The big bitcoin critics aka institutional investors are only doing that to create panic and sell pressure so they can accumulate more. Every investor should do their own dilligence and don't listen to FUD.

I like playing poker with my friends. Also Activity, Monopoly are classic choices to have a good time with your peers. Just make sure everyone knows the rules of the game. lol

A laptop will do if you are only trading a few pairs and don't need to concentrate on different things at the same time, but a large monitor would be much better for your eyes. Multiple monitors will help you multi task better and keep an eye on more pairs, indicators.

There are actually 3 main "things" that a trader must master in order to be successful. One is technical analysis which is that secret sauce that gives you an edge. Second they need to have proper risk management and finally third they need to master their mental game. They need to know how to manage emotions. That includes both bad and good feelings.

You should try the Stratis ICO platform: https://stratisplatform.com/products/ico-platform/ 
It is free for entry level, but if you need more customization options you need to opt for the paid version. An interesting perk is that you're going to host your ICO on Microsoft Azure servers which are known for their reliability.

Yes, you just need to have motivation and inner force. Think rationally my friend. It is statistically proven that you're going to lose in the long term when gambling. Then why make it a way of enriching yourself or generating profits?! If you just like the adrenaline rush when throwing those dices or roullette balls, cards, etc. then just play with very low amounts depending on your financial situation and just for FUN!

Some gamblers like to gamble more with bitcoin when the price spikes as they can have bigger rewards, but that is a mistake if you ask me especially if you are not playing for fun. The other part maybe try to cash in on profits and withdraw their btc.

"21" is my favorite gambling movie I can think of at the moment. They are a team of card counters led by an MIT student who wants study medicine. He is recruited by his math professor and goes to "play" in Vegas with the team until they are busted.

I remember a sports parlay with around 25 events that I placed around 10 years ago. My stake was only around $0.50 and guess what? I've won it! There was such a joy on me, omg..  My payment was over $450. That would be a multiplier of x900 of my stake. Imagine placing 10 bucks on that! 

My favorite game is poker because there you actually have an edge over the other players. That edge is your skill and knowledege about the game and how to read opponents' behaviour patterns. Also I like blackjack as you can have that extra chance if you count cards. lol

Chris Trew just announced on Twitter that "Masternodes applications will close at midnight (GMT) tomorrow" so if you wish to run a masternode for Stratis now is the time to do so!

https://twitter.com/chrisblockchain/status/1113398874016833536

There are many psychological factors that make one person to continue gambling even if they know in their conscious mind that they are going to lose on the long term. More often people who are in big trouble with their financial situation will likely continue to play as they "see" gambling as their only way out of the debt.

I am mostly playing with altcoins than with Bitcoins to be sincerely. I like to play with small amounts of my favorite altcoins like ETH or STRAT. I don't know why but I don't have as much fun when betting with BTC. Maybe because I am not playing with integer numbers? lol

Feel free to DM me with more details. I don't mind helping out a developing business and especially a newbie. It wouldn't be bad if you offer a small compensation for the time spent by users.

With online gambling you have the convenience of playing whenever you want from wherever you are as long as you have an internet connection.

When playing in a physical casino you can feel the "gambler's" specific atmosphere and get a better feel for the money as you're playing with fiat.   Also you can be more social and/or maybe have some drinks from the bar or server by a nice waittress while placing those bets.

You can't win on the long term against the house as long as they have that edge. You can have short time winning sprees, but you should cashout as soon as possible if you are not playing for fun. heck.. I recommend ONLY playing for fun!

There are some casinos where you can see the profit of users if they choose to make it public. I know that Bitsler offers this feature.

My top 3 is Stake, Bitsler and PrimeDice. In my opinion they have the best interfaces and provide the smoothest user experience in the crypto gambling industry. Moreover they have fun communities to hang out with while you're playing 

Football has been one of my passions since I was a little kid and I love watching it, but I also like to bet on tennis matches. However lately the sport that attracts me is horse racing. I haven't bet on it so far, but I'm looking forward to it. I want to root for my horses. lol

I don't search the cheapest exchange. I use the ones who have a high trustworthiness level, security, popularity, etc. Usually the major exchanges don't have too expensive fees as well. I recommend Binance or Bittrex.