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221  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: How possible is it to win lottery 14 times using mathematics calculations on: March 27, 2024, 09:34:03 PM

Navigating through articles online got me attracted to a catchy caption yet disturbing (the link posted below).
I am  a stern believer that gambling. Which I believe that lottery is, is purely a game of luck rather than skills or expertise.
How this managed to happen repeatedly for 14 times means it's not just luck, something else must have happened.

https://www.unilad.com/news/mathematician-won-lottery-14-times-317063-20231230


Leave your opinion if you think it's 100% luck to be  winner or there is a particular skill needed.

This is 100% some sort of collusion going on.  I don't know the numbers behind it but it's almost mathematically impossible to win the lottery that many times.  It's happened where people have won 2 or 3 times but it's extremely rare.  I don't know if I've ever seen a case of any more than that.  So to win 14 tines just isn't possible.
222  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2024 NBA Season on: March 27, 2024, 09:29:01 PM
The Mavs are not weak on the inside anymore with Gafford and Lively defending the rim. Mavs is strong.

To complete the list of those guys who made the Mavericks' defense tough, I'm also gonna give credit to P.J. Washington for showing impressive defense. He's the one who contained both Sacramento Kings key scorers Domantos Sabonis, mostly on low post, and De’Aaron Fox on the perimeter. The same performance was also shown by him in the previous game against the Utah Jazz.

I like what he said a few days ago that the Mavericks already have 2 of the best scorers in the league and what they need to do is to accompany these guys with their good defense. Impressive chemistry even though he's just played only 5 games with the team.

That's how teamwork is supposed to be. Hope they will maintain that good phase for a long.

I've always thought that with kyrie and Luka it's just making it blend and work.  Both ball dominant guards is what makes it semi clunky to watch at times.  Agree the defense is better.  Watched lively at Duke and was hoping the Knicks scooped him up as future at center.  He is gonna have a good nba career.  Not overly great but is needed on almost every team what he brings.
223  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2024 NBA Season on: March 24, 2024, 05:23:39 PM
Bol Bol got the best of Wemby tonight. I think Bol is underestimated and deserves more minutes. He got a funny clip tonight too… Phoenix is going to be dangerous in the playoffs.

Tell that Shaq, he often said he thinks Bol Bol is better than Wemby.  Grin

I don't think Phoenix will be dangerous in the post season though.
Their defense is just not good enough and against solid teams they often get exposed. Obviously health is another issue.
They are the classic 3 headed dragon offensively but on D they have many problems. 13th place in defensive rating doesn't sound super bad but that's just in the middle of the pack and if you want to win a chip this must be much better. Hell, even Memphis has a better def rtg than Phoenix.

They don't have problems on the D, they have NO D at all. They love to shoot the ball, but it's almost like they just move when a player is coming at them with the ball and let them score. I love the Suns, but they will never win a championship with this team. Time to sell some pieces and replace them with something better.

Every good perennial team needs a Bruce bowen type of player that you can use to sick on the opponents best player.  I agree with everything but still think they are good enough to challenge deep into the playoffs.  Any team with Durant on it will always be in the mix.  Dude is impossible to cover and can get his shot whenever he wants.  They will have issues with a Denver type of team, they won't be able to stop jokic with that D.
224  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Always check the deposit address on: March 24, 2024, 05:20:24 PM
This is not new warning but I think people might need to be reminded about this after experiencing this personally just now. I recently made a loan using a casino wallet address, I check the wallet address if it’s the same before I ask the loan and I confirmed that it was the same.

The problem comes when the loan is already sent while my casino wallet address update right after the loan amount sent. Take note that I’m using same wallet address since I play to this casino for about 3 years and they just update my wallet address some time after I post my loan request here.

To make the story short. The balance is not credited but after a lengthy discussion with the support and after sending proof that my old wallet address is still the same when I made the deposit(loan) then they recover my funds out of good will.

The lesson here is always check the wallet address before you deposit no matter how long do you use the same address. Most importantly don’t use casino wallet address to receive funds that has a delay such as loan money and campaign payments since there’s a chance that they will update their wallet address without prior notice. Keep safe and have fun.

Agreed.  Any wallet you use that you don't control you absolutely need to.  I wouldn't get funds sent to an address I don't control either.  Whenever receiving crypto I would have it sent to a custodial wallet where I have control of the keys.  Then I would send to the secondary site.  To many mistakes can be made and almost impossible to undo.  Glad you got your situation figured out.
225  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Can we still truly achieve anonymous gambling in crypto? on: March 24, 2024, 05:17:52 PM
Crypto has been known for anonymity. During the early stage, we like to promote it using the words "decentralized" and "anonymous ", and it's the main reason why a lot of gamblers have chosen to gamble using crypto to gain full privacy, but it seems like things have really change a lot now as gamblers are looking for a casino that are licensed while some casinos who promotes anonymous gambling eventually act like a fiat casino that requires KYC.

What do you think about this one, where is are we heading? And can we still consider crypto casino different from fiat casino?

Crypto and gambling "rules" aren't any different than fiat in terms of compliance.  The part that differs is access.  Since crypto is a universal currency if you find a casino you trust that's based in a location that doesn't require kyc than I guess you can use it.  But for me I comply with any laws regardless.  You need to report for tax purposes etc so for me I don't think so no.  Amd if a site didn't require it and not located in a place where I can gamble I wouldn't use that site either.
226  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: Dogecoin (DOGE) on: March 23, 2024, 07:52:32 PM
It is indeed meme coin but the best among all meme coins and you can be a long time hoarder by trusting dogecoin. Moreover, some of their services are managed where investors have a good opportunity to make profits.
As far as i know dogecoin was in a good position even before Elon musk came and now it has number one position in all meme coin. After all i am a very old dogecoin investor if I am not wrong.
Since I came across dogecoin it has been doing well in the market and I think it is one of the best memecoin you can find in the market and among the altcoins you can look up to. Dogecoin have been doing well, this is the kind of memecoin that is reliable for people to invest than going for meme coin that are not reliable that crash in the market at anytime.  When naming altcoins that are of good value dogecoin can also be considered .

In the long term it probably be the only one that lasts in the end.  It has first mover advantage and 99.9% of the other memecoins are just empty projects, they are pointless.  They are created solely to male the creators more money and a small group of insiders.  People will lose millions even billions after this bullrun because they will be stuck holding a bag of useless coins.  They don't realize it yet but doge is probably the only way to long term hold a memecoin.
227  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Between Betting Exchanges and Sportsbooks Which has a Profit Potential? on: March 23, 2024, 07:48:36 PM
How does betting exchange work exactly? I learned that it is different from a sports book. I have looked through the gambling board I am yet to see anything like that. Between a betting exchange and a sportsbook, which of them guarantees that I will make a higher profit after a stake of no more than 3% of my bank which is my maximum risk?

I don't know the difference but I always look at different locations once I find a game I want to bet on.  Go to the site that has the best odds. Most of the time it's negligible but in the case of some future vets in sports you will find a big difference.  That's how I try to deal with maximizing profit on sports betting.
228  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: What is your worst nightmare in a casino? on: March 23, 2024, 07:46:14 PM
I’m talking about the potential problem that you might encounter in the casino. Personally,  My worst nightmare that I don’t want to happened to me is when I hit huge jackpot while the casino investigate my account ask documents that will support my financial capability on gambling.

I’m only reading this issue on scam accusation but this is painful if happened to me like hitting max multiplier on slot games that result to 50K profit. Can’t imagine finally hitting my dream multiplier then casino seize my profit. This is just an abstract discussion so we are not really assuming that casino will do this especially the reputable casino.

I don't get what you are talking about.  If ypu are playing slots and win big presumably it's not too much money that you played with but hit a big jackpot.  Amd either way if that's a thing why couldn't you just say it's from your savings.  And what's the threshold where they say the funding wasn't "legitimate" and take your winnings.  Don't think in a brick and mortar casinos in the US that could happen.  They make you sign tax papers but that's for payment, there is no check into your personal finances or job history.
229  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: NBA 2023-2024 betting on: March 23, 2024, 02:52:59 PM
I got some picks for the upcoming games but not so sure if my win rate will improve, but I'm still trying and at the same time trying to stay discipline.

Miami -3 - loss
Ingram is out and Miami needs a win. Miami has 2 straight losses at home, they need to prevent that streak and win this game.

Lakers -7.5 - loss
Play-in spot is very important, and Davis might return, so they should win this game, hopefully by double digit.

Warriors -5.. loss
Same situation with the Lakers, a win here is necessary.

Updated record 39-46 46%)

Got Rekt..all 3 are bad picks, LOL... May win rate are dropping just like the Warriors,.. gotta get back in the game with these picks.

1- Knicks -7.5 - Good home team vs bad road team, I'll take the home team all day with the spread.

2- Magic -3.5 - Magic have an impressive home record and currently on a 5 winning streak. they should win and cover.

3- Rockets -10.5 - Jazz have no business winning, while the Rockets trying to continue their win streak for the play-in spot.

I'm tailing the Knicks and Houston with you.  Was 2-1 last night and looking for another team to bet on top of these 2.  Knicks had a nice road trip I can't see them losing here tonight.  I'm tempted to take the bulls tonight at only +7.5.  Seems like a suspect trap game.  Second night on the road back to back and taytum already a game time decision.  Will probably rest.  Thinking I'm gonna take the bulls here.
230  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2024 NBA Season on: March 23, 2024, 02:50:07 PM
Too bad for the Warriors they can't win another game.

They fall to the Pacers at home because of their bad 3 point shooting, Warriors shot 29% only while the Pacers shot 42%, huge difference, and we know when the Warriors are struggling outside, they'll likely lose the game, and that's what happen. With that loss they are now 36-33 at number 10 which is followed by the hot streaking rockets with 34-35... they are now close to each other and I'm afraid the Warriors will fall and will miss the play-in.

By the way lakers won vs the Sixers, so they are safe now from dropping in ranking.

I agree.  Watching them last night they can't defend, don't look like they have a sense of urgency just not the same team.  Might not be the best opinion but I'd like to see steph on a different team.  This current team is cooked and will waste away the rest of his career there.  They had a nice run but it's safe to say it's pretty much over.
231  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: Do you this the current correction was local bottom price for alts? on: March 22, 2024, 09:41:01 PM
I feel like it is.  A lot of consolidation right here but watch bitcoins price because that drives everything in a bull run.  If bitcoin goes up alts thrive, if it goes down altcoins bottom out.  I'm guessing we hit a local bottom but am watching closely.  Might go sideways for a couple months leading into the bitcoin halving.
232  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: Dogecoin (DOGE) on: March 22, 2024, 09:39:30 PM
Is DOGE Coin's Rise a Sign of the Future of Cryptocurrencies, or a Fleeting Internet Meme Phenomenon?

Many people laugh at Dogecoin because Doge is included in the memecoin category. but they forget that coining can make someone a millionaire in cryptocurrencies. and from the beginning, since I got to know Dogecoin until now, I still believe that Dogecoin will give me big profits in the future. and most importantly we must not miss every moment and condition of the bullish market. because Dogecoin will definitely follow a bullish trend from year to year.

Possibly it could.  Although I agree with you on the short term.  Long term holders are screwd.  There is no break in block rewards and its 10,000 new doge every minute...forever.  demand can't always outplay supply and with this forever emission eventually doge will hit a peak and be devalued from there.  It's like most alts, timing is key because they don't all.go.up forever.
233  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2024 NBA Season on: March 22, 2024, 09:35:51 PM
To be honest I am quite shocked about the win streak they are having right now, and without Alperen Sengun, their most efficient scorer as well. It's of course about the fact that they played some super weak teams as well, but they played bulls this time around and while Bulls is not great, they are not bottom of the league tanking team neither, so this win means more than any other in the streak.

I feel like they actually do have a chance to go to playoffs this way, if they keep up this production and how they are going, I think that they are going to be above warriors. It's cool to see this, ı just wonder how long they can keep it up, I do not think that they can just keep winning every game, eventually this streak will end.

Yes, I think everyone is really surprised with their winning streak specially that Sengun is down, I guess this is the very definition of players stepping up their games now because they know that their number 1 offensive player can't play. And then they have a good coach as well, who might have motivated them to really go above and beyond. I haven't check their next opponents, but if it is a great team, who knows, maybe their winning streak will end. But as this point, they proved that they are going to be a tough team to beat even at road. And even if they didn't make the playoff this season, for sure they will be back strong next year as they have build a good chemistry and blend it today.

Young and hungry.  I said it before but I honestly hope they get in.  I like to see what these younger players do in playoff situations.  They will be an issue in the playin games for someone.  They don't have experience but got.legs to make it hard on a game that's one and done.  NBA needs some new blood like Houston, okc, orlando, etc.
234  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: NBA 2023-2024 betting on: March 22, 2024, 09:31:50 PM
Another 2-1 for last night on the right side of the books last couple days.  Will try to keep it going here are my picks for tonight so far:

Knicks -6.5.  Might be a Homer bet but last 5 games keeping the opponent under 100 points, this one should be tight so long as everyone is full up playing.

Pacers -6.5. Cavs are down a couple of guys and I really thing the Pacers are gonna make a run at the 4/5 hole position here.  They are better than their record suggests.

And gimme the Celtics-15.5 here at home.  I know Detroit took them to OT this year but Celtics are steam rolling.  I expect a massive blowout.  130-107 type game.

Good luck everyone.

Another 2 and 1 night.  Knicks were dicey once OG was out but they have been playing great team ball lately.  Cavs game shocked me but hey anything can happen...and Boston they are just straight rolling through the season.  Going to be tough for anyone to beat them in a 7 game series.

Tonight I have just one pick and laying it all down on...

The Suns-9.  At home and with a relatively healthy squad I like their shot here at under double digits.



Nailed the only bet last night.  While most of my time will be neck deep in the ncaa tourny I laid in 3 bets for tonight.

Bucks -9.5 at home against the Nets.  Last night they played Boston hard without giannis.  Think they roll the Nets here in a 130-115 type of blowout.

Kings-11.5 at the Wizards.  Don't like long road games but the Wizards are awful.  Kings should roll

Jazz +14.5 vs Dallas.  I like Dallas to win here but expect the Jazz to put up a fight.  Big spread hoping for a backdoor cover from the Jazz.

Good luck and enjoy the games (especially the ncaa tourny)

A brutal night last night to include my team the Knicks took an L.  Another day another night to win right lol. 

Boston -14.5 at the Pistons.  Same theory best team vs worst.  Can't see the Celtics lose and they should be able to press this spread.

Rapters +16.5 at home against okc.  Okc is good but rapts hopefully can get some home cooking and keep it under a 20 point loss here.

And last one Timberwolves-6.5 at home against the cavs.  Timberwolves should dominate the paint and win this one.  Expect a close game and Wolves pull away at the end. 

Good luck everyone.
235  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Where is the fun when you lose your money? on: March 22, 2024, 09:26:36 PM
Hi community,

When we make a bet and put our money on the line, we may lose money, time, and even some daily tasks that we neglect, and the first goal remains to make a quick profit with the largest possible amount of money, but I do not know why some people consider bets to be more  for fun  and a way to spend time than to win money.

Personally, I would consider it fun when my budget is much greater than my losses or when I gamble with someone else's money, and this is something I would not do if I had no benefit in it.

I think there are those who agree with me and those who do not agree with me, but it remains my personal opinion and it's an opportunity to share it with you on this topic.

So where's the fun when you lose your money?

You are looking at it the wrong way.  Some people pay $1000 to see a sports game with a good view.  That is basically you "losing" money in return for entertainment.  I gamble for fun and the entertainment of it.  When you bet on a sports game I'm much more into it for teams I don't root for, therefore enjoying the game more.  So if I lose the bet I still had "fun" doing it.  Same thing with a day at the casino, it's an experience and your gambling loses are just payment for that experience.
236  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: NBA 2023-2024 betting on: March 21, 2024, 05:16:37 PM
Another 2-1 for last night on the right side of the books last couple days.  Will try to keep it going here are my picks for tonight so far:

Knicks -6.5.  Might be a Homer bet but last 5 games keeping the opponent under 100 points, this one should be tight so long as everyone is full up playing.

Pacers -6.5. Cavs are down a couple of guys and I really thing the Pacers are gonna make a run at the 4/5 hole position here.  They are better than their record suggests.

And gimme the Celtics-15.5 here at home.  I know Detroit took them to OT this year but Celtics are steam rolling.  I expect a massive blowout.  130-107 type game.

Good luck everyone.

Another 2 and 1 night.  Knicks were dicey once OG was out but they have been playing great team ball lately.  Cavs game shocked me but hey anything can happen...and Boston they are just straight rolling through the season.  Going to be tough for anyone to beat them in a 7 game series.

Tonight I have just one pick and laying it all down on...

The Suns-9.  At home and with a relatively healthy squad I like their shot here at under double digits.



Nailed the only bet last night.  While most of my time will be neck deep in the ncaa tourny I laid in 3 bets for tonight.

Bucks -9.5 at home against the Nets.  Last night they played Boston hard without giannis.  Think they roll the Nets here in a 130-115 type of blowout.

Kings-11.5 at the Wizards.  Don't like long road games but the Wizards are awful.  Kings should roll

Jazz +14.5 vs Dallas.  I like Dallas to win here but expect the Jazz to put up a fight.  Big spread hoping for a backdoor cover from the Jazz.

Good luck and enjoy the games (especially the ncaa tourny)
237  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2024 NBA Season on: March 21, 2024, 05:10:33 PM
One thing I do wonder is the Rockets, looks like they are on a great winning streak and getting closer and closer to Warriors, just 2 win difference, and I think that can be closed with how many players Warriors are missing. Could it happen? I do not know, they played some easy games, and the end stretch of their games looks like against weaker teams. If they can do that, it would be the first playoffs since a while, since the whole Harden era, and these are still very young players, so that would be awesome for them to get that experience.

Plus, Alperen may come back by that time, and if they do that then they could actually play well. Not saying that they will get the position, of course they may not, but at least it looks like we are going to see them end up having a chance, should be very good to see.

If they continue winning games and Warriors continue to struggle there's still chance that they can reached the play-in and yes it was way back Harden Era when they've last compete in the playoffs,  they added new sets of players who contributed well  though their rally might be not enough for the season but like what you said they are still composed of young generation stars and if they keep this squad and there's no changes that take place they can matured more and start moving forward for their chase to win again the title.



I'd actually like to see a new team in the mix.  Not that I want to see the tail end of stephs career start falling but we need new blood in the players.  It gets static watching the same matchups with the same players.  Gimme a young team with some hunger in there.

Speaking of which knicks are 3-0 on thsi road trip and end it tonight in Denver.  Not expecting much and will be happy coming back from a west coast trip 3-1 but I'd like to see them compete.  Still have 3 starters out but if they can keep it close all game it would be encouraging.
238  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Drake and Bruno Mars An Example of How Gambling Addiction Can Affect Anyone on: March 21, 2024, 05:06:26 PM
There is a difference though.  Drake can afford the addiction, what hurts is for people who can't.  Drake can lose a million and walk away.  He still has a productive life and it's obviously not effecting his lifestyle.  So what is the difference between addiction and enjoying something as a hobby so much that you continue to do it.  If someone golf's everyday do people look down on it?  Same thing here.
And what about Bruno Mars? It's true that when it comes to music and world popularity, Drake is the favorite, but don't you think that Bruno is also doing well for himself as well? I know as stated by the op that Bruno Mars is in the news for oweing $50 million dollars in gambling loan, but how legitimate is this news? Like I said before in my previous comment, there are a lot of fake and over exergerated news flying around each and everyday, bloggers and news channels will do or say anything, post anything against anyone just to drive internet traffic to their blog or site, so, things like that are better confirmed before believing them.

And concerning what you said about addiction and hobby, this are actually two complete different things, doing something you love and taking it as a hobby is completely different from doing something one is addicted in, for how a person participates in an activity he or she is addicted in or to, is quit and significantly different from how the same person participates in an activity he or she takes simply as a hobby.
Think about it.

How would you knwo if Drake is "addicted" to abling.  If he uses it as a form of entertainment.  It doesn't effect his lifestyle.  Doesn't effect his personal relationships and can live life without out it (presuming he can) what's the difference in that or buying a collection of 100 exotic cars that someone enjoys?  When ypu start impacting your life and can't stop that's when it becomes poisonous.  I didn't comment about Bruno Mars because I don't know anything about the fella.
239  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: What's next in the memecoin cycle? on: March 21, 2024, 05:03:36 PM
The honest answer and only answer here is no one knows.  Memes are completely useless in real life and greed drives that market of empty projects.  So they can go 1000% or lose you everything in as short as a day.  You get what you get but I don't see these crazy upwards trends happening for very long, it's not sustainable.  Take profits where you can and slide back into normal promising projects.
The upward and downwards trends are basics of the market, it's understandable. The memecoins cycle? No one have an idea how it will end because we're not in-control of the market, there's definitely more events to come. Profits are very important, atleast its the one thing that show we're having crucial moments in having our basic profits in the space. Memecoins can be very promising in the system but when it comes to making the expected moves, that's when they fumbled and ending up dissapointing these investors.

I disagree.  While yes some may profit on these things.  It's just one big disguised ponzi scheme that zero sum since they will all definately end up at zero at some point.  People are buying on the hopes there is a bigger sucler put there willing to buy it for much more.  Most of the time it's the same set of "developers" and they are just basically taking people's money.  They are useless in this market.  That's why no one will ever be able to judge when markets will start or end.
240  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: Meme Coin ( $GRIM Reaper ) on: March 21, 2024, 05:00:22 PM


$GRIM has resurrected from the desire of quality projects, it is time that all the sh*t coins to dissapear.

It is only a matter of time until $GRIM will pass all other meme coins and become the top coin.

Liquidity will be burned and contract renounced. No taxes or other bullshit!

$GRIM is a meme coin with no intrinsic value or expectation of financial return. There is no formal team or roadmap. the coin is completely useless and for entertainment purposes only.

Telegram: https://t.me/grimreapercoin

Twitter: https://twitter.com/grimreaper_coin

Website: https://grimcoin.vip/#tokenomics

Also listed on CoinMarketCap and Coingecko

So essentially just like every other memecoin lol.  I hope you are just trolling, otherwise if people put a single dollar into something like this you need your head checked.  Honestly are other memecoins just blatantly open like this and succeed.  Basically saying this is worthless come on in lol?  Serious question is this a troll or not?

That's not trolling, I've seen other memecoins being promoted like that. It's not uncommon in this space.

Well then to that fact anyone who loses money on these things I don't feel sorry for.  Happens in every market when it goes from pulling to a bear market and people lose theor entire bags cause these coins go to zero.  They get mad and blame the creators or developers of these projects.  What do you really expect to happen buying into these dumb projects lol.
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