Even investing can be risky so it's better off setting up a savings account so it pours in every month.I'm sure that the day you decide to get into gambling is the day your financial situation is ruined. It's better to get into investing and secure your money.
But hey, there's people who risk and lose and people who risk and win. I'm neither of those, don't want to play with my money even if I could win an immense amount (random luck if I did).