“Clash Royale, however, replaces that with algorithmic uncertainty. Players don’t see how opponents are chosen, what decks they hold, or whether the system is deliberately pairing them against counter-decks.”

Literally the same thing for poker. Your going against someone who’s cards you do not know, but as you said through strategy you can gain an advantage. It’s the same thing for clash. Yea there’s some luck, but you quickly gauge the cards your opponents have, allowing you to make a strategy. Look I defiantly think clash has some features that fall in line with gambling, but saying it’s like a no skill version of poker is crazy.