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I like the new format, just want to admire my stay at the top before this round ends, as Slissy will surely win. Looked at the tables, but they have some rows hidden and I can't seem to unhide them so I can't confirm but I know I was behind at least 2 points (damn you Sheffield, Napoli, etc).
What's left interesting for me after the first game today is who actually got the EPL bottom 5 team selection right... I did pick some matches well in the prediction pool, but I was more conservative for this.
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To note, it shouldn't be seen as something special -- the SEC regularly gets pushback and backlash outside of Bitcoin/crypto, and usually it becomes visible when a politician decides to weigh in (and no surprise, because they're directly affected). Since it would force regulated banks to reject crypto custody as something that comes with significant capital requirements, the measure could deny millions of Americans access to safe and secure custodial arrangements for digital assets. This is tough for me to read. No one is denying anyone safe and secure custodial arrangements -- except the banks. If you can't keep a balance sheet along with the capital required, how is that safe and secure? If I wanted (for some reason) to ask a bank to secure my Bitcoin, then I better be prepared to ask them to prove they are indeed securing it (and backing it with capital), and not using it as leverage (like FTX and everyone else did/does), no? |
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Yeah, I think you can block whomever you want, deny what your principles deny, but then advocating others do the same and blanketing everyone from there (yeah, depending on my ToR or VPN, I'm even some days Iranian, or Russian, or whatever, I don't check) is poor judgment, at the very least ignorant.
When do "unlawful" people ever go through straight channels anyway? That non-blacklist IP connecting to you, do you ever really know who's behind it?
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Ah man KTChampions, you have disappointed me deeply for being a responsible fella. But I'm pleased to know you're in the "Happy wife, happy life" club. I am surprised that you are completely open with how much you bet though. It's no secret in my household I gamble or that I'm in Bitcoin, of course. But there are details only forum people know and my family never will haha. It's enough to know I will always put them first, but heh... how much brain space my football takes up, it goes with me to the grave (and to Bitcointalk people of course!).
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Somehow after all these years of MtGox coin rumours and their potential impact on markets, I feel like even if this comes to pass, we'll be okay.
And even if there is an impact. Better now in the throes of the bear rather than on a rally. A proper purge?
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Now that I know you guys can get F1 to over 20 people, I pray you all do the same favour to Champions League, Serie A and La Liga pools next season, because... where have you all been all this while? Haha.
Right then, here is my opening week strategy: Pick the first selection on Superbru pulldown for everything.
Trust me, I know how this works, because it didn't work out so far haha
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W00t W00t LFC_Bitcoin and Steve, have a couple on us, am sneaking peeks at the game now, got some money riding on them so definitely want Saints to pull these 3 points. They do need to improve second half though, Foxes came close a couple of times.
On the other partner in EPL, Gooners be showing a different side to them this stage of the season, aren't they? Yeah it's only Bournemouth, all due respect, but it's still tough to come up from 2 goals behind in the second half, and then top it off with a late, late goal.
So pleased for Arteta and the rest, that they're showing up with so much grit. Too bad I lost my bet (first half win)...
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Man I am so out of the pulse line I didn't even know the crap surrounding Toney is heating up... Anyway... I'm taking a huge risk on these bums.
My position gives me the freedom of risk. I can only go up, can't imagine how I'd play if I were actually in a prize spot... I'm definitely keeping Salah for the time being, there is no one, I would rather waste 4 points to get in for him, Bruno Fernandes is having a though fixture, for all we know De Bruyne might undergo another Guardiola experiment, so who else Son ? he's being nothing what his name suggest this season a "bouncing baby boy", and I'm not so positive on Phil Foden or Mahrez either so, it might take a while before I trust someone else from City except Ederson and Haaland, unless Man City gets eliminated in all competition, then a huge maybe.
Foden plays, finally, and scores, and I knew I felt an itch to put him in but decided to keep with Haaland (all the while while actually keeping Trippier on my bench). Is the Newcastle dream over? I did get really lucky keeping Almiron in one final game when he last scored, otherwise I'm not liking any of them right now. |
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Am I the only one thinking I really like what I'm seeing or am I jinxing them?
It seems to me that Dortmund's winning streak has been too long, it's not even usual to see them get so many wins in a row. If they manage to win and come out on top it will be impressive, but I think Leipzig is capable of taking points from Dortmund today, I even think they can beat them. No matter how strange it may sound, but be on the first place for Dortmund this is an unusual thing.  Well, I'm just glad I didn't jinx them. When you let in a goal with 10+ minutes to play, it's dangerous. When you're BVB doing that, it's almost like you're pulling out the "How to lose to Bremen after going 3 goals up until 89th minute" card and reading the script out to your players. So yeah, BVB... top of the league. I normally wouldn't take Stuttgart at home but I wonder if destiny can help along? 68/10 today to win vs Bayern. I've seen better odds, but I'm game. |
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I suspected Monza-Udinese-Fiorentina acca was not going to be a bad idea... but instead I went for Lecce upset at 10/1 (is it weird my BSFL performance is somehow influencing my bet picks?). Did not watch it but according to the stats I am thinking Napoli was a better team and just missed that killing touch in final third that usually comes so easy to Kvaradonna or Osimeh.
I had them and Inter as same goals in BSFL so I am hoping for Inter to blank as well.
@morvillz7z
Why aren't you playing BSFL with us? Expected to see you there.
That Kvara-however-you-spell-his-name guy is one reason why I keep spamming Georgia in Nations League, but I have a feeling his exploits with Napoli will soon reduce bookie margins on Georgia, but hopefully I can enjoy good odds from these Caucascus countries for a while now. Lazio needs to just lie down and die =p Speaking of guys like morvillz7z... I wonder who else are in the pools but not in BSFL? We need to start becoming mafia and pressure everyone in every pool to play everything =p |
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Man, the day did not start well for me at all. Picked both away teams in La Liga and EPL to win narrowly and they both do their best to lose the game quickly by giving away early goals. Can't pretend to know much about Girona or Getafe so I admit I went for the tight away win (which I usually do when odds from bookies are extremely even, as was the case here). I see only 3 of you went for the home win, can Girona pull off 2 goals in 2nd half? Now, is Atletico a good bet today?
No =) |
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Newcastle! Did they have to go behind so soon? Yeah, TAA will stop Rashford Even TAA in the best form against Rashford in a poor form would be problematic and Rashford is playing in the form of his life. It is just the way Trent plays with leaving heaps of space behind his back. That being said, Liverpool improved somewhat defensively and kept 4 clean sheets in a row, don't think they will manage the same tomorrow but maybe they have the chance now while I would have put a house on United winning a couple of weeks ago. Which is why I can't find it in myself to blame TAA for anything. Yes, he gives goals away, but his contribution up front more than compensates. The blame has to fall on the CBs. Gomez especially this season, even VVD (the former I really really liked in seasons past). Midfield of course is our biggest weakness because they are supposed to be what gives the license to TAA/Robbo. The entire issue with Liverpool squad has always been that the team's sum is always greater... 11 players playing to a capacity of 13. But you take away one piece and it falls apart. We knew this and had this problem even 3 years ago... before every piece came back again and we went on a streak that continued until our quadruple challenge. I mean, Klopp turned me into a believer after all. So, I've got to stick with the optimism at least. However, despite my rather sarcastic tone in that initial post; I actually think we might pull it off. I don't expect to run over them, and smash the goals in, but I do think we'll surprise a lot of people. The signs are there, Liverpool have definitely been making progress recently. I don't like our defensive fragility at the moment, but our attack is looking decent.
Also, I love Nunez I doubted him initially, but even when he doesn't score I just love the way he plays. It brings the chaos, and I absolutely love that sort of style. Reminds me a little of Suarez.
Yeah, Klopp's banked a lot of points with me and so much goodwill and faith that I will probably be one of those who'll sink with him if it ever gets to that (and I don't think it will). I'm not even a local, but he had/has a way of putting his mark on things. Even the few match programmes I did read, particularly during our darkest days, you won't find a replacement for that. Nunez, man. I said it too many times. I see him the way I see Firmino, not at all bothered that he isn't banging in the goals, just the way he plays is a joy. Absolute chaos as you say, and like Suarez, he didn't hit the ground running with goals and assists, but the chances he creates on/off ball, and the way he just wants to try every chance he gets? That will eventually translate into goals. Speaking of Bobby, I read he isn't renewing his contract. I will miss him, even more than Mane... |
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This might veer out of topic but remember when DEXs (even those on Bitcoin like Counterparty) had this liquidity Catch 22? There's not enough users because there's not enough liquidity, there's not enough liquidity because there's not enough users... the liquidity pool model that those non-Bitcoin DEXs use seemed to have solved it.
I suspect a similar model will encourage liquidity growth in LN. Seems to me the simplest route... and I'm ready to be attacked, only saying this as a simpleton.
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I jinxed this tie in another thread. Said Napoli are the only team I trust this season. And then they let me down. But you know, that's how it goes.
Didn't watch, but the game stats looked bare for Napoli (2 shots on goal). I knew it was the risky pick for BSFL but always felt like the masked man would continue his hot, hot streak. Thank Sarri, indeed...
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Even though I bet on Liverpool's last game and it did, I don't have any optimism about this team. In the first half, the wolves completely controlled the entire attacking potential of Liverpool and they literally had no chance. In the second half, Liverpool managed to win but I would not say that they were confident and that if they played with a stronger team, the result would have been the same. I think that when betting on Liverpool, you can fall into the same trap: so-so game, but good results -> confidence in the team grows -> then an unexpected defeat and a minus bet.
Yeah. Super trap. Avoid money on this team. I'm just there to show up, for better or for worse (for worse, is of course, the wisdom). What are your feelings about this?
Liverpool surprise everyone, and wipe the floor with Manchester United, call me delusional if you want  . I think Newcastle might be able to steal some points off Man City. Chelsea will likely struggle against Leeds, but I do think they'll end up winning this game. Arsenal probably finds is relatively easy against Bournemouth. Like I said, I expect Liverpool to at least challenge Man Utd now that we've got some of our players back, it might be too early to beat them convincingly like I suggested, but we should be able to show a little more quality now. Hopefully, Liverpool can keep fit now, and actually move up that bloody table. Amen! We nullify Rashford because TAA has an axe to grind with his defensive reputation and will do everything to run Rashford dry. Nunez finally has his bad luck hoard spill over into a goal fest, courtesy Salah and Robbo assists. Alisson will be up for it, and Bobby turns up with a goal to remind people he's still silk. (visions of hollow victory laugh) Newcastle will feel the heat and want to stay in UCL spots a bit longer, while City will be tinkered beyond recognition. |
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I already have two Brighton players, and my team is set to play until GW 29.
What are your thoughts, Darwin owners? Should I keep him or sell him
Added Mitoma back, so I'm full up on Brighton, but I chose to bring back Darwin and put Rashford out (I smell a victory, and want to take full advantage). Salah also out though, to reshuffle my board, he normally gets goals against United but he might end up feeding Nunez more this time. If you guys haven't figured it out yet, I don't know what I'm doing =) Maddison kept on too, I've a feeling he'll play. |
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So for those of you that aren't following DOTA, Liquid won both games and got to upper bracket final.
For those of you that follow DOTA, they were really good while getting there. Did not lost a single map on the way and looked like they have everything in complete control all the ways trough drafting, lanes, mid and late game. Really hope GG can take at least one map from them in Upper Bracket Final and make it a bit more interesting.
Oh damn, that means I'm level on points with Slissy now, who chose Yes. Well done to DOTA followers who got that right (how many are we here haha). I note we have 4 different answers, Sir Sliss, and tonight we'll find out if Napoli has what it takes... I did feel Inter were the better choice, given how poor Lecce were, but Napoli are the only team I trust this season. Spam bets on them has worked so far. I'd feel happy if they get 2 goals, hoping for 3 at least! |
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^ Nah nothing for me this week. I'm only semi-confident of Blades and Burnley but for their price (collectively 22/10), I'd rather stay away and just enjoy the firefight as Beyer makes his case for Kompany so his loan becomes permanent (which apparently happens if they gain promotion).
No good news for Reading as they might get a penalty of 6 points if Peterborough are successful in their litigation so they might end up being just above relegation zone if that happens.
Seems like a lot of drama 3rd place and below but shame it's hard to get coverage!
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Do I dare say if BVB win tonight's game, they should be taken seriously?
Bayern do seem to be in a slight funk, while Dortmund now aim to get 10th straight win since the start of the year.
It took a while for the "new team" to click, but Emre Can's been getting so much better, as has Bellingham, once they figured out they should never play them together the entire game (or not together at all).
Am I the only one thinking I really like what I'm seeing or am I jinxing them?
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Should I continue? There are interesting games ahead, or simple picks like "City qualifies" with odds of 1.20 - looks very attractive to me as City annoys me so much that I'm willing to pay that money to see them eliminated at the 1/8 stage  For your benefit, I say take out half and try do it again. For my benefit, I say pay that money to see them eliminated. You want an even better dumb option (in reference to your Serie A jibe)? Liverpool are 27/1 to qualify to the next stage. Take out $1700. Bet the rest on that. That would be severe punishment for everyone except yourself. Share your next leg picks please. I need to at least put something while you're on a hot streak! |
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