I am trying to bet on the Lakers today hoping they have found their groove when they beat the stronger Nuggets. They could be a start of their winning streak and I am taking that bet right now. I have hesitation because Davis may not play but I read that he will tough it out tonight against the Pelicans, so I took the courage and put some money in even though they are underdog in this game. Hopefully, he can register double double again this game and Westbrook has a good night. If this condition is met, I am sure the Lakers will win this game.  |
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Update on Roster changes ahead of DPC Season 2023 OG AND ATF DECIDED TO PART WAYS
Source : https://www.oneesports.gg/dota2/og-atf-reportedly-parting-ways-after-ti11/It is said in the article that OG and ATF mutually decided to part ways and ATF received offers from team for pos 1 and 3. The teams are not yet named. The rumor earlier is that Misha will be replaced by Cr1t and now ATF is out of the roster. Will it be a rebuild for OG? Maybe we will see ceb or chu playing with the team while they are filling up the vacant positions. |
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Let's see if the new coach will make this team great again.
Nets are struggling and they put all the blame to the coach, well, we can understand that as Irving and Durant were real superstars and yet their team can barely win a game. No more excuses now, if they still would not improve, then we can conclude that the players are really the problem, most especially on the superstars.
They really need to win now because they been struggling to win in their last games, it will be their worse nightmare if they won't gonna improve with their new coach and honestly, it will be hard for them to adjust their way of playing right now but maybe they can still be good to go if coach Nash is the only problem in the team. we will have a glimpse of their future in their next game and hope that it will turn the table for them. Even with a good coach, it will not be an instant gratification case. There will be an adjustment period before they can see success especially since the play styles will be completely different. The Nets right now like to play hero balls with Kyrie and KD making their own shots while Udoka's play is more on moving the ball around. Hopefully, Udoka will get the two stars respect so he can coach them otherwise it will be Nash all over again. Exactly, it might not be a big deal for the other people because they are not the ones who are playing for the franchise but for them, it is as they needed a boost as well, just like what you've said. Now that they got what they wanted, let's see if that boost restored their morale and is already enough to beat the NOP next game. Darvin Ham might've got an idea because of that win they've got.
Any win for LA Lakers right now is a cause for celebration. With how bad they started this season and how disarrayed their roster is, they should be happy they have won against Nuggets. Maybe it was pure luck or they have finally found something that clicks in their roster, we will know that in the next few games if they continue winning. And we need a tougher team than NOP to prove that they have found their formula for winning. Maybe a win against Bucks or Celtics will cement that. |
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The problem is not POGO itself but the implementation of the law or prevention of the operation of illegal POGOs in the Philippines. As you said, there are ways to legally operate POGO in the Philippines that will benefit both the POGO and the government of the Philippines. The government acknowledges the money they can earn with taxes and everything coming from POGO can help the economy of the country. They are good sources of funds if they work legally. The benefits for both parties are overwhelming if only the POGO is operating legally. The problem only arises when POGO is not legally registered. Most often as well, illegal POGOs are the ones that bring in illegal workers through tourist visas. MOst of the problems are from illegal POGO.
I think the Philippine government should not declare it illegal but be more active and vigilant in preventing illegal POGOs to operate in the country. Illegal operators do not only affects the country but also other POGOs that operate legally. They pose a danger in their own niche.
If the Philippines is capable of tracking down and closing illegal POGO in the country, then the legal ones can continue operating.
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Edit: Steve Nash fired as the Nets coach.
I was surprised when I read this one in the news earlier. I thought they were all good, but I guess the bad start is enough to remove him from the position. From what I read, Nets is tapping the currently suspended Ime Udoka as their next head coach. I guess we have to watch out if this will be true. Westbrook came off the bench, and that changed a lot in the team and I believe that could be the way to go for them. It is obvious that Westbrook will play with the starters eventually, just because he starts off the bench doesn't mean that he will get less minutes, he still gets a starter amount of minutes, he also has points where he plays with Lebron and AD as usual, that is not the point.
The reason why he should start from the bench is the fact that it would help them actually have a great player on the bench when Lebron and AD is resting, during that period Westbrook could play the way he always played and score, and that is how he was so efficient, be the king of the bench basically.
I guess you are right. The way Westbrook play is not compatible with Lebron. Lebron needs a shooter outside where he can kick the ball out when is he trapped inside. Westbrook cannot be that person because he has abysmal outside shooting. Westbrook needs the ball in his hand and makes the plays. Coming out from the bench, he will not be on the way of Lebron or competing on the same position. ....
By the way, there are already rumors that the Nets are in talks with Udoka, and I wouldn't be surprised if he becomes the new Nets' head coach.
Probably a bad move to hire a controversial coach at this point. Fits the team though. Controversial players with their controversial coach. Fits perfectly. seriously speaking, if he can install the same discipline the Boston Celtics have, I think that will have a good effect on the team. What this team needs are a coach that could whip the star players into the right direction. They are full of talented players, but they won't listen to Nash. |
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I didn't enjoyed the grand finals of The International 2022, honestly and that's because I want the grand finals go into 5 games. But not having doesn't means that I was disappointed.
Same here, even though I knew Tundra was going to win the experience wasn't similar to the lower bracket finals. Hopefully, Valve retains the LCQ format for the next TI since those slots weren't wasted and the teams gave us so much this tournament. Right. They should retain the LCQ as it seems very competitive and we've seen how far the qualified teams from there. I also hope that there will be some changes like the defending champions already have the secured slot for the next TI. Right, LCQ did give so much value in the recently concluded TI. Two of the top 4 finishers are from LCQ. That should give Valve something to think about. I guess this has been suggested long time ago but Valve didn't obliged. Now that TI has ended, is anyone have the calls or rumors with the roster change of different teams?
I do not know if it is true, but it is still a rumor. I just read it somewhere and I did not yet read anything that can confirm this. Topson is going to Team Liquid. RTZ is going to Team Secret. Cr1t is going to OG as pos 5/Captain replacing Misha. It is bizarre that Team Secret will have a roster change after finishing 2nd in a newly formed team. Are they replacing Crytallis because of his abysmal performance in the Finals? Puppey should give this team a second chance. Topson wants to go back to the strongest region now, EU. And he's on the hot eyes of most teams that want to take him and if he's got a contract with T1, those teams have to buy it out.
I do not think Topson have a contract with T1. I think he is just interim / replacement. I think it is either SEA or Europe for Topson if he is going to pick another team. Sea because his wife is from SEA and he is from Europe. Lots of team would still want topson in their roster after his performance in LCQ. He is still in top form. |
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Sorry for your parlay loss @jakelyson.
Zion played so it became difficult for the Clippers to stop his offensive power. Even Zubac underneath the rim is being rammed hard by Zion.
Yeah, Zion destroyed my parlay. I won the other two except the Pelicans vs Clippers. Better luck next time.
Here is my bet for today.  I am basically just betting on the favorite on both of these games. I believe the Nets wants to bounce back from their bad start and should be winning games. I am hoping they could beat Chicago this time. The Suns have a good start. Timberwolves is a tough match for them especially they have two towers with Gobert and KAT that could make it very hard for them in the inside. But I like to bet on momentum and right now the Suns has the momentum winning the last 4 games. |
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Both Anthony Davis and Lebron James are both playing, and so is Russell Westbrook, although Westbrook is starting from the bench role, but it's not looking like the Lakers would win this game, it's very well much on card for their them get on that 0-6 record, Nuggets are currently leading by double digits and we're only about just 8 minutes into this match, The Nuggets are playing very well and they also are defensively efficient, with couple of their defensive play being evident.
The Nuggets are up 8 points with 3 minutes left in the 3rd quarter. The Lakers are showing some life in the game, but the Nuggets are consistent and persistent. The Laker's 3 points are connecting, and Westbrook even made 1 as I write this. The Lakers may not be hopeless after all. If they can take this game, that will be a huge boost in their confidence going to the next game. They just need to keep pushing and pushing until the end of this game. |
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Anyway, Congratulations to Tundra for winning The International 2022. Now they proved to those bashers that they do not choke always, sometimes, they win TI too.
Its more of that Team Secret didnt know what to do with all those 3 games. They simply want to get to top 2 and that was it, if it was Team Liquid instead then Liquid would have given way better entertainment for us. Imagine watching the grand finale for TI11 that looks like a tier 1 team against tier 2 team. Most are hoping for atleast 4 games but it was only 3 games so thats pretty sucks Unfortunately, Team Liquid was not able to get past Team Secret in the Lower Bracket Finals. They were outmatched in the draft and in skills by the cores and Puppey of Team Secret. It would be nice to watch Team Liquid against Tundra since they did not meet in the whole tournament. And we know that Secret have a very hard time to win against tundra even in the Group Stage or Upper Bracket. And Tundra will not expect Liquid to get to the finals, they could have upset Tundra if Matu and the team was able to get past Puppey. Its more of that Team Secret didnt know what to do with all those 3 games. They simply want to get to top 2 and that was it, if it was Team Liquid instead then Liquid would have given way better entertainment for us. Imagine watching the grand finale for TI11 that looks like a tier 1 team against tier 2 team. Most are hoping for atleast 4 games but it was only 3 games so thats pretty sucks
The minds combined of Heen and Puppey weren't able to counter what's on the minds of Tundra. In all of those three games, I didn't see any struggle in the picking of heroes of Tundra. And that's one of the best feats of being versatile and having a large hero pool. I've watched Tundra's interview and they're all agreeing of playing complex heroes and they don't argue with it as they have their own ways of playing Dota and those heroes that they'd like to play. Congrats to them, on the other hand, we have seen the last game of Matumbaman as he's now going into retirement. Tundra like to play late game. All their carry are all late gamers, Chaos Knight, Naga, and Medusa. Even if Team secret was able to dominate them on Laning and early game, Tundra just needs to hit the timing on their carry and then take over the game. One thing I notice too is that Skiter is very quick on farming. Compared to Crystallis, Skiter was able to get his core items faster than Crystallis does. That is why when Tundra starts to initiate team fights, Crystallis is bullied. |
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RIO Cs:GO Major should start tomorrow and maybe we bounce back but I don't usually bet on CS:GO as I gave up on that game long years ago even if I was Eagle at rank if I remember correctly.
I normally do not bet on CS but I enjoy watching them since I know most of us played this game before. Even though I do not play this game anymore, I still enjoy watching especially when there are clutch plays happening. It is different in DOTA since I still play from time to time, but since it will be months without DOTA, CS is a good replacement for betting and watching streams. Unless you are a LoL fans, then you are watching WOrld right now. Lots of closely ranked games tomorrow I think the smartest thing might be to bet 3 maps for those early on. Later theres more of a gap between the teams some highly ranked and it could end with 2 maps most likely
What game is this? Is it Road to Rio? Thanks for the advice but Stake does not offer total maps. Do you have other sites that offer that? |
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You can when you won a huge amount
There's a discussion here of a guy who won a huge amount but added that he is quitting gambling is it really possible, anyone here have done quitting after winning a huge amount
I think it is quite the opposite. Instead of quitting, you might actually get hooked to gambling. If you are a first timer, then that is a good hook. If you are an old-time gambler, it is just additional fund to gamble more. Winning a big amount is not a good deterrent to gambling. You can when you lose a huge amount
This is the most popular reason to quit have you done this only to come back
This is possible unless you are an addicted gambler. NO number of losses can deter you from gambling. Instead of quitting, you will find more money to fund your gambling addiction. That is how addicts bankrupt their resources. But I think not so many are like this. I for sure, if accrued a very large lost will stop gambling. At least for a while. You can anytime you want
Do you have the power to do it anytime that you want.
This is a case-to-case basis. It depends on the person if he has the will to quit gambling. Others do not have the will to control their habits or addiction. You are lucky if you are one of the people who have the will to control their gambling habits or quit it totally. You have to when you're wife tells you to
I know a lot of guys who quit gambling for good after their wives tell them to, do you know of someone, or at one time you are one of them.
Let's discuss this and thank you for participating.
This could help #3 especially if the wife is very supportive of you. But if she is just going to nag you about gambling, I think the result will be the opposite. Many men hate to be nagged by their wives, but some are willing to change because of their wives when properly approached, supported and guided. |
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I don't really want to lambaste the Los Angeles Lakers on their losing streak and if this continues they will be the 1st NBA team with the most record of a losing streak, and I think king James doesn't want that on his record, and if this could continue until the end of this season Lebron James might be forced on retirement and may not make his wish playing with his son on the NBA, I am not a Lebron James fan but I really want to see that happens,
That record goes to Philadelphia 76ers. Whether it is plain losing streak (28) or losing streak to start a season (18), the sixers have the record. The Lakers is still far from breaking that record and I hope they don't because they will run out of scape goats to blame if that losing streak breaks the record.
Now my pick for tomorrow's game,
Los Angeles Clippers VS New Orleans Pelicans
The stake odds for this game are 1.67 for the Clipper and 2.27 for the Pelicans For this match I think that the pelicans could win this match even though the Clippers has many odds, the New Orleans Pelican will surely win this,
I am not so sure about that, the Pelicans will be missing Ingram on this game. And Zion, I think is questionable if not an in-game decision. Kawhi is out too but they still have PG13 and Wall and the role players of the Clippers is quite strong too. The Pelicans might have a hard time on this one even if Zion will play. I bet for the Clippers in this one. He really need some help, someone needs to step up, they give up their core after their championship run because of the bad performance. But maybe it was a mistake for them to exchange it for Westbrook. This is the first time in Lebron's career to be on the losing end, they can't afford to lose another of Lebron's season this way.
They have to make do with this roster because they are stuck with this one for a while. They need to trade Westbrook to make changes in their roster and find help for Lebron but they can't find a team that will take him. I think the Lakers lose another good year of LeBron because they failed to make the necessary changes during the off-season. |
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next is OG and Team spirit failed to attempt their defending aegis and now Matumbaman retire and Puppey cant still get his aegis.
You mean Puppey still can't get his second aegis since Puppey already won the Aegis in the first TI together with Dendi in Navi. It is sad that Team Spirit was not able to defend their aegis and actually they were eliminated very early in the main stage. It could have been better if they were the one in the finals to defend their title but that is how e-sports is. Some time you are at the top, sometimes you are at the very bottom. Right now, they are at the bottom. Sadder thing is, I think team Spirit is having a roster change and torontotokyo is forming a new team. I just read it somewhere, but I do not know if that is true. Many people think too that team secret is the strongest team because they reach the lower position into upper bracket easily and after they face the tundra that's the reason why they go in the lower for me this Ti11 is one of the most saddest moment in the history of Dota, RNG cant play in the stage and Only xNova in the stage, next is the EG have a good performance still cant manage to secured with the top teams, next is OG and Team spirit failed to attempt their defending aegis and now Matumbaman retire and Puppey cant still get his aegis.
A lot of players are retiring after this TI. Somnus, Faith_bian and Matu are retiring. I think there is more I just could not remember everyone. Team Liquid has given Matu are good farewell. Coming from Last Chance Qualifier and ending in the Lower Bracket Finals, that is the most epic sendoff they could give. And they have given the most epic games in this TI as well. I think he is happy that he ended his DOTA career in a high note. |
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Here is my bet for today  LA Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans It is hard to bet for Clippers since I am having a hard time tracking when will Kawhi Leonard will play. And even if he plays, he is not starting and will only play 6 minutes in the second quarter. The team they are against them, if they are good should be able to take advantage of that and should already built a sustainable lead by then. But I think against the Pelicans, they will not be needing the service of Kawhi to win this game. Even without kawhi, the Clippers are still a playoff team and against a depleted Pelicans, they can easily win against them. Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Boston has lost their last two games after starting a hot 3-0 in the season. They are rearing to come back and win this game. And with their roster all healthy except for Brogdon who is questionable, I know they could win this game against the Wizards. Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks Cleveland is on a hot streak, winning their last 4 games. And it is against strong teams like the Celtics, Wizards, and Bulls. They are high right now and I do not think that New York Knicks will be able to stop their roll. |
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Another game tomorrow for the Lakers, still against the Nuggets, so we can assume that it's another massacre? I'm guessing, their losing streak will continue after this game as they have no answer on this good team, I hope I'm wrong because I want to see their cold streak end.
I do not think it will change. They are the same team and no matter how hard Lebron and Davis tried, they still cannot carry the team they had built for this season. The Lakers are hosting the Nuggets this time, but the result will not change, I think. Anthony Davis is listed as questionable because of lower back tightness. If he cannot play, I do not they can defend their home court with just Lebron, Westbrook, and the guys. They needed Davis to be there to at least have a chance to win the game. Expect the losing streak of the Lakers to 0-6. Agreed lebron can't carry thos team anymore. His supporting cast is terrible. Austin Reaves started at the 2 the other night lol. Even with AD on the floor it's just not enough this is one of the worst shooting teams ever put together.
He is old already. Do not expect him to carry the team. He needed the young blood to step up their game and contribute as well. Too bad that the Lakers gave away their young and talented players to get Westbrook. Look at them now, they are blooming on their new teams while the Lakers did not get into playoffs last year and probably will tank this year as well. If they have just kept their young players in their Disney Championship, they could help Lebron since they are peaking right now. |
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What just happened to the match with Tundra vs Team Secret?
Tied at 17-17 of the second map of the match was paused for about 2 minutes due from a player doing that.
Does that not show info to the other team?
I also do not know what happened. I do not think the casters said the reason it was paused but it actually does not matter. Team Secret still lost that game and the game after that. They were beaten by Tundra, 3-0. It was a sweep and Tundra has no chill. They did not even give Team Secret a win, like a gentleman's sweep. They were very strong this TI and Team Secret has no answer to them. Congratulations to Tundra for winning The International 2022. |
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Team Secret can find the answer to Tundra. They have a total of 8 games against each other this TI and secret just won 1 game against them. That is very sad for them. After so many trial and error they still can't find the right combination to beat Tundra. They even switch heroes, Reso using Lesh. Still, they cannot sustain the early lead they have. They dominate early games but when mid game and late game comes, they are totally destroyed by Tundra. Their team fights are awful and uncoordinated. At one point, they one hero is going in while the others are backing out. I do not know their problem since they are on point in clashes against other teams in this tournament. Anyway, Congratulations to Tundra for winning The International 2022. Now they proved to those bashers that they do not choke always, sometimes, they win TI too. Also, a month or two without professional Dota. I might have to stick to CS:GO for the time being. Grats on the wins and better luck next time on the L's, Dota bettors.
Time to watch Worlds too. They are on semis now, I think. I haven't watched a single game in Worlds yet. Any good team to bet on this? |
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It's time for Secret to bring out the all mighty draft from October that we all know no one can match against them! I have full confidence that Puppey has something special prepared for Tundra in Grand finals and ...do I smell a meepo ? a spectre ? One of these 2 heroes should be in grand finals in Secret draft.
Tundra...well they are well known that they can choke in important games and today might be just that day for them.
Prediction : 3-1 Secret and a godly draft from Puppey.
Tundra win the first game. Just like yesterday, they dominated Team Secret with Naga. Tundra's Naga is very strong and team Secret has nothing to counter it. Every time Black hole was thrown against Tundra, Naga will just ult and team secret has nothing they can do. Tundra can easily lock down a hero too by chain stunning their target. If this keeps up, I doubt Secret will be able to win this match up. They never won against Tundra in this TI so far. Will this Finals Match be different? We will see, Game 2 is underway. |
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It's amazing how both the Chicago Bulls and 76ers have high energy despite playing back-to-back games.
Key players are Embiid who had his rest and LaVine for the Bulls who also didn't play yesterday. The 76ers stretched the lead to 19 early in the game but the Bulls never gave up and tried to catch up until they had the lead at third and made it a close game until the end.
The 76ers manage a win despite playing in fatigue and on road.
They are changing to being better, other teams should be careful with them as this might be the start of a long streak.
Good for the 76ers, they are improving their win-loss standing. After starting 0-3 this season, they are finally finding their wins. I think they have found what they are missing and finally making the wins they needed. I had high hope for this team since Harden took lesser pay to get better players to join them. That commitment will be wasted if they do not get at least into the finals. I bet on Chicago Bulls in this match hoping Embiid will sit this one out, but I am wrong. Charlotte vs GSW turns out to be one hell of a game, it went into OT, Charlotte now leading by 3 points. I thought that the Charlotte will take the win the regular time, but GSW is so resilient.
Ya, another rough night for Klay Thompson as the Warriors lost to the Charlotte Hornets who didn’t have LaMelo Ball or Terry Rozier (their starting backcourt). I think the Warriors just had a bad three point shooting night. Live by the 3 die by the 3. I’m sure they’ll bounce back. That is the bad side of GSW. If they cannot have their threes, they will have a bad night. They have few players who can drive and get points from the paint but most of their plays rotate to their core players hitting the 3s. Sure, they will bounce back from this. |
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I'm just imagining what if Converge and Bay Area will play for the finals, a first time we will not see either SMC and MVP battling for the title, it's been a quite a while that both franchise dominated the league, they are just exchanging teams but the end point the trophy will be displaced Either in Manny P.'s board room or inside Ramon Ang board room.
If ever Converge surprise us, it will be a good timing for PBA to gain additional interest, though for sure if business wise, PBA will
still rely on the never say die team, it will bring huge numbers of fans and a sure bag of ticket sales.
I am sure if Converge and Bay Area Dragons will be on the finals, the viewership will take a big hit. These teams do not have loyal followers like Ginebra or big fans like San Miguel, TNT, or Magnolia. PBA fans are already dwindling and if these two teams are going to the finals, we will see lesser viewers. PBA became stale because we always see the same team from two companies getting in the finals, but they do draw crowds. Maybe it could be better if one team were from an independent team and another from either SMC or MVP teams. Just to stir things up. Maybe this year we will see this with Bay Area Dragons proving to be a strong guest team. Maybe dragons vs one of the team from MVP or SMC. |
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