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1621  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2023 NBA Season on: November 16, 2022, 09:15:08 PM
I’d be shocked if LeBron was ever included in a trade and I think the league would be hesitant to let LeBron and KD be on the same team together, but it’s fun to think about.
That's good to imagine but if there's really a possibility and the Nets would be willing to do that, after all of those trade offers that the Nets have made before the start of the season and no team has been willing to take their offer.
I doubt that this is going to happen when the Lakers are already on the verge of losing more this season and might be out for the play offs. We will see the development on these rumors if they're going to be for real.

I'm also not seeing the two playing together, I mean the possibility is there, but it will take a lot lot of players from Lakers, not only Davis, and for this to happen they need another team inserted into the picture.

Of course, we all dream of seeing them together, there are even interviews by Durant saying that Lebron is the greatest player for him recently. And this maybe fuel the rumors of the two trying to make that duo in the picture but I highly doubt it for now.
1622  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Boxing: Errol Spence vs Keith Thurman on: November 14, 2022, 03:13:40 AM



Whether he is active with his training is out of our knowledge since there is no news that Thurman is still on training even though he is in idle status but I am sure that Thurman had started his training when the fight between him and Barrios was sealed.  Thurman is still sharp on his fight against Barrios, he dominates the Barrios even though Barrios is the bigger and looks more solid fighter.

So I think we shouldn't jump into a conclusion that Thurman doesn't pose a threat as other boxers.

Thurman is a real challenge for Spence but when it comes down to skill Spence can deliver he is an A1 in his division no one can deny that claim I don't see Thurman beating Spence but I don't see Thurman getting knocked out by Spence too, Thurman's defense and stamina is still good compared to other fighters Spence fought, Spence is likely to win by unanimous decision, he is a very dominant fighter, very technical and likes to wait, expose his opponent's weakness and exploit it.
This fight is worth watching than the Crawford - Avanesyan fight which is going to be an easy fight for Crawford.

Thurman though has a history of gassing out in later rounds as he usually faded. And if Spence is going to target his body which is his weakest, then for sure Spence could be the first out to knock out Thurman here.

For me, ever since that Pacquiao lost, he is a different boxer already, that mentality of him goes down. And i think his stamina will be in question here.

Spence is a different boxer, if he sense that his opponent in fading in the late round he might go and look for a knockout.
1623  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2023 NBA Season on: November 14, 2022, 02:11:25 AM
Close game between the Cavs and the Wolves. T'wolves have a big clean and just cruising in the 4th quarter, leading 18 with less  than 10 minutes.

Suddenly Garland exploded, he finishes the game with 51 big points, 10 three's, Mitchell didn't play though.

Then cut it down to 2 points in the last closing seconds, they still have a chance to tie the score unfortunately a bad pass by Kevin Love, intercepted by the T'wolves and then Prince hitting 2 FT for the final score.
1624  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: thank god for bringing btc back in 2018. on: November 14, 2022, 01:54:50 AM
I don't think everything is good after bitcoin shaved off a huge percent of its price. This just goes to show how volatile crypto still is even after existing for more than a decade. But on the positive note, this can greatly help a lot of people in buying bitcoin cheaply and have something for themselves as well. A good entry point to those looking to keep their bitcoins in the long run, I'd say, and there might not even be another opportunity like this in the future.

I think the latter should be case as what the OP said, the shave off was a big opportunity for those who are late in the game, maybe from 2020 to current.

And then seeing the price going down on a spiral move in the last week, hitting $15k as new lowest low, those who want to enter will be happy so see that price and now comparing it to the 2018 bear market, at least that early price before the end of 2018.

So I do agree, another chance and hopefully investors are going to take advantage of it and not become fearful of the price crash.

Maybe they are thinking that bitcoin could spiral move, and then declare it dead again. History shows us that bitcoin will always recover by this crash and then eventually goes on a massive bull run right after the halving.
1625  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Boxing Speculation, Odds and Predictions on: November 13, 2022, 08:57:30 PM
Speaking of the WBC convention,

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As the WBC convention continues to move forward, a slew of bouts was recently ordered. Amongst them, a WBC title eliminator between Stevenson and Isaac Cruz was officially penciled in.

https://www.boxingscene.com/shakur-stevenson-welcomes-isaac-cruz-title-eliminator-i-dont-duck-dodge-anybody--170355d

I think this is a great fight for Shakur if he step up to 135 lbs, Pitbull is no pushover, the pressure and the power, let's see how Shakur will cover that one. He want's to fight Devin Haney but I guess he needs to go in line. I think Loma will have the first crack, but then again the problem with Shakur vs Cruz might be their promotions and network ties. Hopefully the WBC could be their middle main so that this title eliminator will happen next year.
I'm surprised if Shakur want to move to lightweight division, after I read a news on 3 weeks ago if Shakur losses all his belts because he missed the weight against Conceicao, it's make sense. Well Isaac Cruz is a good stepping stone for Shakur before he want to fight Haney, Loma or Tank. Lightweight division is very exciting and bloody since each boxers has capabilities to beat the other boxers.

Maybe the real champion on lightweight division need to fight the top 5 boxers before he need to move to the next weight.

He said before and after the fight with Robson that he is done with the 130 lbs division. Because his body can't take it no more. And so he is calling like Davis, Loma and Haney. And if I'm not mistaken, he was there watching Davis last fight and again said him and Davis will make a great fight.

But if he will get Isaac Cruz as a title eliminator,  it's more than welcome for him. At least he can showcase his talent against a hard hitting boxer like Isaac.

Lightweight is solid right now, lots of good boxer, pretty stack up division.

We already had that doubt because Shakur gave a few hints that 130 lbs is not for him anymore and so it happened in his last weigh-in. Anyway, not a bad opponent for Shakur Stevenson's first fight because Pitbull will get him tested if he does have the skills and talents to defeat the boxers at the top of lightweight division.

And indeed, lightweight division are getting much attention these days than welterweight because the elites are stacked there and so there will be a lot of interesting fights that could happen next year, hopefully that includes Garcia vs Davis and Loma vs Haney.

Yes, it's not a bad opponent and it could be dangerous as well. But it seems that he is no ducking anyone as what he said, he is more willing to face the dangerous Isaac Cruz.

We have a lot of fights in the wing, Garcia vs Davis, these two have been promising us boxing fans for a fight, hopefully it will push through next year regardless of their network. And then for all the belts, Haney vs Loma, another great fight for us, Loma used to have all the belts, but Haney's skills are too much for Kambosos. Who knows, maybe Kambosos will figure out how to stay in the division as well to mess things up.
1626  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2023 NBA Season on: November 13, 2022, 08:33:23 PM
This NBA season is already crazy in a lot of aspects but for now , Bucks , Mavs and Celtics are the best teams in my opinion with a solid start , great basketball and a lot of effort from this 3 teams every time they step on the court.

Another game for Lakers tomorrow morning but I don't see them winning against Nets who are playing great without Irving but they could play even better with him on the squad...but who knows when we will see Irving back. For Lakers this game is all or nothing I suppose or the team morale will most likely be on all time low if they don't win.


Bucks have started this season really well, I think they could be the best team of the year. If their performance continues like this, I am sure that they will be among the top 3 teams in the playoffs. The season is very long and we have many matches ahead of us, but it is not possible to say anything negative about their performance so far. They only lost 2 matches

I think the Bucks and the Celtics could be the best team this season. Both of this teams have chemistry that they have build for many years, if they are not going to clash on the playoffs, then hopefully we can see them in the East finals.

Another game for Lakers tomorrow morning but I don't see them winning against Nets who are playing great without Irving but they could play even better with him on the squad...but who knows when we will see Irving back. For Lakers this game is all or nothing I suppose or the team morale will most likely be on all time low if they don't win.
Nets is also just like the Lakers that are having problem with their wins but we shall see if this is game is for Lakers or Nets.

The Nets though has find ways to win and they are doing very good after Kyrie gets suspended.

While the Lakers continue to struggle if Westbrook continue to have a good performance. They really need Lebron back in the lineup.
1627  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Boxing Speculation, Odds and Predictions on: November 12, 2022, 09:26:07 PM
Speaking of the WBC convention,

Quote
As the WBC convention continues to move forward, a slew of bouts was recently ordered. Amongst them, a WBC title eliminator between Stevenson and Isaac Cruz was officially penciled in.

https://www.boxingscene.com/shakur-stevenson-welcomes-isaac-cruz-title-eliminator-i-dont-duck-dodge-anybody--170355d

I think this is a great fight for Shakur if he step up to 135 lbs, Pitbull is no pushover, the pressure and the power, let's see how Shakur will cover that one. He want's to fight Devin Haney but I guess he needs to go in line. I think Loma will have the first crack, but then again the problem with Shakur vs Cruz might be their promotions and network ties. Hopefully the WBC could be their middle main so that this title eliminator will happen next year.
I'm surprised if Shakur want to move to lightweight division, after I read a news on 3 weeks ago if Shakur losses all his belts because he missed the weight against Conceicao, it's make sense. Well Isaac Cruz is a good stepping stone for Shakur before he want to fight Haney, Loma or Tank. Lightweight division is very exciting and bloody since each boxers has capabilities to beat the other boxers.

Maybe the real champion on lightweight division need to fight the top 5 boxers before he need to move to the next weight.

He said before and after the fight with Robson that he is done with the 130 lbs division. Because his body can't take it no more. And so he is calling like Davis, Loma and Haney. And if I'm not mistaken, he was there watching Davis last fight and again said him and Davis will make a great fight.

But if he will get Isaac Cruz as a title eliminator,  it's more than welcome for him. At least he can showcase his talent against a hard hitting boxer like Isaac.

Lightweight is solid right now, lots of good boxer, pretty stack up division.
1628  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: How Does Gambling/Casino Ads Help An Addicted Gambler Who Wants To Stop Gambling on: November 12, 2022, 09:03:53 PM
Ads can lure an addict back to gambling but every one should be accountable for their actions. Gambling ads cannot seize because gamblers are getting addicted this where discipline and determination comes in. it is best the gambler engage themselves in things that will make them distracted during such advert. Gambling companies make their publicity and offers through this adverts so it is the duty of the gambling addict victim to distract themselves from those advert to avoid been lured

Yes, and remember that this ads being displayed but any websites? they make money out of it, like when someone click or even play on that site. So still very dangerous world for recovering gambling addicts, you need to have the self discipline and determination to not get yourself be tempted and lure back because you see an ads and something gets you nervous. Make your self busy, do some meditation on the side if you feel like there is an itch inside you wanting to get back to gambling again. For sure if you practice self control, no amount of adverts will make you comeback, it starts on our brain and we should take control of our emotions.
1629  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: CRYPTO CRASH on: November 11, 2022, 09:00:08 PM
I don't think people realize how quickly we go up when the bull run starts. The pessimism about the crypto prices and the crash and the "difficulty to go up" is something that people keep talking about because they do not realize how high bitcoin could go just as bull starts.

I understand that it has been over a year since people saw a bull run, but that happened in 2018 as well and we all felt horrible about it. Just give a year more, and you will see it start to recover, not another new ATH and all, maybe that will happen or maybe it won't but that’s not the case, just a recover. After another year on top of that we could see mind boggling insane increases that will make you forget bitcoin ever crashed.

True, we forget how we go from $3k from the covid-19 crash to eventual bull run at $69k. That is a massive pump and it's crazy numbers. People never realizes it because everyone is very happy to see the price going up and then portfolio obviously, making good profits.

But when it actually started, right now, the bear market wherein the price is very cheap, all we have to do is not being negative about it.

In 2018, ETH went so low that it goes below $100, but look at where the price went in 2021, new all time high, $4k++.
1630  Economy / Speculation / Re: Stop the panic, I doubt we will see 14k or less Bitcoin on: November 11, 2022, 08:39:37 PM
Literally articles are flooding saying the bottom isn't here etc etc.

The FTX thing sucked, but Bitcoin can only go so low with the amount of support it has and how integrated it has become with the banking system.

Stop the FUD.

You can't stop the FUD, there are entities even in this community that does that, to create fear amongst us. It's the question on what will be their motives? maybe they want to buy cheap bitcoin? or just hated it that they want bitcoin to fall.

Anyhow, the FTX and the whole crypto market is a messed, but nevertheless, I think we can all recover from it. Just stay calm everyone, on the contrary, it could be a perfect time to accumulate. Remember that we have the halving in 2024, the catalyst for a bull run, so it's better to stack sats when they are very cheap right now at $16k. For sure when we look back, we will say that we survived this dump, just like we survived the Covid-19 crashed.
1631  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2023 NBA Season on: November 11, 2022, 08:20:38 PM
The only news I'm waiting is that Lebron James will request a trade and seriously I won't be shocked if that happens because this situation he's in is the least thing he should want, at his age, I know he still wanted to win another championship before he depart the league and he won't get that in his current situation. What I'm thinking is he might go back to Miami where Butler is.
No, I don't think so. He will stay as a Laker and will end it as a Laker.
It's not him who is the problem, it's the choices made by the Lakers management in picking players to surround him.
He had one good team before composed of veteran and young players. That's what he needs because Lebron is not the same as the Cavaliers Lebron anymore, he is more of a playmaker and he is good at it.
But he needs players who will fill the hole of what he lacks. Speed, defense, shooting capability (the sharpshooter type), and someone who will handle the same way he does when he needs a break.

Yeah, I don't think that he will request a trade, James throughout his basketball career, hasn't requested one. And I agree why Lakers are not picking players that can surround James that can contribute. At least they could have keep majority of them when they won the ring in 2019 and try to make another run because that team is deep, specially their role players and then know how to contribute. But when they trade everyone just to get Westbrook, that's where everything falls out. And this season they have a chance to rebuilt, but still the players they added are not up to the challenge.
1632  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Cash out or wait till the end on: November 11, 2022, 11:29:14 AM
Very hard decision to make though, but if you look at the amount of your capital, that is a huge win already if you cash out early.

But for some, they might want to see the actual results of the game and see if you can make the odds that you bet.

At least though, if you cash out, you can take the money already, that's already a big win, and perhaps don't look at the result of the last match in your bet. So that you won't regret anything in the end.
1633  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Boxing: Errol Spence vs Keith Thurman on: November 11, 2022, 10:57:36 AM
Errol Spence is an incredibly dangerous opponent in a boxing match. 

He is left-handed, left-handed is always a very uncomfortable opponent.  Errol has amazing striking technique.  In the first rounds, he skillfully exhausts the enemy, and then delivers a decisive blow. 

He is an active social media user and I follow him on Instagram.  I consider him an outstanding boxer.

I think he will win this fight.
I also think the same that Spence will weaken Thurman quickly and take Thurman down in the second half of the fight, and that too if he doesn't catch Thurman early.
Thurman is also a very talented and fast boxer but that was before he was defeated by Manny Pacquiao in his last fight and after that he didn't fight anymore, looks like he couldn't beat Spence who is stronger and faster than Thurman.
Spence has a way of attacking that keeps opponents on the defensive and doesn't give them much opportunity to attack.

Thurman is known to be very weak in his body, and for sure Spence will go at his body at the beginning of the round, he will not be head hunting in the first half. And when Thurman is soften up, perhaps that will be the time he will go on the head to confused Thurman and maybe score a late stoppage.

Keith is inactive, and he chooses to be a boxing analyst and I think he will not be 100% in this fight. Yes, he won against Barrios, I don't consider though that win a good one in his resume. It's simply a cherry pick fight for him and it that fight, he was caught several times by Barrios and the good thing is that Barrios doesn't have power in 147 lbs.
1634  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: Binance walks out of FTX bailout...Another Twitter scenario?? on: November 10, 2022, 09:50:52 PM
To me, this seems like some kind of manipulation.
And just when the market is recovering CZ and FTX issue came up.
No wonder we're always adviced not to save our funds in Central system.

I'm not sure about the manipulation, can we say that as well in the Luna debacle? we are also recovering or at least the price is going up prior to the collapsed. But I do agree that it is one advised that we should followed, not to leave in some centralized exchanges as changes are, when they go exit like this one, your money is gone.

But back to the subject, I also don't see any comparison on Twitter. It was very different, here CZ is trying to help FTX, but maybe he thinks that he can't no longer help as the situation is out of hand and that maybe it could affect him later, (regulations on FTX coming later.)
1635  Economy / Speculation / Re: what caused the bitcoin price to drop today? on: November 10, 2022, 09:27:55 PM
And so as the CPI report comes in, it's not that bad as expected. So the whole crypto market is up today more than 10% from some top tier coins.

At least though in the last 3 days, it was really bad for us, bitcoin nose diving to a lowest low at $15,500, but now recovery on it's way, around $18k. So that's how the market works, there will be times that the market will drop very hard, but there will always be bounce back due to some positive news. So I guess the next question is when we are going to see $20k again because this is our support line for the last couple of weeks.
1636  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Copying Bet From Other Unknown Bettors, Is This a Good Practice? on: November 10, 2022, 08:52:35 PM
It is not a bad practice if you know what you are doing. Sometimes you will have a double decision about a particular bet and will be confused on what to do. At that moment, seeing other people's bet will be a good help for you. It does not mean that you will copy everything, atleast it will give you some clue on what to include in your own bet.

Just like copy trading, it helps when you that is the bettor has good knowledge of the bet you want to include. You don't do it blindly.

But isn't it that you don't know what you want to bet that's why you are going to copy it from someone? so generally it's a bad practice already. If you don't know then just simply stop and never bet. And how can you have some fun and entertain yourself if you are going to copy someone's else bet?

The only reason why someone will do this, is perhaps out of curiosity, maybe you just wanted to try it and if you win then good for you. But you shouldn't do it that often and rely to other bet slip.
1637  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2023 NBA Season on: November 10, 2022, 08:28:22 PM
They're doing a good job and their standing is 10-3. They're up against the Wizards on Sunday while against the 76ers on Monday. So, starting today, they'll be having a good rest for the weekend until Sunday and be prepared for two straight games. Kessler did a good job for his entire playing time. These big men of Utah Jazz really are doing well whenever they're being used. This how it should be for the other teams that has big men.

I'm really giving them my support because even though they almost left with nothing, it didn't change the way they care for each other this how strong their chemistry is. And with their newly added teammates who also can play well, they are hard to beat and continue to hold the number one spot in the western conference. Since they are capable of doing such things without Gobert and Mitchell, I hope their NBA playoffs this season have also more positive results than the last 2 years.

I am really liking what the Utah Jazz is currently doing. No pressure from the coach and its players. They are a rebuilding team and are expected to lose a lot so there is nothing to lose to them anymore. The coach can easily transition his players according to his play since there are no demanding superstars to please and follow. The players at the same time can just play and enjoy their games while following a chemistry-first approach or their coach can just easily bench them.

Hopefully, they can continue this kind of momentum the whole season. It is really difficult to beat a team not depending on a single or just a few players.

Actually if you look at Mitchell as well, he is playing good basketball with the Cavs. And you just have to scratch your head as you why the previous roster choke in playoffs. So it seems that they have move already, and Jordan Clarkson leading the new Jazz team.

Yes, there are no pressures and the new coach is really doing good and maybe the organization has been relieved as well because of high expectations. I do agree that they could be playoff bound again for the first time and hopefully they can at least go to the second round and beyond.
1638  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: Will FTX became the second Luna? on: November 09, 2022, 08:36:14 PM
Well last week was Gala, and today FTT.. What's next? #Bitcoin is the best

If you are talking about a potential crash that can affect the market, yes, in the last 24 hours, the whole crypto is in red already, there are bloods in the street caused by the FTX and even if Binance tried to salvage it, seems to be the damage has been done already. And there are a lot of FUD coming out as well, to highlight what and why it happened.

But I agree that bitcoin is the best crypto asset or even if we talk about the traditional financial market.

And with that said, then this is the right time to invest again, the price is around $16,800, best buying opportunity.
1639  Economy / Speculation / Re: Crypto dump is just getting started? on: November 09, 2022, 08:15:58 PM
Galaxy Digital also have over 70 million dollars tied to FTX Exchange, they are now withdrawing 47m $ and already at a loss of 68m $, I think we will keep seeing some more dips.

Is this all planned work or just the brutal of a bear market because it seems that in every bear market worst things like this always happens.

No, it just so happened that we are again in this kind of situation, companies are losing money because such project failed. So the only thing they can do is withdraw their money causing panic. But I don't think it's plan, again, that is normal business practice, it's that it was really evident in this FTX saga.

Now I have no choice but to believe that 10,000$ BTC is possible.

Yeah, anything is possible, the price can go as low as $10k, and it's up to you whether to take advantage and buy cheap bitcoin and accumulate and wait for the next bull run ride. There's nothing wrong if the place plummeted to $10k.
1640  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Quit gambling today and lesson i learnt on: November 09, 2022, 02:41:18 PM
If you truly understand gambling then you will discover that it a game of both winning and loosing and on countless time fo people make the common advise not to gamble with any amount of money you can't afford to loose, eo i believe you gambling with such amount means you make more better income from other things that will make you feel nothing even when you loose and quiting gambling isn't the solution, don't you benefits any other things from gambling than when you make a win?.

He said that he can make the money that he lost in about a week, so yes, he seems to be making good amount of money that he can gamble and afford to lose. But still though, that is big money for some of us. Nevertheless, we can't judge the OP here, he is willing to go and bet big so that he will have a huge winning as well. And as we can see, he had some. But when you least experience, who will suffer a huge lose that they wanted to quit. However, after a day or two, and if you have money again, perhaps he will think of going back and try to recover everything what he had lost today.
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