Chebucto Regional Softball Club

Eh, I really don't agree that thinking about future rounds is even remotely like gambling. It's not the random chance that makes it gambling, it's the wagering and possibility of a payoff. No one would mistake vanilla solitaire for gambling even though it's based on random factors and minimal strategy. I think what you're referring to as gambling tropes are more *engagement* tactics, which are often used by gambling apps but are fundamentally distinct.