Maybe Drake should consider placing bets on another casino besides Stake. He has been losing the majority of the time he places a bet with Stake, maybe he is not so lucky using the platform. If he wants to prove to all that this is not an advertisement stunt let him bet with another casino. There was a report that the Canadian rapper and Stake are business partners. And I am sure a partner will surely use his celebrity status to attract more customers to the business.

I am not in the category of gamblers who are moved by these celebrity public stunts. My concern is young gamblers who see these celebrities as role models. They might end up placing higher bets more than they can afford to lose because their idol does exactly that.  

In this year's Super Bowl, he won about $2.3 million from a bet of $1.15 million on the Kansas City Chiefs.  

Anyone who borrows to gamble has passed the red line. Such a person needs to check into a gambling disorder rehabilitation centre for immediate medical attention. It is even risky to gamble with money you have budgeted for your basic needs talkless of borrowing money to gamble.

I have had news of people taking loans to gamble because they are sure that they will win. Someone has even told me once to borrow money to place a bet he is offering because he is sure that it will play. However I have observed that there is no certainty when it comes to gambling. Even games from so-called insiders can disappoint. It is better to gamble with only money you can afford to lose or that will not affect your budget.   

In some advanced countries like the US, businesses that accept Bitcoin as a currency are very high. However, the use of Bitcoin in my country for the buying of goods and payment of services is not popular. Most people in my country know nothing about Bitcoin. But I have seen one shop that accepts Bitcoin. It is located in the highbrow area because this is where you can see youths who are wealthy. For now, Bitcoin will be better as an investment because high transaction fees will make it expensive to use. Bitcoin is already shocking the world not as a currency but as a profitable investment and a promoter of privacy.

It will be cheaper to report to the moderator.

Peace is priceless doesn't mean that it is free. It is priceless because it is inestimable. The worth or price of peace is beyond material, financial, and human resources. The other factors of production will be useful or harnessed only when there is peace. Nobody is talking about the economic development of Ukraine because peace is what is needed. Ukraine will only discuss its GDP or other indicators of economic development when the war ends.

In our personal lives, no amount is too big to have a peaceful relationship with your friends and family. You have to tolerate the misbehavior of your spouse for you to enjoy a peaceful marriage. The summary is that peace is never too expensive.

I have never noticed Stefanos Tsitsipas maybe because I am not a fan of tennis and he has not also won a major competition that would have brought his name to the spotlight in my location. But I assume that he becomes furious when he is losing or not having a good game. This means his anger issue will not show up if he is winning. Then the solution is for him to have a straight win or learn how to control his anger. His arrogance might not also be the reason for his misfortune because many great players were also proud. But in my culture, if you disrespect your parents, it is believed that it could bring bad luck, maybe it might be the reason for his near-win syndrome. And there is a verse in the holy Bible which states that pride leads to fall.

Chelsea and Manchester United were my best losers because they have been very inconsistent but the former has improved greatly. United still remains on my list.

I don't see it as wicked or wishing the player bad, it's just a betting strategy that has been working for him.

Nobody expected Bayer Leverkusen to win the Bundesliga and Borussia Dortmund was never seen as a viable side to be in the Champions League finals. Atalanta has also surprised many sports pundits because they were not on the list of the best teams in the Europa Cup. All these show the unpredictability of football games. Atalanta has two open opportunities to be in the Champion League next year and if they put their house in order they can perform exceptionally well in next season's UCL. They should ensure that they keep the quality players in the club by giving them an improved contract. While surplus or ineffective players should be sold and they can also release funds to buy new players.

It is fascinating but also fearful of how the world is moving. Technology is gradually changing the natural features of the universe. I can't see myself accepting that a chip should be planted in my brain or any part of my body because I want to operate technically tools with my mind, never. I will always want to remain natural and not controlled by any artificial intelligence gadget. This is turning man into a robot which is not the intention of the creator.

I doubt how possible the issue of a poor man having a real life experience of the rich. With the aid of advanced technology the poor can have a short feeling of riches but it will not dispute the fact that he is still poor. Poverty brings hunger, homelessness, sickness, and death and the poor will not escape from these problems unless they can work hard to afford it. Technology can never make a poor person smell, feel or experience real life prosperity.

The advancement of technology have created may millionaires and billionaires. Just developing a software can make someone instantly rich. Those who believed Bitcoin and held it from the early days are now very rich. So like you said it is more easier to make money now compared to the past.
Robots are gradually taking over the jobs of humans and which has reduced working hours. I think COVID-19 also contributed to the increase in the development of these AI tools. Some tech analyst believe that AI will also produce more jobs but I am concerned that they will produce lesser jobs than what they have made obsolete.

I hope that a time will never come when these bots will become more powerful than man. I have only watched such conditions in movies and I hope it will never happen because an emotionless creature can destroy anything. My major concern is that these advanced tools can enter into the hands of bad actors which will be a risk to humanity.

Dedicating almost a decade to the forum is not an easy task. You have been part of the people who contributed to the development of this platform and I respect you for that. Life is filled with ups and downs that sometimes turn an enjoyable adventure into a challenging one. We might not be able to change our past but we can still make the future beautiful by correcting and learning from our past mistakes. New members like us have a lot to learn from your wealth of experience and I just hope some members like you will still dedicate more time to the forum. However, I wish you the best in your other endeavors outside the forum and also wish you a happy Decennial celebration in advance.

I don't think that Credit/Debit cards will become obsolete because of the introduction of CBDCs. People are already using phones and computers for banking transactions without intermediaries and it has not stopped the banks from issuing ATM cards. ATM cards have some special functions that will still make them relevant. In my country, there has been a recent increase in ATM use because POS are now popularly used for banking services.  

ATM cards will be helpful when you don't have access to phones or computers. Sometimes there might not be a power supply to charge phones, ATM cards will be the only option to access funds. Operating an ATM might be simpler than using online transactions, so many people still favour ATM cards, especially in developing nations.

The introduction of CBDCs might gradually start reducing the use of ATMs because people might start migrating to CBDCs to cut transaction costs but it will take some time before it will start affecting them adversely. Many countries have not even adopted the CBDCs policy so there will still be a large market for these intermediaries for a long time.

Based on the history of Bitcoin one can project that the price will keep appreciating in the future. It has already become a mainstream currency because almost all nations' central banks recognise its existence and influence. Many reputable institutions are investing in the sector which is promoting centralization. Their investment has made the price go high but most people are scared that it will centralise the Bitcoin market. The Bitcoin system is still highly decentralised if users or investors patronise only decentralised platforms and use some privacy tools.     

Thank you mate for verifying that this post is human-generated. There has been an increase in the rate of accusations that a post is AI-generated even when these accusers have not checked the post with reliable detectors. Such unchecked or unproven accusations can demotivate people from sharing information on the forum. It is usually difficult to identify an AI-generated text without using software.   

Xavi Hernández has managed to change Barcelona even amid financial problems. He has also been able to raise young players like Pedri, Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi who have been instrumental in the success of the club. His decision to step aside after the end of the season was because of the club's poor run a few months ago especially when they lost 5-3 to Villarreal on January 27. But since then the club has improved and I don't think the Spanish striker will be leaving anymore. He has committed his future to the club and preparation has started for the next season. Real Madrid might keep dominating La Liga until Barca comes out of financial problems.   

Instead of outrightly gambling in a country, it will be better to promote gambling preventive education in high schools and colleges. This will help the country to help these young students to make good choices and avoid gambling addiction. Most young children are exposed to gambling on social media and through peer influence because they no nothing about gambling but these enlightenment programmes will guide kids and give them have basic knowledge of gambling. If these students learn about gambling from professional teachers and counsellors they might be able to get the right information about gambling instead of learning from friends and social media.

The problem is not the post's length but its content and organisation. Some posts should be long because they contain some information that needs to be explained. Others need to be brief because there is no need to elaborate on something that should be simply explained. Another very important factor in writing is how you organise your facts in sentences and paragraphs. This will enable readers to easily read and comprehend the writing. Generally, the length of the post doesn't determine the quality. A long or short thread could be a quality post, it all depends on the organisation and relevance.  

The belief that long post usually give more merits is false. I have seen post with few sentences attracting many merit because they information is relevant at that time. Meanwhile there are some posts with many paragraphs that don't even get one merit. Some people might not be writing many lines for merits but they thought that how the post should be.

Barcelona is in a financial mess, so I doubt if they will be able to afford the Colombia international. Luiz Diaz's contract ends in 2027 and Liverpool will be targeting to get as much as $75million. Barca will have to offload some players or raise money from other sources to buy the player. The 27-year-old player has been in super form and I also doubt if Liverpool will let him go. They might increase his pay and make him more comfortable in the club. There is also information from some sports outlets that PSG is also interested in signing Luiz. PSG will be seeking to sign multiple strikers to ensure that the void of Mbappe's departure will be filled. 

Everything was okay for Chelsea except for the red card on Reece James and the injury of Mykhailo Mudryk. I thought that the collision would result in a red card but the Video Assistants Peter Bankes and James Mainwaring concluded that the Seagulls player did not commit any foul even when it was clear that Tariq Lamptey's elbow hit the Ukrainian's jaw. The Blue will be pleased with the FA for introducing concussion substitution. Christopher Nkunku got the winning goal and Nicolas Jackson also had a good game with a good header that was disallowed.

I wonder how an experienced player like Reece James will act that way. He was just returning from injury and the club as started enjoying his presence. Now he would miss the all-important match against Bournemouth. I remembered that his younger sister Lauren James stepped on a Nigerian player Michelle Alozie during the Round of 16 game of the last female World Cup.

BestChange has made an indelible mark in this forum. It is a the dream campaign of many members including me. It also has one of the most outstanding management which ensured that everything runs smoothly. There have never been any hitches I can remember. Its hard to believe that we will not see the Green signature and avatar around anymore. I wish BestChange good luck as they navigate other paths.  

I don't have any reason to believe a politician especially when he is campaigning for an elective position. They can promise anything for them to get the right support. Trump might be using his sudden support for crypto to attract young voters because they are usually crypto supporters. He might also be doing this to get some donations from big crypto firms or just to attack the Biden government. I don't expect much change from Trump who has been a long-time crypto critic. Even if he becomes a supporter of the industry, many powerful people in Congress will do everything to frustrate his positive efforts. My expectations are not high, things might remain the same or even worse.

Casemiro is one of the most decorated defensive midfielders in the English Premier League. His contribution to the Manchester United squad cannot be overlooked. He has been converted to a central defender because of the injuries of Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelöf, Lisandro Martinez, and Raphaël Varane. So he is not playing in his natural position and it might affect his performance sometimes.

He is to blame for the goal because he kept Kai Havertz on-side and he was jogging while he should have been running fast when Manchester United was in danger. But a single mistake shouldn't be the reason for him to leave the club. Players sometimes make mistakes due to a slight lack of concentration. He is still an important player that is still useful in the defensive position of the club. Many top clubs will be interested in buying the player if United puts the player for sale.

Physical casinos are popular in countries that lack basic facilities which makes online casinos strive. Some countries lack basic amenities like internet facilities and power supply people will prefer to patronize physical casinos. Online casinos also require some level of basic education to be able to navigate the websites while one can always seek help from attendants in physical casinos in case they don't understand anything.

Gamblers who are frequent crypto casinos are those who earn cryptocurrencies. I don't think many people will convert their fiat to crypto because they just want to use it for gambling. The transaction fee and process of converting to fiat and depositing it in a crypto casino account might be discouraging.

Using the word overnight is not correct. Bitcoin is not an investment that will make you rich overnight. You were just lucky to invest when the price was down and the time you sold was when the price increased. It is better to have a long-term plan when buying Bitcoin since you cannot forecast accurately how the market will react at a given time. Newbies should do their research before investing and the DCA buying pattern is highly recommendable.     

Your tradition is very different from ours. In my country, it is the husband-to-be family that spends for the marriage, You have to buy all the materials and the bride's price, and the bride's parents will not spend a penny. I also read recently that a bride can be intimidated or even attacked if her family doesn't pay a reasonable amount.