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1861  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: I can’t cope on my own. What do you think I should do? on: October 08, 2023, 06:37:11 AM
Here the decision is with OP. He needs to take it rather than getting other people's opinions. He has won through the free signals, as the time ends he's supposed to go with VIP subscription. If he hadn't taken subscription and lost the next bet, his mind will think he had lost just because he hadn't got the right signal from the channel. Op's mind had got prepared in such a way.

My suggestion is to make an analysis on the bets placed before joining the channel as well as after joining the channel for free signals. This will help you understand better about the mistakes you've made in selecting the odds. Correcting it can be a good choice.

OP in his write up about his personal gambling experience, he mentioned not being vast about gambling and have lost a lot. I think he may not have the skill of analyzing sport. That's why he chose to operate using those channels. I've thought in and out on gambling channel, yet I don't understand how they get their odds. Gamblers lose despite using their predictions and still go back to patronize them. It always seem to them that not being a VIP member means losing out on premium predictions. I'm not belittling the facilities and services of gambling channels, frequent wins is not guaranteed. When It's completely wrong is losing out, frequently, with their predictions. A good number of them seem to give close to correct predictions and when the player doesn't win, they'll try to blame it on something else. No present or available alternative for such players. So, OP could be dependent on these people to at least win games. I've never seen a gambler as fun as OP, he never won a single game. Still he gambled, at least playing is fun. He's got to keep rolling. If the channel he joined made him smile with few wins, It'll be difficult to pull him out even with few more losses. Even as a VIP member. His money has been staked, with them, until whenever he's tired of renewing his subscription. He'll manage his VIP membership, the way he's served. And during those periods, his losses may not hurt him, like it would, if he didn't join the VIP membership. The admins of such channels always claim that VIP members win. With their fabricated screenshots sent to free signal members. To lure them into buying premium or VIP membership. OP need to find a suitable channel for himself. Or invest some time to analyze games himself like you suggested. It won't be easy, he'll have to execute fresh learning and build network with top gambling channels and analyzers. I think it's what those gambling channels do to get predictions. They may be affiliated with top game analyzers for their predictions and odd.
1862  Other / Beginners & Help / Re: Newbie Don't be afraid of buying Bitcoin on: October 06, 2023, 11:45:19 PM
It's wrong to hold bitcoin because CZ does. The fact they're big doesn't make them smart. Nobody knows what the outcome of bitcoin price would become tomorrow. So, if a person wants to hold bitcoin, they should do that for a personal reason. Not because others do it. These people you mentioned, can wake up and sell their bitcoin. Do you expect those who hold btc because of them to sell too? that's what it'll be. Bitcoin will suffer more loss, if that happens. Bitcoin is a choice. Its risk is not generalized, the effect is different for individual investors. Some doesn't fear price drop, while many others do. Investing huge amount of dollars into bitcoin gives steady profits if the price moves. That's why these guys hold bitcoin. Even if the price adds by $1k their profit will be huge. When it falls they buy more to hit more profits sooner. The rich are into business, they get richer because of their acumen. Bitcoin has become a game for the rich traders and investors. Who may, for now, not have any reason to sell their coins. Just like someone pointed this out, without having extra income hodling bitcoin is like mocking yourself. It's true they're people's mentor and their bitcoin moves influence others to hold. But, personally, I don't have to wait for CZ before I sell my coin. Our lives are different. If selling their bitcoin would save their company from falling, wouldn't they do it? What matters most for A may not for B. They're people who don't hold a single bitcoin, but they are richer than all the names you mentioned. Because bitcoin is not what matters in their life. It could be crude oil that does matter to them or other investments. A person can sell their bitcoin and invest into other business and hit big profits, which can buy them more bitcoins than they had. It's all about planning and maintenance of wealth. Also, remember, hodling bitcoin is like saving volatile money. The hodl thing keeps popping up because we all hope for the best. And bitcoin has proven countless times, that it's highly volatile. It doesn't fail in terms of volatility. So, if a person doesn't have enough to take care of himself. It's wrong to hold bitcoin due to CZ and others are holding it. They can use their bitcoin to settle financial problems. Bitcoin was also created to do that. Not just save.
1863  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Before you take sides on: October 06, 2023, 11:02:27 PM
Op you are at right track because for a gambling platform to block someone account that means that person most have broken the rules and regulations of the gambling platform, because I know very well that gambling platform have to do with instructions especially casinos, like some people do not like verify their account before depositing or withdrawing a platform of casino as it is being instructed by the platform, so this is one of the issues that may cause issues for a casino platform to block an account of their patronize, let us try to admit to gamble rules and regulations because the site is owned by someone.
Indeed, if a person fails to verify their account, while wagering money on a casino. Definitely, to reduce money laundering, they'll be asked for KYC, during withdrawal. It's always important to read their TOS and endeavor not to break any. Gambling platforms are not decentralized and most times the owner can get tricky on players too. What if the owner is breaking the TOS he made? as it seems that they make the rules to break it on big winners. The complaints we read about the actions of gambling admins to big players doesn't sit well. Breaking a rule out of many, doesn't guarantee treating a player like he's not a customer outside the platform. Despite being banned he has the privilege to be attended to properly regarding why he's been banned.  Especially, when he just won big amount. Yes, it's boldly written on their tos, about the implication of breaking rules. Yet a player can appeal to get paid by the casino. There are multiple questionable reasons why a person can be banned from any casino. But the player, whose account got removed, while feeling cheated needs some explanation and most crucially their funds. You see how the issue escalate. Many big rollers have lost hundreds of thousands in gambling, due to ban. Is it how casinos make extra income? Some jackpots when paid can run down the casino. New casinos, if they pay a player the huge amount worth their winning, can easily go bankrupt. The owner of the casino would say hell no, and find faults. A casino who doesn't want to go bankrupt, doesn't care about whatever the player does to get back to them. Which originates the ill treatment transferred to the player. By ignoring them. The player on his end desperately needs the money. Who amongst them will you side? I'm going for or with the player. Additionally, these TOS are too large to read and we may not notice, when a quick change appears on the rules. Casino owners can be shady. To some extent playing with aged casinos is being advised. Because new casinos, can fail their player to save the business. It all gets complicated as it goes.
1864  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Reasons you should not gamble on too many things at once. on: October 06, 2023, 10:15:28 PM
That is why there is the best advice that we all know: "Only bet what you can afford" in gambling. If you can afford to bet 1,000 USD, that is the amount you can afford. But if you can only bet 1-10 USD. That's the amount you can afford. Each person must have a betting amount that he can afford, and it will be different from other people, so we don't need to make the same betting amount as other people. We have to adjust the amount of bets to the budget we have prepared to reduce the number of losses. Reducing the number of losses is very important because it is our money, and we do not have to spend it in gambling. We must always control the expenses we make in gambling. And in gambling, you have the opportunity to bet 1 USD, but it turns out you can win more than 20 USD, and that will only happen if your luck comes. But we can't expect luck to always come.

And gambling addicts place higher bets because they hope to win a lot of money, but that won't always happen every day. So they must be able to reduce their gambling addiction so they don't lose much money.

Of course, everyone should gamble as much as they can within their own budget. You should definitely not bet this amount using the excuse that someone else is betting high amounts. The reason why I specified the amount here and gave examples was that a person should gamble depending on their budget but this budget amount should not be consumed in one go, no matter what. So, if you have a budget of 1,000 USD for gambling you can spend 100 USD for each bet, this will not affect you much. However, if I have a budget of 100 USD, spending 100 USD at a time on bets will cause my entire budget to be zero in case of a possible loss. I hope that my example was more descriptive this time.

In addition, you example entails short term fun. Wagering all the budget at once, ends gambling for the day or week. But, if the person follows the step you mentioned he'll enjoy more time gambling and increase his chances of winning. A quality of frugal gambling. The mistake people make in gambling, is being sure of what would be the outcome of a game. When a player forgets he's gambling, he'll get sure of the game and wager huge amount of money. With his believe that he'll win, then the game turns negative in his eyes and fails. All the money goes. Greed is high and affects gamblers. We all think of the jackpot. That's why some players risk it all in, and go home sad. At last, players want to win big then stop gambling. Yet gambling changes the way we see it, the moment we engage into it. The advise we see here, like yours, it's valid, but doesn't change anything in gambling, for some. Because when they're on the machine, their thoughts don't remember all these frugal encouragements. It's like trusting your fighting technique in a fight. When the fight starts, those techniques disappear from the brain, we face it the way it is.  Losing a lot in gambling can be frustrating. Nobody wants to be a loser. Hence most gamblers must keep gambling, even more than they can afford. Players take loan to play games. Do you think they don't see the slogan "gamble what you can afford" That I must win syndrome will overshadow whatever advise, technique or strategy they've got and lead them to gamble irresponsibly.

However, bouncing backward to Op's idea, it's a thing of choice. And every choice has its benefit and disadvantages. Although, to some extent playing a single game often times to master it can posses a minimal risk. Professional slot players cannot join a board game like Poker. They know its not what makes them happy. The losses could be detrimental, as they don't understand the game. So, if a person focuses in one kind of game for a long time, sooner or later they'll understand few things about the game. Depending on the person's sensitivity.  And such practice can help the player to manage money. But, if a person can play more than 2 games very well, it's not bad. Or if a player wants to learn another kind of game, they can begin to try them out. So, there are different reasons to why gamblers wager on unique games. Maybe to enhance their horizon. The goal is to win. If a game doesn't favor a player, they can switch lane to another game.  While trying both games, one can become better than the other. I've seen experts in Poker interested in slot games, and they do exceptionally great.  
1865  Economy / Economics / Re: Marriage mean double your passive income, rental property mean double your passi on: October 05, 2023, 06:51:58 PM
The good thing about existence is choice. The way things work, depends on the actions of people. Some marry for business and contract marriages thrive in our society. Families have saved men in times of trouble. And bounce them back to a financial free life condition. Its not completely a bad decision to marry. At first, it'll look too expensive, but soon the whole thing will be less stressful, when the body adapts to the new lifestyle. They've been situation where the man would depend on the extended family for business ideas and money allocation. Marrying rich for both parties is favorable to the different families in unique ways. If a man finds refuge and kindness from her woman's family, he can go ahead and marry her. Riches come differently, that's why people make money through abstract ways. Every good thing also appears with a disadvantage. Other may be making or fixing a stress free financial ideas through their family, while another will lose what they've worked all their life, because of a bad family. So, whatever you feel works for you, may be wrong for the next person. I do not agree to a good percentage, your advise or idea. Doing our research is also in marriages. The western world introduced courtship, for discovering the details of your to be wife. Any woman that think Sugar dafdy will enrich them, they're doing to themselves no favor. The trauma of having multiple sugar daddies can affect the woman in future. Whether they luckily and finally fell into a rich family. They will be bad progress on the life of the woman in the family. Which may affect the entire family. One bad egg spoils the rest of the other eggs. Hence, ideas as that, belong to the ones I say no to. It's not a good idea. The woman may develop a PTSD.
1866  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Speculation (Altcoins) / Re: next bitcoin? on: October 05, 2023, 04:32:58 PM
Satoshi did a great job and rounded up with a complete project that requires no centralized body. Then he moved ahead, to prove his work, he's nowhere close to managing bitcoin. Yet his project succeeds more than most top tech companies, with a CEO and board of trustees. Even, coins with a CEO suffer huge losses. They will be no bitcoin killer in form of a coin. Maybe a high tech can appear from the blues. Which surprise can't be a coin project. Because the cryptocurrency revolves around bitcoin. And bitcoin has suffered turf days. The government worked against bitcoin, hackers did too, added with rugpull projects stealing huge amount of bitcoin. To waste on flashy lifestyles. These things drew bitcoin backward and delayed the growth speed of bitcoin. Do you have a glimpse of how such a coin would work. Quantum computer posing as a threat to bitcoin, doesn't seem true or possible. Hence, before investing into such a coin, do your research and be sure not to fall for scam. As you'll be getting silly private messages proposing shitcoins. Their white paper would contain series of lies and deceits. Any other idea, other than Satoshi's will be lower in capability and corporations. The bitcoin network collaborates in a well organized form. I'd advise you to read a little more on bitcoin. There you'll understand what Satoshi did with bitcoin. Programmers from the days of Satoshi, understood how simple building bitcoin was, anybody with some c++ or c can cockle bitcoin. But, Satoshi joined different existing materials to his ideas, where bitcoin got birthed. And no programmer can do anything else better than bitcoin. Like Satoshi is an inventor of a simple idea no one would have thought of. And he delivered the job just right. The code is open for anyone to read and test for issues. Miners, core developers and investors follow one consensus rule that governs the network. The only possibility is creating similar to bitcoin coins, Like Vitalik's project; Ethereum. He moved to smart control and is nowhere to match proof of work. People thought ethereum 2.0 will boost the market and outperform bitcoin. Nothing happens. A high number of attackers and unjust miners have tried 51% attack to smack bitcoin. But to no good news. I can go on and on with a litany of the problems bitcoin is passing through.
1867  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Before you take sides on: October 05, 2023, 01:34:21 AM
True. Not every victim is innocent. Sometimes they are unknowingly break the ToS of the casino and then they claim they didn’t do any wrongdoings. They aren’t lying since they don’t know what offense they committed. Sometimes on the other hand, they just lie because it is easier to blame somebody else for his own mistakes. It is just human nature. People don’t like to take responsibility for their own actions sometimes. Even murderers do this because if they come up with a story that’s good enough, the judge might believe that it was self-defense.

I think both the casinos and gamblers have their fair share of malpractice. Casinos might use manipulative tactics to keep players hooked, while some gamblers might attempt to cheat to win. It just depends on the number of people who’ll believe either side of the story, whic can be manipulated too! In the end, both are still inbthe game because both wants money. But then, research is so important. Let’s not normalize passing unverified stories and when you know you are on the right side, be firm about it. Not because many believe or do the wrong thing does not mean it is right.
Gambling on casinos is like a war between the player and the house. Anything can happen, It's either we win or lose. Not just in the game, but with our arguments with the casino. The story is weighed on the provided legitimate evidence, in court. In places like a gambling forum, such stories can be manipulated by the player or the casino representative. Who wish to do a good job to cover for their reputation. People can't lie often without making mistakes. Even if they do it perfectly in one case, they could fail on another. When the casino and the player explains the cause of their problem or dispute. The community will evaluate it and side who's saying what sounds like the truth. Because, we're evaluating a case involving whooping amount of money, the both parties must be present. In most threads, the casino rep wouldn't show up to clear the air. How then do you expect members to evaluate the problem. They'll easily believe the player with his evidence. Whether manipulated or not. Though he may not be funded or refunded by the casino, but the reputation it costs them will mean a lot. It is the responsibility of the casino to watch any reputation thread concerning them, to always defend themselves. Nobody will believe the casino if the player is saying the truth and vice versa.

Hence, if a victim unknowingly boycotts the TOS of a casino, nobody will side them. It's the player's fault. Yet to some extent, like my previous response said; why right about now? after winning big. Once the casino agrees with the player's evidence that he won big. Then got denied of his winning, for breaking some TOS. The interpretation is clear. The casino punished him because he won big. A good number of critics will see to it that way. That's why most a times, the player wins the case. On the other flip, if a player losses serially and got banned, such cases doesn't appear anywhere. Hope that stairs a reasonable argument, that's why sometimes the casino go Scot free too. Like I said earlier, it's a both sided fight. While some follow the story line of the casino as the truth, others will definitely believe the player. Whoever, however, whenever, wins the fight goes home victorious.
1868  Economy / Economics / Re: Women are more economical than men. on: October 05, 2023, 12:32:59 AM
We had this argument where I was the opinion that most men spend money on things that they are obligated to and cannot control it at times due to responsibilities, men are used to spending money already and because of being used to it, they can find it hard to be as economical as women can be. Do you agree with this unpopular opinion that women are more economical when it comes to money and are able to manage themselves and their homes better than men do?
Not really I think? I mean if we were talking about majority vs. minority, then maybe, but if you were to say that most economic men lose out to your average woman, then millionaires wouldn't be males, they'd be females. Imo it's natural for someone to plan out their expenses, whether they be male or female. I think it just naturally switched over to females after a decade or so of being together due to the natural shifting of responsibilities in a family. Outside of the context of a family, I think both are rather equal, it's just a matter of capabilities at that point regardless of gender.

Lets get things right, saving money doesn't define being economical. And spending it doesn't mean a person is not economical. These things we must look at the perspective of business. And the most reason why women are not billionaires like you said. Women save and spend money wrongly. Lesser women give to the society than men do. A lot of men venture into businesses, which is giving to the society. Women hoard money and spend less believing that's being economical, still they end up broke. Being economical depends on how we spend and save our resources. A person may be spending a lot of money on the right thing, definitely they'll get a good return on the long run. While the other party would be saving gradually, without getting any good return. In economics it's better to spend properly than to save well. If we define economical as not spending money. Who would build the hotels and other infrastructures today? On the other flip, men put good use of money in the society. Few men waste their resources compared to women. In fact, if men had the most population as women, the economy of the world would have been increased better than it is. Only few women set up successful businesses. The other population of women, save their money and spend less. Thereby depending on their savings for survival. How else do you expect a person who depends on her savings to spend money. They'll definitely spend lesser money to increase the durability of the money at hand. Also, talking about who spends the most money in a family doesn't define being economical. It's about the society at large. How resources are being used. Wasted or properly invested to create more wealth. Men take the most risk, in business. That's why a lot of men succeed in it. Women take minimal risk, that's why a good number of them still depend on men for money.
1869  Other / Off-topic / Re: If you are becoming a billionaire in 2025,buying a large ship should not be goal on: October 04, 2023, 11:57:02 PM
This would be the wrong advice for people who live aboard. Not everyone buy ships to cruise. Most people buy it as a home. However buying large ship as a billionaire may not be used as a home, but could be rented out for different occasions. That yields money to the billionaire. Anything can be a utility and a source of happiness to people. Such things is what generates money to business men. Take few minutes to think about the number of people who would want to go on a cruise during vacation. Staying in a ship over the night, taking interesting pictures. Many would pay handsomely to do that. And are doing it everyday. Billionaires buy ships and make money from it. Many use theirs to ship goods depending on the size of the ship. I think you're wrong for seeing it as a waste of money. Or mainly for luxury purpose on the side of the buyer. That's not true. On the other hand, smaller ships, going at a cheaper rate, have provided nice shelter for people in America and some parts of Greece. Citizens now go to work from their boat home. People train kids aboard and save up enough money before moving to live in houses. I read in your advise that people should build houses. On the contrary, some people in the "live-aboard niche" may have an opposite of what you just said Op. They first pay or purchase a ship, before thinking about building a house. After spending years living in the boat or ship. Hence, while trying to give an advise always do that to those who asked for it. As you may be pissing some off. What do you expect a person whose home is a ship to think of this advise. In a nutshell, not buying a ship won't put an end to all the world problem you've listed above. These misfortunes have been in existence, before we came to this world. The floor is open for everyone to make this place a better one for themselves and others. It's a thing of choice and mindset. Self interest, leads how people spend their money.
1870  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Pillow Fight League on: October 04, 2023, 11:34:10 PM
I have not heard such sports. Op edit your post and add some images of you are saying and the link which you made the research so that the story will look legit. As it is we don't know they are using the pillow to fight even the slap fight I have not heard of it. So I will advise to link the stories. I am curiously to see the images and the link to read more. And I don't think it is an international fight and if it was an international sport, international sport channels and international news stations would have broadcast it.

I believed it is a regional game. Pillow fight and slap fight, I will not even light to watch it because it would not be interested and it will be too brutal.

For this Pillow fight I think not many people heard of it, but slap sport really? You didn’t come across some videos or articles talking about it, that’s weird because it did a very good buzz everywhere. I will try to add a good picture for the topic but what are you talking about if my story is legit hun? It is real and both are already considered sports. You should be the one who search more about such things and I didn’t base my information to an article to mention a specific source.
Brutal for using pillow? Or you really thought they fill the pillows with rocks hehe. Yes slap fights are brutal and many fighters already suffered dangerous injuries, maybe it will be stopped soon if more cases appears which i believe they will in next Leagues they organize. 
Despite being an international sport, not all international channel would show such games. They show what their audience, would love to watch. Not every viewer find joy watching such an unpopular game for their subscription. I saw the slap competition did get some attention, because of how much people love physical fights. It's somehow related to hand wrestling. Game developers also integrated slapping games for mobile games. A proof of the fame such fight brought to the gaming world. As for pillow games, it'll have to take more time to be famous and shown across top channels. If they'll be organizing the slapping game to a minimal and friendly manner for the health of participants. Pillow fight is a nice substitute. Slapping fight, will have bad impacts on people's eardrum. Which pain is very critical to the comfort and balance of the participant. Down to the gambling world. Gamblers need to study the game; players, statistics and profits. Before venturing into such a new league. No one love staking money on a game they do not understand. Once the slapping league starts popping out good odds and provides good participants, with high probability of winning in the league. Gamblers may be curious to see or play in favor of their favorite pillow fighter. This sounds funny, but expect the unexpected. New games as these would make it to becoming an internationally legalized games. And sports associations would sponsor and push them to get known and famous in the community. Unlike old games like football, it'll be difficult to see slapping or pillow fighting games easily on the streets. That's why they're not famous yet, and needs years to go viral to such an extent.
1871  Economy / Gambling / Re: make some developments related gambling on: October 04, 2023, 11:12:40 PM
I think OP is looking at gambling apps, as it's growing alongside online gambling. I have not used any gambling apps at the moment. And doesn't focus on getting active on anyone. Because the app's data size might increase to an extent of lagging the operation of my device. Though, it helps gambling on the go, just like any other app. Op would have suggested few app based online gambling. I've also experienced some telegram based gambling activities. Yet it doesn't seem convincing to try such gaming. From the very observation of the gaming niche, lots of players do it web based not via app. With each user's different opinion for their preference. However, his statements are unclear to me, I'd say that despite the uncertainty of what he wrote about, it centers at online gambling. The government is also regulating online gambling, not for its widespread alone. But, to keep control of the kind of people involved in gambling. Underage gamblers. Addicts and cheats, contributes to some of the reasons people are asked for KYC. And other regulatory moves. Hence, the speed in growth of internet users, have flooded the online gambling sites with lots of irresponsible players. Making the regulatory process more difficult for the government. Countries like Australia, try had to keep check on the online gambling sector. Such as to save her citizens from addiction and bad gambling conduct. Following its importance and portability to the gambling society, we expect more players to adopt online gambling. Thereby, creating a huge gambling market, depending on the growth of internet users. Which we know expands everyday. The easy gambling at home process, have made lots of players get so attached to gambling activities. And it pose as a disadvantage.
1872  Other / Beginners & Help / Re: Be careful were you put your hard earn money on: October 03, 2023, 11:59:42 PM
These scam periods happened so fast, looking back to what the cryptocurrency market has suffered from CEX. I'll admit that saving money on centralized exchange is very risky. But, it's obvious that people easily forget about these scams, especially the newbies who was not affected by the previous ones. The cryptocurrency bull run is known for being attractive to fresh investors. These people do no research about what they're holding or investing into. That's the cause of having multiple victims, whenever centralize platforms shut down or go bankrupt. The market gains enormous amount of investors, but lose them to scam projects. And they'll never come to invest into bitcoin anymore. It's the disadvantage of lacking research ability as an investor.  The market, to retain existing investors, also need to remind  them, about such mistakes. Just like Op did, with this thread. For most, it's hard to resist some scam during the bear or bull market. Aside that, being in charge of their money and holding private keys is a crucial reminder, that shouldn't be on snooze. Else, the market will suffer from lack of investors, unlike in the past.

Whooping amounts of money ranging at billions of dollars lost to hackers, is affecting negatively the speed of bitcoin's growth. Which occurrence, is powered by the carelessness of bitcoin community members; investors, traders etc. Those exchanges are vulnerable to hackers, added to the fact that their owners are greedy. Possessing hundreds of millions in dollars, is tempting. Hence, it's our duty as bitcoin users and investors, not to put the temptation of messing with our funds on the CEOs of different crypto platforms. Since it's strenuous to manage people, only a few follow due instructions. Those that like reading bitcoin docs have high chances of not becoming victims. The rest that utilize bitcoin their own way, without care and control, will have themselves to blame.
1873  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Will the Gambling Sportybet (Company) Refund the Money? on: October 03, 2023, 11:15:32 PM
He playing dumb after losing his money. Anyone who bet is expecting to win and if this boy wins, he will get the money.  But this will teach the kid a lesson about risks.
While I agree that his money is not to be refunded for him to learn his lesson.  It is too mean to post the image of the boy, whoever posted the image of the boy does have the intent to shame him.

Now he has to answer to his parents while his parents will also be put to shame.
I think the question actually should be, how did the media got to know about this incident?, was it the betting company that shared this incident with the media, or was it the boy himself, who ever shared this with the media is the one who shared also shared the boy's image, and in this case, I think it's the boy himself.

Judging from the fact that he is still too young to understand how important privacy is to one's life, most especially in this generation we live in, he probably shared this on one of his social media account with his pic, and the media finding it an interesting story took it up.
Yeah it seems the post blew up and the media feast on trends like termites. You'll see similar posts about this on multiple blogs, soon. The boy is meant to have a name and with that, his photo can be found maybe on Facebook. The boy's problem is double. He doesn't understand the implication of gambling as an underage. Experience is the best teacher. His peers may have staked their school fees and he's trying to imitate them. The kid needs an Iphone. Or whatever may have been freaking him out, to take such a decision. If the casino refunds him, what do you expect of every other person who lost money in the casino. The question or this thread, have a simple answer. Casinos follow strict rules and chatting with their social media manager cannot change anything. It's impossible to refund him! I don't think he is addicted yet. He is anxious of what could be the outcome of his decision. A remorseful teen, wouldn't post his nonchalant attitude online, seeking for help. Teachers need to begin moral instructions for students like this boy. He's not stopping soon, if care is not taken. The possibility of him, paying the school fees even when refunded is very thin.  If gambling can mess with adults, what more a 16 year old? nothing unfamiliar. We see worst cases, not just online, but in our society. I've seen people risk their school fees and lose. But, they always have a way of tricking their parents, as a plan B. It still boils down to waste of resources for the family of the boy. 
1874  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Have You Ever Made Such Mistake Before, But Won still? on: October 03, 2023, 10:47:35 PM
Such mistakes don't happen often. But luckily the OP is happy for winning. It happened to me once, playing roulette games. Though the opposite of what Op experienced, I wanted to stake high amount, but played low amount and won. I got worried, and always wondered, assuming I staked the high amount. That would have increased my win. I noticed playing for too long, can cause mistakes while gambling. Or too many thoughts on our mind, not focusing. Yet such careless moves yields reward for some players. Other things like regretting not staking big amount, after winning with small amount, always crosses my mind. I also consider them as mistakes too. But, if a gambler mistakenly plays a game and lose out, he'd see that as a complete mistake. Op's case is indeed luck. And he may be pushed to continue wagering $3, since the reward came up a little bit. Finding out when to wager big and small money is difficult, but the profits of wagering big overshadows most players. An inexperienced player may kick start his next level of gambling by staking higher than they used to. I'd like to know Op's opinion, on his decision about his lucky day. Would he go back to wagering few cents or follow an increase? In my opinion, I'd play with the profit by staking high until its exhausted. They could be another lucky moment, because we win, even if a small amount is at stake. That's why randomly trying out high amount, still works best for players, according to their budget.
1875  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Educate yourself to be a frugal gambler on: October 03, 2023, 09:32:44 PM
However, since gambling is still luck and chance based, not all gamblers are given the chance to be in profits, that’s why some just resort into enjoying their favorite games even if they are losing from it.

This is based, I have a close friend who is a slot player who always plays at Gates of Olympus even though the RTP at that time isn't good, he doesn't care about winning or losing later, all he knows is that he's playing a game he likes. I can't give him any advice, because whatever I say, he will definitely ignore it. Unlike him, I'm a type of gambler who is more mature in terms of seeking profit which is in line with seeking entertainment.

Frugal gambling is centered on factors like playing for fun, joining comp clubs, budgeting our bank roll, and devising techniques for more wins. A frugal gambler's goal is to never stake huge amounts in gambling. The use of comp clubs as a low roller is possible. Many think comps clubs are for only high rollers. A gambler that plays consistently can be accepted on different comp clubs in casinos. It'll help reduce expenses as a gambler, hotel rooms, food and drinks are offered free to the gambler. According to their activities on the casino. Other things to consider as a frugal gambler is playing for fun like everyone said. It helps the gambler understand that gambling can be a commodity like other things, which make us happy; going for vacation, watching football match etc. These things we pay for it too. And expect no reward. So, if one takes gambling as such, they'll be conscious of gambling too many times in one sitting. Your friend, enjoys the games, that's a good gambler, but, since gambling offer rewards, wagering money into it, we also need to utilize techniques to earn those rewards. Not just playing for fun sake alone. We also, need to observe our bank rolls, lay out specific amount to be spent on a day, gambling. Winning adds to the fun, as we can stake more with the extra funds. Most a times the money scheduled for the day, may not finish, due to winnings. Some expert frugal gamblers, wager the winnings and the scheduled money till the day is gone. Most times they'll go home with profits. A comp player, on the other hand, doesn't need to hurry, as they have a free room in the hotel. They can spend lots of time gambling and enjoying the fun with other comp players or their spouse. The benefits of staying frugal as a gambler is numerous. And it's a good thing to practice it.
1876  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Satoshi's first tweet since 2018? on: October 03, 2023, 06:08:54 AM
This images from X should put paid to this confusion.

Satoshi didn't make the tweet.

This image keeps things clear and also will make people believe it's not Satoshi. The account is not being penalized for not adding Parody on his profile name. No authentic account represents Satoshi on twitter. Hence, the owner of that account is the first person to own a verified Satoshi twitter username. Regardless of the new twitter verification process. A lot of people still trust blue tick accounts. They may believe any tweet from such account, despite seeing the initial tweet where he indirectly mentioned being a parody. Isn't there any other means of identifying Satoshi, without requiring him to sign a message? No, no other means of identifying him exist. It's the highest height of staying anonymous and private. Satoshi is indeed an advocate of privacy. This has thought me the importance of staying private as a bitcoiner. Multiple journalists have litanies of unsuccessful moments, while in search for Satoshi. So he, Satoshi, won't make the task so simple by setting up a twitter page. In other ways, the increase in number of people claiming to be Satoshi, has made the work more strenuous for journalists. I think Satoshi can easily come out and say that he is Satoshi, but no one believes him, unless he signs a message. What an invention! In my days of searching and researching about Satoshi, I would have believed Op's thread. But, it's safe to say now that, Satoshi has been away since he left. Provided no other proof is available to claim his identity, he is a free man.

"Your bitcoin is secured in a way that is physically impossible for others to access, no matter for what reason, no matter how good the excuse, no matter a majority of miners, no matter what."
-- Greg Maxwell
1877  Economy / Economics / Re: Ideas without action: An overview of a successful entrepreneur and a dreamer. on: October 03, 2023, 03:21:05 AM
I want to add one more really point into that.

Fear of losing their family while pursuing dream

Yeah, it may look add from others but still, it is one of the reasons why the majority of the ones who are filled with ideas can't afford to chase their dreams cause they might be the only person who can feed the family, or thousand other reasons like that which we may experience/ passed/heard is also stop them from doing what they can potentially do because they may not have the financial stability to run the family if there is no income generated from that person so they all keep doing even if they wish they could do something better.
A business man that stays with his family, is best to move along with them. There is no way he'll lose his family because of business. Unless, he traveled and left his family behind. If he leaves enough money for his family before traveling, he may not lose his family, even. Planning, consistency and courage fuels business growth and ideas. Not anybody can do it alone. Many would need help in the process. Hence, working together with the family can be effective. They could be your best business advisers, partners or participants. Depending on the level of understanding in the family. But, its common among business people, their family joins them. So, a family man who cares, can't fail his family for business. Unless he's working to set up a fresh family. A successful business from an unsuccessful family, in terms of cooperation, will suffer losses. Personally, I'd say that a man can as well work with his family on a business and end up being very successful. In accordance with what he offers to the society. Some locations may be lacking out on some services, and would need special services on the utility, and no one to handle or sell it to them. These are important research to make, before setting up a business. Not just filling up the brain with thoughts and no action. Once a person is sure that what they're about to offer the society is on demand, they shouldn't be scared of setting up the business. Fine it may not start immediately, but he'll gain customers. I don't see family as a hindrance.
1878  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Getting paid on gambling accounts on: October 03, 2023, 02:26:13 AM
Wow, that's so greedy of you! Hahaha, not just once you did that; are you sure that would be the last one? because it only shows that you can't control your greed.

Greed makes up gambling and he only observed his mistakes and wanted others not to be like him. So, he isn't handling his earnings that way. anymore. I've done that in the past and nothing was wrong about it. I still have some funds left on the casino. Which, I'd play anytime I feel to gamble them. As a gambler we'll always stay tempted to wager our funding. Especially, when deeply into the game. At some point, a gambler can hardly control his greed, according to the outcome of their games. That's why it'll be important to remind OP that his moves to stop are great, but if still occurring, he should always take off his funds immediately before beginning gamble for the day.  This shows, how people can easily get used to doing something, even if it affects them financially. It can happen to anybody. Depending on how interesting or happy gambling makes them. If it's much fun, the person may not think of stopping. But, in cases where the person finishes every fund, they would be sad thinking about what made them happy. Casinos have means of keeping people, by giving them calculated wins. They know if you keep losing without winning, you'd stop. If sometimes you win, the glee of playing more activates in the player's rountine and it could affect the allocated funds in the account.
1879  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Before you take sides on: October 02, 2023, 10:22:45 AM
I think gamblers knows how to read between the lines, I mean we can smell fellow gamblers if they broke a rule or doesn't tell the truth if they will accused online casinos, specially those who have established their reputations already. That's why he always says to give us some proof, like your betting or some form of communication from support.

So I do agree that we shouldn't take sides very easily and try to be as "fair" as we can before judging the casino or the gamblers themselves. For sure, reputable casino's wouldn't just put the hammer on a certain player unless they really have all the facts. The thing though is that they are not going to give out the details on how they arrived on that decision or how they know that certain players are just taking advantage and abusing their casinos.

A casino that provides efficient customer service, will provide the reason for not paying a member. Readers look into this, before taking sides. If I read such an article, its obligatory to observe the quality of support the casino gave the big winner. Casinos that stopped responding to the gambler after winning big, should be blamed. So, cases like this one, is getting too much and casinos are mostly blamed. Because some casinos are found guilty, many others will be seen as guilty, even when not. The question remains, why now? Subsequently, the player wagers money in the casino and wins, with zero problem of withdrawals. But, when he wins big, the casino begins their research on the player to know if he broke any rule. One way or another he did, and the money is denied off him. I think it's a bad conduct. If need to check up a casino member's activities arises, they should do that always or immediately.

To help the player understand better and stay clear from breaking rules. The casino need to issue those bans, even when they're not winning. Out of greed, some casinos enjoy the losses of the player, and fail to check if they're breaking any rule. That's where the problem of taking sides erupt. People are not nut. We read to uniquely understand a situation. When a casino is known for its quality attention to issues, a player is blamed for breaking rules by the community. Not all threads as such, have I seen the community blame only the casino. As they also use the casino and have not experienced such a back log. Question would be asked and if no sufficient answer is provided, the player or casino gets the bad review. Depending on their reaction to the problem. A player that takes advantage of the casino, will be penalized by the casino and nothing is wrong with it.  I think only few people take sides. If the number of people who take sides are higher, then the casinos are at fault.
1880  Economy / Economics / Re: How do you manage your finances and family if your income is low range? on: October 02, 2023, 09:51:08 AM
Running a family is not one sided. In most part of the world people stay together with extended families to cut cost for individuals. The most difficulty, falls on a household where only the husband or wife makes the income. If they do, they'll need to calculate every expenses before buying a product. Money management is crucial, when running a family. Although, people's idea differ, the best answer is being contented. Get punctual to work and improve the quality of your skills. With good plans a person can manage a family despite earning low income and have extra funds to save. A lot of high income earners trying to impress the society, struggle to manage their family financially. Most times they get help from the low income earner, who manage his money. I've experienced or seen cases, where a low income earner complains about lending a high income earner some money. yet has not been paid. So, I expect advises that centers at running a family, regardless of the income range. Inexperienced people lose out lots of resources, while trying to maintain a quality family standard of living. Which lifestyle, weighs their finances down and lead them to take loans. You'd notice that without proper management anybody fails in running a conducive family. A low income earner, shouldn't rent an expensive house or eat in restaurants. They must depend on home made foods. Then invest time on the growth of their kids. It's a good job that can generate more income to the family in future. Chasing for extra income, terminates the time meant for the kid's growth. Parents who don't spend time to teach their children, underestimate the value of children. The next few years that child may not depend on you completely. Teaching them will enable financial freedom in their lives as adults. Reducing expenses and maximizing profits, for the family. If a parent makes so much money, but has less time and in future their kids run low on income, such a parent will lose lots of money. What is certain is that the family growth will move, but the direction it points, rich or poor, must be mastered.
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