Stock Market Vs Casino

investment banks = casino
derivatives = innovative games to attract new players.
flow traders = casino dealers
sell side analyst/strategist = marketing dept of casino
short-term trader = those like slot matchine
investors = those into black jack
government = casino security guards

Last question, then who is taxpayer in Casino? [s:146]  [s:146]

traders = poker player

Poker is really a trader's game, exactly same with all principles of trading. A born trader is difinitely a gifted card player.