Well, they didn't got nerfed.
They still have proved themselves to be the kings this time.
The patch only gave them more options due to the new meta heroes becoming another problem. Also, they didn't allow Storm Spirit to end up in Gaimin Gladiator's hands throughout the series after that previous one-sided win from the upper final. With DreamLeague finishing earlier today, we still have the IEM Dallas scheduled next. Looking at the matchup for Group A we could get a Vitality vs Mouz rematch while for Group B Team Spirit vs Navi could be an interesting matchup for the next round if Navi doesn't disappoint.   |
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On top of what the others mentioned, these sportsbooks could have an ongoing NBA promotion but are blocking it through geo-restriction.
It could also be their business decision to focus on less popular sports like tennis, baseball, etc because they're getting more action through those sports.
Not all sportsbooks have a big budget to spend on promotions so we don't see them often and some of them aren't as competitive in terms of the promotion side.
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 ralle14 3-2  LTU_btc
What a sweat, I thought i'm about to miss some points since it felt like my predictions weren't that good overall (failing q2, q4, and q6), but i'm glad Southampton came through with the upset against Leeds. Good round @LTU_btc, and see you on the next one if we end up in the same division again. It's nice to see a CS2 question popping up for this round. Even though I like my chances to get the point, the possibility of upsets is always high as you don't know which version of the team you'll be getting. |
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I'll be shifting sides this time since i've lost my trust in the Timberwolves after that game two as they had another poor second half while having one of the biggest leads in the first half. We could see them wake up on the road and pull off the same thing during the Nuggets series, but i'll take the better team for now as I don't want to get my hopes up for the third time.  |
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Weekly Update( link) Added CoinPoker under PNYC. Removed Spinarium from the table. Moved Rollbit and Rollbit(Futures) from CFNP to FLUX. | | | Campaigns | | | Available Ranks | | | Total Slots Available | | | | | | Rollbit | | | Full, Senior, Hero, Legendary | | | 8 | | | | | | Rollbit(Futures) | | | Full, Senior, Hero, Legendary | | | 10 | | |
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We both got our win! Congratulations.
Unfortunately, my over didn't make it before halftime due to that 17-0 run from the Celtics in the first five minutes of the second quarter. Still, Congrats on your bet. 
I'm still giving the Timberwolves spread another go here since the last game was as close as it can get and I doubt the Mavs can pull off another 60% shooting day. The points might seem too much, but it's always easy for these two to start on a run to take control of the game.  |
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Like the others, I also believe in match-fixing only up to a certain extent because i've seen it becoming more common in the competitive scene that I bet on. Still, it takes a while before these cases are proven, and even though it feels like some players perform like they're fixing we shouldn't always assume it's true.
It's easy for players to make mistakes, they'd sometimes have a subpar performance that could cause some suspicions, but I doubt that players at the highest level of competition would risk the career they've built only to fix certain matches.
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I also hope this big patch and big changes will nerf Falcons to the point they will not be able to win games or at least to dominate games that makes their game super boring to watch. ( I also hope they will reduce the toxicity of Amamr and Marline to the point they will be humble once again ).
After watching them play against XG earlier, it doesn't look like they'll be slowing down anytime soon since they still had a clean series or maybe that's just XG overcooking their drafts. Based on the results, Eternal Fire managed to beat Team Liquid and they deserved it. I remember hearing from one of the CSGO co-streamers that Eternal Fire's IGL was close to switching to Valorant because he wasn't having much success with CS2. |
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I'm backing the overs again the totals didn't budge as much (only by a few points) and this should be another close offensive match similar to the last game. One of the few things that don't look good here is how the Celtics always underperform in their second home game. If the trend continues for the Celtics and they suddenly underperform in this game, I hope it's during the second half.  |
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I went with the unpopular opinion and back the Dallas Mavericks when they had a 1-point lead towards the end of 3rd quarter, My sole reason for that was because of how Kyrie has been playing all night, and I believe if the Timberwolves have attempted way more 3 point and have knocked down significant number of it but still can get a decent separation, that could mean trouble is lurking around for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Congrats on your live Mavs bet, i'm surprised that the odds were a bit high at the time. The Timberwolves were close to building their lead by at least double digits before the second quarter ended, but the Mavs kept it together in the last few possessions. Then that back and forth during the fourth quarter with 3 minutes left made it feel like it could've gone either way, but the Mavs quickly brought it back with the double three-pointer while the Timberwolves couldn't get a bucket until the final minute. |
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Do you think it's a good idea to claim your winnings a day after hitting the jackpot or wait a few weeks?
How about you? When do you think is the right time to claim your winnings?
If i'm in their shoes, I would also take my time to prepare because it's better to have a plan than to claim it right away and still be confused about what to do next with the money. There's nothing wrong with claiming it as early as possible or waiting longer, as the winners could have a plan ready to go or maybe there could be more than just claiming the money. I remember reading a case about a lottery winner that became complicated because the money spent to buy the winning ticket wasn't his own money. |
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Crazy prize pool are waiting for these invites. Tournaments after tournaments and they're all getting direct invite for the Riyadh Masters. Every players and teams are wanting to participate on it as if it's the same or better than The International.
The prize pool for the Riyadh Masters was recently announced through Twitter and it was around $5m, not as high as last year's tournament, but still, it's a lot of money for most teams. And to give an update about the result of the group stages and also the upcoming playoffs that shall start tomorrow from the upper bracket, here you go:
I'm looking forward to the classic XG vs. Falcons rematch, and I can't imagine what the games would look like if Valve decides to drop a major patch before the playoffs.  |
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Nice hit, @ralle14, as the total first half points were 128, way over the bet you picked, so it was an easy win.
Thanks and i'm also planning to ride with the over for the next game, as I can't imagine these teams slowing down with the scoring.
As much as I like the Mavs in this series, I still think they'll drop this first game, and the Timberwolves will come out firing since they tend to win dominantly in some of their games. These two also met a bunch of times in the regular season and it went in the Timberwolves' favor, but I doubt that'll be a big factor in deciding today's game.  |
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Bayer Neverlusen is no more after that loss against Atalanta, I hope they'll come back stronger with another impressive streak since they've been one of the best teams to bet on this season.
We also had two cup games that finished earlier today with Sparta Prague and Dinamo Zagreb securing their win. That means we 0-2 backers are now in trouble because it'll be impossible to see all three underdogs win in the other cup final.
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If a casino says their withdrawal limit is $10 and I have won $10 which I want to withdraw. I am able to withdraw the $10. so where did the money the casino use in processing the transaction fee come from?
I'd assume the fees they pay come from their pockets or via the profits they get from the house edge since most casinos have several games with a higher house edge. Then again, it depends on the timing because fees aren't always expensive, I remember one casino mentioned that they sometimes charge more than usual to cover the overall fees they spend. If it does reach that point where it's getting costly, casinos won't hesitate to increase the minimum limits to reduce the withdrawal requests they receive. |
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Teams below are the ones that are endanger of getting eliminated;
Looking at Group A, Xtreme Gaming should take the second upper seed by beating Heroic. They need a sweep to guarantee the spot while a draw puts them at a possible tiebreaker depending on how the Aurora/GG series will pan out. Team Liquid still has a good chance to make it out since they'll face PSG.Quest. You also forgot to include Navi in that list, they have the same record as Shopify Rebellion, and it'll be a miracle if they survive against Team Falcons. Also, Tundra's top two finish in the group now puts them in the top 5 of the EPT leaderboard overtaking OG and Team Spirit to secure the sixth invite for the Riyadh Masters. |
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Others would even take things further by tracking every bet they make through a spreadsheet. I'm always impressed by those kinds of gamblers since it can become tedious if you're the type to place tens of bets throughout the week. While I appreciate your list about how to control gambling habits, it still going to boil down to our emotions. And that will surely be agreed by other gamblers.
If you are in the right emotion, you'll set a budget, you'll play safe and all of those that you have said.
That's somewhat true, and aside from that, the consistency to control these emotions is also important because we sometimes repeat the same mistakes despite knowing the solutions. |
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I panicked with my submissions, I thought I only had a few minutes left before the deadline, I could've waited longer to recheck the hockey matchups and changed my answer to snag that free point. Nice article, our team got mentioned again for this week's tough matchups.  |
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I also don't have a good read on this game so i'll go back to the first-half strategy that worked in the previous series since the Celtics are always solid at scoring tons of points in the first half. Combine that with the Pacers' offense that likes to up the tempo, they should hit at least 114 points, and looking at their h2h i'm liking our chances even more (in the three regular games they played two went over 120+).  |
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The casino and sportsbook owners make money similarly, but how they're applied is somewhat different.
In casino games, we have the house edge, which always reduces our chances of winning. It's why we usually pick games with the lowest house edge, but it takes a while before we see its effects kick in.
While the sportsbooks have the juice or vigorish, they are slightly similar to the house edge in that they'd reduce the odds or payout of our bets without affecting our win probability. It's why others would recommend shopping for the best odds because some bookies distribute their juice differently.
Even though the vigorish from sports betting doesn't reduce our chance to win, luck is still a big factor in most sports.
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