It's too risky if you're gonna play on every new gambling sites that you're gonna find, because there's no assurance that you could withdraw your money instantly after you deposited it because you changed your mind. I guess waiting is very important until a certain new casino gains a lot of good feedback from gamblers before someone put their 100% trust on it.

Happy new year to everyone and congratulations to OP for overcoming a possible gambling addiction in the process.

It's very rare to see someone who only plays gambling for fun even if he is winning so much or losing too much money on it, because mostly if someone is winning too much, his intentions towards gambling would change, instead of playing just for fun, he would start to gamble for money instead, same to those people who are losing too much.

It's pretty alarming because you are trading for 3-4 years already and it seems that your losses are way too many than your profits. Maybe it's time for you to try other strategies in trading if you're not making any profits anymore in your old strategies. There are so many new approaches on making technical analysis that you might find interesting. Don't be afraid to get out of your comfort zone, that's my advice to you.

This is the most common question we often ask here, there's no way to predict accurately when will it happen. The only thing we could do is to stay updated and awake to monitor the marker movement so we won't gonna miss the whole next bullrun in 2022. The price of Bitcoin right now ain't that bad actually, so I'm calmly waiting for the next ATH, whenever it is, I'm ready.

Trading is profitable, but also not, it depends entirely on you on how you're going to make it profitable. Without no decent skills on it, I don't see trading as a profitable investment. I've been trading in Binance futures since 2020 but I've got no luck on it, that's why I decided to stick to stock trading and luckily I've made profits already.

Stock trading might be low risk and low reward, but I love it since a profit is still a profit no matter how small it is.

It's hard actually to tell which project is a scam or not to be honest.

But what I'm always doing is first I will always check their whitepaper, scam projects will always have a plagiarized whitepaper. Next would be their website, I will check which companies or people they are in partnership with, scam projects would have fake reviews of fake people as well in their website. Also, fake projects would always be going too good to be be true.

This made me think of a great movie that has been released this year. I can barely remember any and if there's one, probably it's from Marvel. I can hardly name a few because some movies that were released this year are not just worth it to watch. Maybe it just appeals to me that some plots just keep on being repeated on different movies. But that's just me. Also, we have different taste and likings in terms of movie genres and plots, so the greatness of a movie is still subjective I guess. What we can agree with in terms of greatness might be the cinematography, film editing, sound effects, and camera angle, and the overall narrative.

I just hope that this Oscar Awards will be done because it is worthy to celebrate the victories of the artists in the industry and not just because it is mandatory. Hopefully, they'll be able to produce more and more quality films and movies in the next years in which we could say that the whole production deserve the award. It's nice to award someone because they deserve it and not only because someone took a lucky guess or random pick.

This is indeed a challenge because you will need to rely on luck and chances more than strategies and skills because these kinds of freeroll is inclined to luck. This could either be fun and a headache. I guess you'll just have to choose what you want it to be. I must say you are patient for doing this because doing freeroll is such nerve-wracking for limited time given everytime. Really rooting for you to have consecutive winnings and i hope that you'll be able to withdraw your prizes easily and hassle free because I've read some cases that they were having a hard time getting their funds and prizes the moment they want to withdraw already. In addition, I hope you won't be so obsessed in winning that to the point your boundaries will be crossed over. Still put up with your set limitations in this challenge.

Please keep us posted for the updates of this challenge of yours to see if it is going smooth or in the rough patch.

I agree with you. Those people the OP mentioned might be experts on the said field such sports, gambling and the likes, there are still many people who are also experts on those but aren't just much active like them. I believe there are really many users here which are just silent readers that know more than those who are frequently posting in the forum. It's just that we really have different personalities. It's still good to see several names which are considered to be knowledgeable and expert in some threads because we'll now know who are worth following for to know their advices and analysis in which we could also ponder upon.

However, we must also remember that they are just guides and should not totally dictate us on what we would think or do especially if the topic is about using technical analysis, logic, and critical thinking. Let's check their posts and manage to utilize it to our own advantage but let's not make it the exact guideline to follow as if everything is one solution fits all. It's still much better to have your own learnings, understanding, and knowledge about something. I'm also thankful and I appreciate those posters who I learn a thing or two whenever I stumble upon their posts and I think it's good as well to have an appreciation post to let them know they are valued and also to let other people be aware of them in case they are looking for some trusted user they could get an idea to.

This will defitely be a nice fight between two reputable players inside the matching ring. Both players have an undeniably great records which is why it's really hard to take and pick side because the two perform well and have their respective expertise that is their leverage and edge to their opponent during a fight. Ngannou is known to throw heavy and very strong punches that could knock someone out. He is popular for his great strength which you'll definitely witness every match. His power is just superb so if ever he will be able to be in close proximity to Gane, there's a high chance that he would win the match. Gane, on the other hand is known for his unmatched and amazing footwork and speed which paved way and is one of the reasons why he has a clean and undefeated record. He is such a speedy fighter who fights in a distance which makes it hard for his opponents to keep up in pace and connect with him.

In this fight, it is really hard to tell which would win because the two boxers hold a very nice history and of course they have their own strengths. Maybe this will just be a matter of who will be able to have more endurance and stamina over their battle and who will be more strategic in aiming a punch and strucking a clean and solid throw to another. I'm also on the side of Gane, but this won't be an easy fight for him because surely Ngannou won't let him win the title in an easy manner. I'm also really looking forward to their upcoming match and may the most deserving player win.

We have witnessed the rise of gambling casinos and sites that ate truly profitable in the long run. These casinos and gambling websites have been the source of entertainment and generator of income for few people. Maybe soon we will witness and see the expansion of gambling entertainment more and more in the different aspects because there are currently many things that has been blooming which could be the next big thing such as the sudden trend of NFTs lately and of course metaverse. These things could bring positive effect to the community, still depending on how the people would utilize its features. But as of now, I guess we will experience little by little the more hassle free and faster transactions in each casinos and sites. Hopefully, they will prioritize the services they will offer to the clients to keep the industry relevant despite all the other things making their way up. The development of the services and features are just a few of the most awaited moves that most users are waiting for. Perhaps this is not a big move, but certainly it would impact the industry in the positive side once done.

When it comes to legalization of gambling, there are different viewpoints and opinions people have. There are various perspectives that we have to consider, which makes the topic sensitive to talk about because it needs in depth analysis on whether to just right to legalize or not. The pros and cons actually just weighs one another which means it really has to be talked down and analyze deeply by the authorities as legalizing or not coukd either make or break the status of the economy as well as the well being of the citizens residing in the state.

Like what you have said, there are so many things that could be benefited if gambling is to be legalized in most countries. There are numerous perks that the state and the people could experience once the gambling will be legalized such as increase in tax revenues due to additional tax paying operations by the casinos; increase rate of tourists because of in-house casinos; increase rate of employment and job opportunities because of the demand for manpower once casinos and other food, hotel, and bar establishments have been founded; and paving another form of entertainment and income generator for the adults. These are really good points to make gambling legal. If you will think about it, the state would benefit really well once they would allow and permit the legal operations of gambling. It would get rid of the illegal and hideous transactions and activities of other people in which aren't taxable.

However, despite all of these, there are also consequences that comes with legalizing gambling. If ever the government won't be able to monitor, some casinos could manage to evade taxes they are supposed to pay. The arise of gambling houses and related establishments as well could be the death of the small and medium enterprises because they could potentially get their customers. And one of the major reasons which is why gambling isn't legal yet in most countries is because gambling causes addiction that could bring the well-being of the citizen in a bad shape. This could also trigger the curiousity of the young people to engage in such which could cause damages on to their overall health once unsupervised and left unguided.

The legalization of gambling lies in the hands of the officials. This kind of topic shouldn't be rushed as rushing could lead to having loopholes during the planning and organization. Let's just hope that the government of each country will have the ability to dig deeper and analyze the both sides gambling has to offer. That way, they could decide on whether to let it be legal or not. Once they have decided, they could always make rules, policies, regulations, and implementation of it for the betterment of the citizens' welfare as well as the country's economy.

I think it depends on the agreement on whether the gambling license provider will either monitor them after they already issued them a license or not anymore, as long as they are paying right. I believe some of the things which are not stated on their contract isn't their liability and responsibility anymore, hence, maybe some company just leave the concerns and issues all to the casino themself as they are the ones who are mainly responsible for their customers complaints and feedbacks. Because after all, the services are offered by the casinos, not the provider.

But i think it would still be good if ever there would still be some sort of connection to the license provider and the casino so that they could check if the casino is still worth the chance to offer and renew the license to. Although this decision would lie to the hands of the provider because the situation seems hard itself and would just add another work to attend to.

Preparing for the future is a good thing most especially if you plan to have a better life - a comfortable and peaceful life wherein all your needs and most of your wants will be addressed without having to exert so much effort because you managed to ready the things you need for retirement. Earning in every way possible such as engaging in the industry full time, being freelancer as side hustle, and having different investment vehicles to keep your money flowing in are good things to do. We have different passion, skills, and abilities, hence what could work for some might not work for others. So if you already found the thing that keeps you motivated, inspired, and gives you earning enough to sustain your necessities and luxuries, then you are taking the right path. You don't have to become an investor or entrepreneur if that isn't really your thing. So instead of trying what doesn't suit you, try those things that could really fuel the fire in you while earning at the same time. After all, it's the passion that keeps us going and not just the money alone.

Saving for the future is a nice thing that your future self and family (if you want to have one of your own) will thank you for. Remember, nothing is ever certain. There could be emergencies in the future that needs funding or so in which you can't totally provide in rush especially if the money we are talking about is huge. So it's really beneficial if you are prepared for the future. Assurance that you will have a better life and not a hard one is one of the greatest things you could ever gift your future self with. But of course, while preparing you must still savor the fruit of your labor. Just know and learn to distinguish between spoiling yourself too much and rewarding yourself for a job well done. Take note, you can enjoy today without robbing and sacrificing your future. Think and plan ahead. Secure your future.

This is not a universal advice as we differ social status in life and we have various priorities as well. It is not really advisable to loan or take credit to use it for investment because the general rule in investing is invest what you can only afford to lose. You should only use your spare money to invest in something that you think will potentially earn in either passive or aggressive manner. Because there is always a risk present in investing. And if ever your investment undergo chaos or suddenly crash, you will not have a hard time moving on with the spare money that you've lost. Compared in losing the money you just owe from the banks or from your close friends by planning to invest. That would hurt big time most especially if you didn't manage to have your investment money returned yet.

I think advice could work on those who have high risk tolerance. For those who don't, I discourage you from taking this as this could cause anxiety and stress to you during the days that the capital hasn't gained back yet. There are many general rules here in cryptocurrency. If ever you find one that is suitable for you, then go live by it. After all, to each his own. We still have different perspectives and strategies on how we want to achieve the things the we are craving for.

This isn't really a good financial advice. If you have a lot of money and you cant afford to manage it on your own, I don't really suggest that you just find someone from your friends or acquaintances that has knowledge in crypto to manage it. It's still better to handle your own funds or to hire a professional in the field of investing and trading that could advice you and guide you on the runaround. Trusting your funds to someone isn't really a nice thing to do. You see, there are so many relationships that has been broken because of money. If you will let them handle your finances, there's a possibility that they will be tempted to get some from it or mismanage it. Also, if ever your funds go haywire, you will put all the blame to them. With that, your relationship will be damaged to that person. Tainted relationship because of money isn't easy to fix because there's trust and of course, there's money which is a necessity involved.

It's really much better to handle your own finances and manage different streams of income yourself. By doing that, you can always check and monitor the flow of your money and you will have no other person to praise or blame if things go good or bad but yourself alone. You can have other people guide you and help you but not stake everything because of their judgment. You must know to do technical analysis and other skills needed in crypto and other investments for it to flourish either in aggressive or passive manner. Be your own fund manager. You just gotta equip yourself enough knowledge and wisdom and those can be learned and acquired over time.

I think this differs from one country to another. There are countries who declared bitcoin and crypto illegal in general which results to banning them altogether. There are also countries that are open with cryptocurrency, however, the government doesn't laid down all the rules and regulations yet which causes the tax to be not fully established in that state. So  in result, the people who are into crypto isn't paying the supposed tax they have to pay because in the first place, there isn't one implemented yet for everyone.

Meanwhile, there are also countries who are embracing crypto with all the rules and regulations already imposed properly. The governing and implementation of the leaders play a great role in the part of citizens paying their rightful taxes back to the state. If there isn't a clear law made specifically for that, then expect that there will be discrepancies in the way they would pay their taxes. Also expect some people to disregard their obligations to pay tax because of unorganized rules. Hence, it's really better to let the government think thoroughly ahead to bring significant services to the citizens through the crypto exchangers and platforms. That way, the latter would do their part for the economy as well.

In some other cases, there are really people who try to evade taxes mainly because it is so high and they are thinking of what the amount could do if only they won't be turn over to the authorities. In other terms, some people tend to be greedy. Let's all face it. We have tax obligations as a citizen of our country. We must do our part to pay it correctly. Otherwise, there will be no enough funding for important projects of the government. As much as we don't want to give them the tax because they just steal it anyways, let's just hope for the best and do our part. Remember, the tax you are obligated to pay is just balanced, fair, and just on the amount you are currently earning. Don't be too greedy. Let's not be like other politicians who are corrupt.

Trump has been used to using dollars and he's grown up with it. I believe he has experienced the great things that come with using dollars, hence, he has a big trust on it and continues to uplift it despite all of the inflation that has been happening. Maybe because he thinks that inflation is normal and shouldn't really be afraid from as long as the leaders know how to manage well. However, you see it isn't always the case. In which the reason why there is high inflation that is beyond normal from the usual rate which makes the value of dollar depreciate over time. I guess this is one of the sensitive topics he just can't fathom to tackle about because he is so fixated about the power of dollar.

Trump saying bad things about bitcoin or crypto in general is actually not news. It has been reported several times already about how he disgusts the idea of cryptocurrency stating that it is a dangerous thing to do, as if other things done related to money don't possess risks at all. It's just ironic to hear though now that he is supporting his wife's NFT which is clearly anchored also in cryptocurrency. I don't know if he don't really know that NFTs belong to crypto world or he agrees and supports it suddenly because it will benefit him and his wife. Who knows right? Maybe he already has a portfolio in crypto and just don't let the public know because of his previous stance. Either way, they are the only ones to know. I'll just hope he'll just keep his mouth shut if there would be no educational or sensible things he would say about the community.

These kinds of posts make me believe that there are still so many kind people in the world despite all of the bad things and events that has been happening. Humanity is something that should be innate in us. Love, compassion, and kindness really go a very long way, hence we should often practice it because after all, it costs nothing to be empathetic to other people. Your initiative to help those who are in need most especially now that we are still in the middle of a pandemic is something to be proud of. Indeed, Christmas (for those believers and are practicing this occasion) is the season of giving. Bitcoin together with other cryptocurrencies in the market has given us opportunities to grow, make an income, and learn new skills that we could use in our daily lives. With that being said, it is really heartwarming to pay it forward to the community. Giving back to those who are in need as a sign of gratitude for what bitcoin has done in transforming our lives is such a joyful event that anyone would done for.

It's really the little things. Small donation can go a very long way and could mean a lot for those you have extended helped to. Hopefully, by next year I would be able to share my blessings as well to those less fortunate once the market starts pumping again. Please do continue this good work and may your deeds come back tenfolds. 

It is so nice to read stories and confessions like these. Indeed, bitcoin paved way to help some people who don't really have much and who lack skills needed in the actual industry or field. There are many countries who are still undeveloped and are under the process of development which influences the opportunities, wages, and rate given to the employees. These factors often cause people to be empty handed because of lack of opportunity and resources and just depend on the help of the NGO's and government alone. However, because of bitcoin, people has been introduced to a new way to generate income even without much capital to start. In bitcoin, there is no discrimination and you can start your journey asap as long as you are already equipped with knowledge and skills needed in cryptocurrency. In addition, there's no specific rules, tasks, or number of hours you have to render just to qualify for a pay in a day. As long as you are working your ass off to generate money such as buying and selling, joining campaigns, and the likes, you will definitely earn significant amount that could help you get by in daily basis and even sustain your wants (depending of course on your generated money because we still differ in making our funds flow).

I'm very much happy for you achieving your little wins as a newbie in our community. May your next days, months, and years of stay here in crypto will be more flourishing and bountiful. But of course, please also know that bitcoin is not always sunshines and rainbows. There will be rains too. It just depends on you how you will make the best out of heavy rain and stormy days on crypto market. DYOR.