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1161  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1) on: July 27, 2023, 03:02:56 PM
Most times it isn't always about the money. A young player like Mbappe wants to win trophies and mingle with the best of his time, not to go bond with Arab players who need the experience of age to advance football in the country.
Mbappe would eventually go where he wants to go and I don't think he would regret turning down the $700m deal because he earns as good, got the attention and press representation and he's young.
I like Mbappe’s decision to continue his stay in Europe, he is still very young and talented and has the potential to win the Ballon D’or. It is only right to stay in europe else when he leaves to saudi he will loose his value and be seen as an ordinary player, it’s only older players that have completed their career in Europe that joins the Saudi league. Money is good but it’s really not always about money, he already has money and can afford anything he wants so why be so greedy to go after money. Besides he can always join saudi league in future when he is a bit older just the way other players do.
1162  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions on: July 27, 2023, 02:26:37 PM
It's a pleasure to see him in a Real Betis shirt. Beyond any doubt, Isco is a master-class player and has precious talent under his feet. Real Betis' style of play is a perfect match for Isco's. So in this aspect, Isco would be very helpful for Real Betis because he has much more experience in La Liga. Anyway, Real Betis are already struggling in La Liga to win the trophy, so Isco will be an extra booster for him. It is also a very good decision for former Real Madrid man Isco to stay in La Liga to use their previous experience in a good place, which he has already made at big club Real Madrid.
A veteran player is always a plus, especially one who has competed against bigger teams and won nearly all of the major trophies. Isco is a very skilled player with good dribbling ability, making it challenging to take the ball away from him. In addition to being a good player, he is an experienced veteran who won many trophies with Real Madrid. He will be a boost for them and can guide the team to victory. He is already 31 years old, so all he needs now is a team that he can easily manage and govern rather than one where he would suffer. Since Sevilla is a little more demanding than Betis, I believe this is the best course of action for him now.
1163  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Gambling should be play with care on: July 27, 2023, 12:59:46 PM
People don't have statistics to play gamble and that is why some of the gambling enthusiasm do experience (shege in gambling... meaning much loses in a gambling) so it's good for gamblers to know a specific amount that should go out in their wallet weekly or monthly.
I had a similar conversation about how individuals gamble carelessly and lose a lot of money a while back. Gambling is a highly risky game, therefore we need to be very careful when playing it to avoid losing a lot of money. I am aware that the more money you lose, the more eager you will be to make up your losses, which will make you naive and cause you to lose a lot of money gambling.  It is usually advisable to set aside a certain amount for gambling each week or month based on your income, and have the self-control not to spend more than that amount. This will help to reduce excessive loss and irresponsible gambling.  



I'm say play gamble with experience, don't use all you have for casino gambling
It's important to bring discipline to our gaming lives and always bet wisely, regardless of how much money we make. Always set aside money for gambling as well as money for your personal necessities, and avoid gambling frequently to avoid developing a gambling addiction.
1164  Other / Beginners & Help / Re: Why bitcoin is the only cryptocurrency to be used as an investment asset on: July 27, 2023, 10:43:34 AM

Due to all these advantages some  people have not only taken bitcoin as an investment asset but have generalized it to other cryptocurrencies as well. Some have thoughts that investing in these alternative coins are actually diversification of one’s portfolio. But is this really portfolio diversification?
Bitcoin is an alternative payment mechanism, however owing to its volatile nature, lack of central authority, and a few other reasons, its value may rise or fall over time. As a result, individuals now see bitcoin as an investment that may be profitable over time, and they want to take advantage of this by holding onto bitcoin for a longer period of time. Other alternative coins are likewise viewed as investments to be held similarly to bitcoin because they share characteristics with bitcoin and are equally volatile, but since they follow bitcoin's price trend, they are worthless if bitcoin doesn't move. Diversification of portfolio may not be much of a use during bear market but can be highly profitable during bull runs even more profitable than bitcoin itself.

Alternative cryptocurrencies cannot be regarded as diversification of portfolio because;
1. Most of all the altcoins follow the same price trend as bitcoin, with just few going higher than it due to hype, which has made many to call them pump and dump coins.
You are right but It can sometimes be regarded as Portfolio diversification in terms of bull market where most of these coins yield greater profits than bitcoin. It just that since they follow bitcoin price trend they can’t be much of a help during bear market.


It will be better to look into other assets like stock, gold and real estate for an ideal portfolio diversification

Aside bitcoin, treat alternative cryptocurrencies as pump and dump coins that they are.
Alternative coins may seem meaningless, but you can't write them off either because they have the potential to turn a trader into a millionaire when the market is strong. As they both have the same potential for profit, I will instead treat bitcoin and alternative coin investments as a single class and refer to them as cryptocurrency investments and then i will also, as you suggested, look into other investments like real estate investments.
1165  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Season on: July 26, 2023, 10:58:25 PM
Mbappe is a young fantastic player, and I think any club that owns him will be very proud of him. They won't be happy to see a young great player leave their team, either, because it's really uncommon to find a young player with his level of skill on the market right now. I think PSG understands the worth of mbappe in the team, which is why they treated him with such respect. I might even argue he deserves it because he has been giving it his all for PSG, which has greatly aided the club's success.

Regardless of market value, Mbappe is unquestionably the best player on the planet right now in terms of performance, and every organisation would want to have him on their roster. A tremendously talented player who is capable of scoring in every game, Mbappe reminds me of a young Cristiano Ronaldo in his heyday. He is the kind of player who has the power to decide a game on his own. He received superb treatment from PSG and performed admirably for the group. The team must respect his decision to leave as a result. But it only makes sense for them to make a sizable profit from his deal while he is still young, considering the size of their investment in him.

Arsenal really shouldn't be underestimated next season, especially in the Champions League because Arsenal themselves are also very aware that they still have to improve on existing deficiencies to be able to wade through an even greater next season. And not only in the Champions League, Arsenal must be taken into account, but also in the Premier League must also be considered from the start of the season, because Arsenal will try to be consistent from the start of the season to fight for the title next season.

Arsenal can correct their mistakes from last season, but I believe it would be challenging and could take some time given the team's recent addition of two new players and adjustments to the midfield. The midfield was incredibly well-coordinated and had excellent communication skills last season, which I think takes some time to develop. As a result, I don't think the midfield's communication will be at the same level as it was last season. Instead, they will need to start from scratch if they want to compete in the Premier League next season. I think they can perform even better the next season if they can contend for it like they did last year.

Since the champions league is quite demanding and this is their first appearance in a while, they truly needed to strengthen the squad in order to compete because otherwise they would have lost their chance to win the champions league for the first time ever.
1166  Economy / Trading Discussion / Re: Bitcoin trading and gambling on: July 26, 2023, 09:16:52 PM
It looks like gambling because there is an element of speculation, buying at low prices and selling at high prices, but I think those who invest or trade in Bitcoin will not like it if someone says what is done as gambling because the connotation of gambling is often identified with things that are not good, so also in my opinion that Bitcoin trading and gambling have quite a big difference, gambling tends to depend on luck even though there are types of gambling that require analysis or skill, but trading will depend on skills so when the skills are higher the chances for profit will be higher, but unfortunately many traders do not have the skills to enter into trading and what he does will be the same as gambling, and if we are not traders who have enough skill, it is better to turn them into investors by saving them for the long term.
Bitcoin is far from gambling, all the elements you outlined are just not related to gambling but They both involve risk. Gambling is a game of pure luck and it doesn’t matter if you are knowledgeable about it or you have experience on gambling, your luck will always be your luck. For gambling, even if a game is between a strong side and a weaker side and you are certain that the better team will win, it may end up the other way round and the better side may lose the match. The level of uncertainty is too high. Same goes for bitcoin trading, we never know how the market price may move so profits and losses are always based on pure luck but in the case of bitcoin trading if you are knowledgeable about it you may reduce the level risk to improve your profits. Bitcoin investment is less riskier than the both because it doesn’t require anything spectacular all you have to do is purchase your bitcoin and store in secure wallet and whenever the price improves you can easily withdraw your profits.
1167  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2023/2024 on: July 26, 2023, 07:34:29 PM
I never doubt the quality of Kyle Walker, but I don't think Bayern Munich will sign him. If they transfer, it would be a good challenge for Walker, of course. I think he will go to Saudi Arabia to earn money because a 33-year-old football player will want to earn serious money in his last days.
Football players don’t have any form of pension at the end of their career thats why lots of players usually transfer to these leagues that will offer them more money at the end of their careers just so they can gather some money for the future so they won’t lack anything even after retirement. Kyle Walker doesn’t have to prove anything anymore, he has won almost every major trophy in the world and at this age I know he is still active and can still perform for Bayern Munich but i feel it will be best for him to accept saudi offer so he can earn more money for his family since he is already at the ending days of his career.

Manchester City are selling players and but i have not seen any player join them so far. They are linked to some players but still hesitant to finalize the deals and the league will soon commence. What is guadiola’s plan for the upcoming season when all other teams are signing players.
1168  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Germany League - Bundesliga Prediction Thread on: July 25, 2023, 11:31:42 PM
If Bayern Munich has to pay too much money for just one player, maybe they will suffer a loss even though the player they are after is a player who is quite good and also very commensurate with the intelligence that exists in that player. But if the fee is high enough, of course any team will feel very overwhelmed to take him this season and in general Bayern Munich will not be too weak if they don't get Kane for their squad next season
Bayern Munich actually needs to sign Harry Kane if they really want to be a threat for any team especially in the champions league. If they don’t sign Harry Kane this summer or any striker at all i think they would be weak, they have a number of wingers but they lack a striker a player that will score the goals for them just as Lewandowski used to do for them. Kane is the perfect replacement but if they feel he is too expensive then they should go for another option that will be within the team’s budget else they will have a similar season just as last season.
1169  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Other Things You Can Bet on Aside Sports and Casino Games on: July 25, 2023, 02:43:06 PM
There are a lot of things on this list that I never thought it was conceivable to gamble on, thus there are a lot of things on which one can place a wager. Some of these items are prohibited from being gambled on. For instance, I think they have gone too far when they offer bets on how and when someone will die. Some of these activities ought to be prohibited or stopped since they don't feel right.

1 - Alien life and UFOs : Some of the bets you can place on this could be: Which country will be attacked first or which celebrity will be abducted by an alien.
I find it hard to comprehend that some casinos actually provide such betting alternatives. This option shouldn't be available, in my opinion, as it seems as though they are hoping for an alien invasion. Although some people find this form of betting entertaining, I find it to be not entertaining. Even though I don't think aliens exist and have no idea whether they really do, I still can't accept this kind of wagering.

5 - Celebrity deaths: There are websites that offer celebrity death pools. So you have to place your bet on a celebrity you think may die, when they will die, and how. Do you think people may have placed a bet on Jamie Foxx?
This is ridiculous; it's my first time seeing it all, and I believe I just seen one of the worst aspects of gambling today. forecasting someone's death and also forecasting what kills them is pointless, thus all of this shouldn't be permitted in the name of gambling. What if someone makes the prediction that a particular celebrity would be shot to death and then arranges for someone to do so in order to win the wager? would it count as well?

I think some of these betting options ought to be eliminated since this is just so uncool.
1170  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2023/2024 on: July 25, 2023, 01:21:33 PM
I think you are too quick to jump to conclusions because as far as I can remember Nunez also did it last season when he first joined and had pre-season games in fact he scored 3 goals in one match, but after a real season his performance continued to decline and Klopp defended him then said he needed more adaptation. We know Nunez has great potential but besides adaptation he also needs the right partner, this season Liverpool have brought in Dominik Szoboszlai this is Liverpool's attempt to prepare the right partner for him and we have to wait for the official match once the season is running.
Pre season games help players to adapt and understand the players and teams style of play but it doesn’t guarantee how a players performance will turn out, we have seem a lot of players perform wonderfully well in pre season games and end up becoming a flop when the season begins. Nunez is the best example, his pre season performance was excellent and he was even compared to Haaland and some even went as far to say he woulf beat Haaland to become the highest goal scorer in the league. No mistakes Nunez has got qualities and he could make a turn around when new players joins the team, last season was not a good season for the team and maybe that was part of the reasons his performance declined.

For all that says he needs time and those that say he needs to play with better players we will see the outcome of his performance next season because the team have added some quality players and by now am sure he would have fully settled, one season is enough for a player to adapt to change. I don’t know what others may think but as for me his performance this upcoming season would determine what i will conclude about nunez. He need to prove everyone wrong and redeem himself.


To me, most of the preseason games are glorified training matches and that's because most of these club players doesn't bring out the best from them when playing these preseason matches because the games aren't important to their respective clubs and the goals scored in the preseason games doesn't get added to a footballers record.
That being said,  most of the English Premier League clubs has shown that they'll do extremely well when the new premier league season kicks in August
True alot of players play these preseason games with no pressure at all which is why their best is not seen in these games, only newly promoted academy players that want to impress and keep a spot in the team actually play to their best. Preseason games are not important games thats why it is played with less effort, it is used to assess players and to blend the team so all players get familiar with each other before the commencement of the league. Irrespective of the goals scored I don’t usually use the preseason games to judge players and the team, some players do well in the preseason and fail to perform well under pressure when the league starts while some others play averagely in preseason games and end up having a wonderful performance in the league when the season starts.
1171  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions on: July 25, 2023, 09:54:34 AM
Am not really sure if mbappe will join Al-Hilal, because is not and European competition, if he leaves PSG and join Al Hilal he will be viciously for him to get Ballon d'Or in the club, if he join Saudi league, mbappe won't get big motivate if he join them in the club, and many people won't support him again, if he join Al-Hilal am very sure is because of the money. And he will ruin his career and his performance will be awful, but I believe mbappe will not join the club; if he leaves PSG, he will join Real Madrid. because mbappe wants to join Real Madrid, if not because they mistook him for a millionaire previous seasons he should be in Madrid now.
If he is truly interested in winning the Balon d'Or, joining Real Madrid is currently his best option, but the offer from Al-Hilal is simply too alluring for a player to refuse. Mbappe is far too young to be playing in the Saudi league at this point, and I'm sure he knows that in order to win the Balon d'Or, he must play in Europe. I think he'll have to make a very difficult choice, but whatever he decides, I won't hold it against him because, in the end, we're all just people, and we can't play football indefinitely. As players, our job is to save up as much money as we can before we retire so we don't look back on it with regret.
I will be hurt if accept the offer to play in saudi because we are all viewing him as a potential Balon D’or winner when he joins Real Madrid. He has the potential to win it its just that he is not in the right club yet and now that he is close to joining the right club he is now being offered a tempting contract.
1172  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Gambling Abuse ... on: July 24, 2023, 11:32:47 AM
What is Gambling Abuse?
Gambling abuse is simply defined as gambling with a motive that is different from the real purpose why gambling is in existence.
I'm sorry, but what drives people to gamble?
Could you please explain the major reason why gambling exists?

I'm curious because I never thought there was a true reason for it to exist. I used to assume it was primarily for entertainment and a way for people to make money because I think 90% of people gamble to make money.


We all know that gambling is originally meant to act as a means of entertainment, that is, its one of the ways people entertain themselves and in so doing, they stand a chance at winning money..
Today, because of the possibility to win money through gambling, Many gamblers no longer gamble as way of being entertained, but have turned gambling into  their major source of income, this is abuse because gambling was never meant to be a source of income or livelihood to anyone, but rather, another way for players to entertain themselves.

Today, we have many players going the extreme just for a win, and most times if they fail, many resort to committing suicide as a way to lift of burden of debt they brought upon themselves due to irresponsible gambling which i can now also refer to as Gambling abuse .
I now understand your view on the purpose of gambling after reading your post. Gambling was created as a form of entertainment so that people may enjoy themselves and either win or lose money while betting on their favourite games. Why would someone borrow money to bet, and why would anyone be so reliant on something with a 50/50 chance of success, when gambling is intended to be fun? It's their problem, they should be left alone to find a way to get out of any trouble they find themselves in.


what do you think about this?
Do you agree that gambling outside what gambling is meant for is abuse on gambling?
If you agree, what do you think should be done to gambling abusers if there was a way to catch them?
Should they be arrested and prosecuted same way drug abusers are arrested and prosecuted if caught?
I agree, but I don't believe that much can be done to stop those who engage in gambling abuse because it's hard to tell who does and because they are already in so much trouble, I believe they should be let to suffer the consequences.
1173  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2023/2024 on: July 23, 2023, 12:15:42 PM
There is a lot of doubt about Chelsea... They had a terrible last season and even if the new coach can immediately build the game of the whole team, it will be very difficult for them mentally... Of course, I would like to see Chelsea in the top of the standings again, but I am afraid that the crisis may not be over for them...

Although we cannot guarantee a flawless season, we can predict an improvement in teamwork and performance next season.  I have a lot of faith in the coach and the new players, and what I enjoy most about them is the way they play. They play with passion and seem hungry to play, and that's the kind of mentality I want to see at Chelsea. Although they are young, their passion for the game shows that they will only get better with time.

It is safe to conclude that Chelsea doesn't have many problems in the attack area with the presence of Nkunku and Jackson because they are both excellent players who would greatly benefit the squad.
1174  Other / Meta / Re: what is the OP next to my nickname ? on: July 23, 2023, 08:24:20 AM
OP simply means original poster. It helps other users know the original poster of the thread.

And how long till I got Merits here?  

+ i had made some useful posts, well its 3-4 but still useful to the community!
Other members will judge whether or not your posts are valuable, and if they are as helpful as you claim, merits will eventually be given.

Although you should be concentrating on expanding your knowledge rather than receiving merits, newbies are constantly more interested in moving up the ranks than learning.
1175  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Gamblers Belief on: July 23, 2023, 08:08:01 AM
We are not talking about the result which comes later on, once they gamble. They may lose too but the passion and belief of winning among the gamblers can't be seen anywhere else.
We gamblers have an unrivalled level of love and passion for the game. We always have the optimism and confidence to win the next game, whether we win or lose. Because winning a game you yourself analysed makes you feel like you've conquered the world and motivates you to predict and win again, the work gamblers put into what they do cannot be seen anywhere.

While I have seen this on the past I do not agree this is exclusive to gamblers, to me this is more about the particular personality of each person, whenever I think about doing something I always expect for things to work on my favor, but if not I have a plan B, plan C and so on.
We all have various views, but a lot of gamblers consistently believe they have already won the wager, regardless of their personalities. Some even held the belief that if they have any doubts about winning the bet, they will ultimately lose the bet. We all know that gambling is risky and that there is a 50/50 possibility of winning, yet if I have doubts about my bets I always end up losing the wager.


However in my experience there is a great deal of people out there that never even consider the possibility of things not going their way, and when they inevitably face a setback they are unable to understand at all why this happened and what to do from now on.
Many people gamble without ever thinking that a game might not go in their favour; instead, they just have trust that everything will work out for the best and have no backup plan in case it doesn't. Speaking of backup plans (plan B), what else can be done if gambling doesn't turn out well for them? The only option is to try your luck again and hope for the best.
1176  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Germany League - Bundesliga Prediction Thread on: July 22, 2023, 07:33:16 PM
Snip
I still think that the necessary balance will be found and Kane will still move from Tottenham to Bayern Munich in this transfer window. Nevertheless, the age of a football player is short and it is better not to postpone the transition for another year. Ken is a wonderful age for a football player, but still not the same as Mbappe to painlessly wait another season.
When Kane joins Bayern, a lot of things will change since he will improve the team balance and have a beneficial effect. He is, in my opinion, the ideal striker to take Lewandowski's place because they both play with a similar style and are capable of scoring both inside and outside of the penalty area. Kane needs to advocate for this transfer since he is getting older and has less years left to play football and wants to win trophies before he retires. He has made a lot of efforts to demonstrate his love for the team by delaying moving, so I believe Tottenham should recognise his efforts by allowing him to pursue his goals elsewhere.
1177  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions on: July 22, 2023, 05:52:38 PM
Mbappe seems very close to Real Madrid after they dropped this player from the Asian tour, after this we know Mbappe won't layer for PSG in the next season, otherwise, Enrique could ask to bring him with the team to the training camp.
It is now clear that the parties have not been able to come to agreement on a new contract for the team, and it will be very difficult to persuade Mbappe to stay because it appears that he plans to leave this summer. Since he won't sign a new contract and the club doesn't want to miss out on the money from his sale, they also want to sell him this summer. He was removed from the preseason roster since they don't expect him joining the team in the upcoming campaign.  This gives Madrid the go-ahead to make an offer for him. Madrid can't deny that they need Mbappe's talents, therefore they should try to sign him regardless of how much money he would cost. I am confident that they will quickly recover their investment.
1178  Other / Meta / Re: How Can We Identify Someone Who Uses AI? on: July 22, 2023, 10:24:47 AM
Although there are tools available to help you identify AI-generated writings, sometimes you may tell just by reading a message that it was created with this technology, especially if it was made by a novice user. when a new user who has only recently joined the forum begins posting well-written, well-composed grammar that is beyond the capabilities of new users. These posts are either created by newbies using AI or by an alt account belonging to a user with a higher rank acoount. Although they are aware that it is against the forum rules, no higher rank alt will create such an AI-generated post.

There are several tools used to identify AI text. https://sapling.ai/ai-content-detector Is one of them which i feel is efficient enough, it is being used by lovesmayfamilis to report defaulters who post AI generated texts on the forum.
1179  Other / Meta / Re: Where Is The Merit From? on: July 21, 2023, 07:15:51 PM
He received the merit from icopress and i think the post was deleted by moderators thats why you can’t see it but you can take a proper look at his/her profile here
1180  Other / Off-topic / Re: Do you gamble because you don't have sufficient money? on: July 21, 2023, 05:35:17 PM

So my question is, is the percentage of the rich gambling lower than the middle and lower class?
Well, compared to the middle and lower classes, I believe it to be true that less wealthy people gamble. In the area of the country where I'm from, it's very rare to come across a wealthy gambler because they rarely have time to do it, and when they do, it's usually just for fun. Because of this, they tend to win more money when compared to people of lower social classes. They play fewer games and wager more money, which increases their wins every time. Many lower class gamblers play basically to make money to survive; some are completely dependent on their gambling because they have no other means of income. 

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