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2641  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions on: August 17, 2023, 11:27:53 AM
Talking about Neymar's future career I think that even Neymar himself does not want to think more about this especially with the crazy salary conditions in Arabia during his contract then indeed in the end there is one more Brazilian player who disappeared from the radar after Hulk, Oscar, Pato and Willian who previously took a path almost similar to Neymar.
Going back to reviewing Neymar, if you see Neymar interview regarding his reasons for playing at Al Hilal, will make us think again that it's not just about the big salary, but the attractiveness of Ronaldo and several other players like Benzema and Firmino also made him want to play in Saudi Arabia. So it's quite clear in this case that Neymar indirectly said that he was motivated to be able to fight against the star players who had already moved there. You can look for it yourself regarding the interview that Neymar delivered.

But if you're interested, I'll watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQn_Xrs9spE

IMO, a very classic excuse made by Neymar. that in truth, Neymar doesn't have many options because not many top clubs really want his services. there are several factors behind it, apart from Neymar being prone to injury, a high salary, it seems that PSG are reluctant to let him go for an easy price. then, Al Hilal also offered a proposal with a very high salary.

Previously, this club really wanted Messi and some very famous star players. however, their attempts always fail. seeing the situation that was happening within the PSG camp, Al Hilal tried to offer a proposal for Mbape but the player was not interested in the offer. finally, they tried to get Neymar and promised a much higher salary. Not many choices, in the end Neymar accepted the proposal. regarding the questions from the interview session, which you share in this link.

To be honest, I didn't take it seriously. because, Neymar actually still deserves to play in the highest commission. it's just that, he has a problem that is prone to injury. Al Hilal, offers a fantastic salary. then, in the end he did not refuse the offer. the point is, it was the salary that attracted Neymar. plus, not many European clubs are seriously interested in using his services.
2642  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Saudi Professional League 2023/2024 on: August 17, 2023, 11:09:16 AM
The fact that almost nobody knew a single team from this league just a year ago, and now we are aware that there are some good teams with some great players is beyond sanity. I mean we are talking about a league  changing this much all of a sudden. Do not tell me that it's Ronaldo impact, because even before Ronaldo we have NEVER heard of anyone getting 100 million offers there at all. Have you heard anyone that got a 100 million per year offer from Saudi league before Ronaldo?

I have never heard of it reported before at all. This is why we are getting a much better league nowadays and it is going to matter a lot as well. I think it is going to be important to make the distinction because going forward we are going to see this league do a lot better.

Well.. I thought about it. I never took Saudi Professional League seriously until Ronaldo joined Al Nassr. In order to make the entire league popular across the world, you need to being one of the top-5 players (Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar, Mbappe.etc). And this is what the Saudis did. Ronaldo single-handedly made this league as one of the most popular across the globe. And his entry also encouraged several other players to consider their own options in Saudi Arabia. Without Ronaldo, none of this would have been possible.

IMO, I have several theories based on my point of view regarding your post, I will tell one of them according to my version. as you said, the fact is we don't even know the clubs in that competition that much. but since the 2022 world cup in Qatar, it seems the Saudis are not to be outdone by what they are doing.

Which in the end, the Saudis are planning a mega project that they will build starting in the world of sports. then, how can this league get the attention of football lovers around the world. they took advantage of the chaos that occurred between Manchester United and Ronaldo, with the scenario of bringing him to this league. they don't have much to offer, other than a very fantastic salary. because, this league is not well-known and even lost to the Turkish and Qatari leagues. plus, they are well aware that the entry point for many of Europe's top players is through Ronaldo. after that, Ronaldo was named the ambassador for the 2030 world cup for Saudi. Saudi, did not want to lose to Qatar who successfully held the world cup in their country. they will also follow the same path dearly, to host the 2030 world cup. it is very important for them to host the world cup later, not only in football, but the opportunity for them to make their country a destination.

IMO, one of the plans, Saudi will be like Dubay or Abudabi. it's just that, they introduced it through football and at the same time developed football in their country. In addition, the project initiated by PIF and the Saudi kingdom will develop all aspects of the business world. Saudi will be a more open country, that's why in order to be accepted by the wider community they started from the football industry. So it's only natural that Europe's top players who bring in this competition are lured by high salaries, because there's nothing more attractive than a high salary. maybe in the next 5-10 years, this country will be very different from what we knew before, including their football industry.
2643  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: As a gambler do you have a potential winning amount limit? on: August 16, 2023, 05:56:17 PM
I have heard and read about people gambling because they had no source of income,  a job or they wanted to add gambling as part of their streams of income. Whatever your category the bottom line is that we all gamble to make money though some group claim it's mainly for fun. But who would want to be losing money all in the idea of catching fun!


Previously if im not mistaken i have answered your question from this thread. but when I returned to reading, something caught my attention with the first point you said. yep, we agree that every time we do a betting session, the point is we want to get money from the wins we get. well, I like what you said, some groups claim it's just for fun, But who would want to be losing money all in the idea of ​​catching fun!.

I will answer according to my version. First of all, I want to ask you, how would you define having fun to you. because if we refer to what you said, the answer is very simple for me and I will try to take an example. for example, you have a hobby that you really enjoy and that hobby requires money as a means to channel it. would you say no, to lose money just for fun?.
There are various types of hobbies, but most hobbies will always drain or require money as a means to get entertainment from this pleasure. Then, can't gambling also be categorized as part of a fun hobby. Of course, we need money as a media tool to do that fun. The difference is that this one hobby is in the form of a type of game entertainment that contains an element of risking money in it and losing and winning is part of the risk. So, there's nothing wrong if we say or claim that gambling is just for fun.
2644  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: A person who won 600k$ in lottery on: August 16, 2023, 05:22:52 PM
As many others stated here its best to avoid talking about your lottery win. People wouldn't care about your status and they will only try to exploit you. I would personally only hand money to my close family and maybe 1-2 close friends at most. On the other of course 600k usd is not unlimited money. Its not like 600 million dollars. You should be very careful using it. I would try to create stable income investments if I had 600k dollars...

For those of us who are used to having discussions on these gambling boards, maybe the story will be different as the OP tells in this thread. those of us who are active on gambling discussion boards, at least have various responses and input from the community on how to manage money better. but in the case of the OP's story, he only bought a lottery ticket even though he did it in 1 decade "referring to the op's version of the story" and in the end, he was given the opportunity to get a sizable win from the lottery ticket he bought. unfortunately, the man did not have a more forward-looking mindset. $600k, is quite a large amount of money if converted to my country's local currency. I can buy a car, a house, and open a small business.

Referring to what you said, you might be able to do that. but it's different for lottery gamblers who don't have business skills, or a vision and mission mindset for a more ideal future. which in the end, the man in this story just lives life as it should without thinking too far ahead. as a result, the money he had previously won was gone again. something normal, and this phenomenon can be found anywhere. the story is different if the man has a fairly high educational background, at least his mindset is a little more established. thus, maybe he plans to open his business to further develop or he can make an investment. well, if it were us, I would invest half in bitcoins, the rest in essentials and doing small business.
2645  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions on: August 16, 2023, 04:58:57 PM
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It is true that high salaries are the key for top European players like Neymar to join the Saudi Pro League with Al Hilal, there are many reasons behind this transfer process. It is reported that Neymar is no longer wanted by Luis Enrique, and is currently at odds with another PSG star Mbappe. But I myself can not confirm the truth of this news, at first glance I think it makes sense.

Neymar presence at Al Hilal further complements and sharpens their attack line, for the adaptation process I think Neymar will not find it difficult, except for being hit by an injury.

If the top European players leaving for the Saudi league were not offered exorbitant wages, we would not have seen the Saudi trend so far. the scenario is, Saudi clubs really know how they recruit top European players to join their league. there is no more attractive offer, other than a fantastic nominal salary. thus, it is difficult for the player to refuse an offer whose value is fantastic.

Well, like what happened to Neymar. Initially, Neymar was rarely rumored, even if there was an offer from a Saudi club, he even turned it down. but the current situation is different, Neymar has no longer won the hearts of the PSG fans, so Neymar is no longer comfortable surviving. there were not many choices, in the end Neymar accepted an offer from Al Hilal. the reason is, Neymar was not included in Enrique's project plans, but I suspect that there is a scenario behind what happened. then at almost the same time, after Neymar was confirmed to leave. news suddenly spread that Mbappe had changed his mind and it was certain he had been included in Luis Enrique's squad.
now Mbappe is reported to be returning to play for PSG, and Neymar has officially become part of Al Hilal. something that is quite interesting for me with the drama that happened at this giant club from the French league.
2646  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2023/2024 on: August 16, 2023, 04:02:53 PM
Manchester City team is expected to defeat Newcastle for sure. However, since KBD is injured, Manchester City's attack may be a bit weak. But I hope that Pep Guardiola will fix that place wisely.
Yeah despite Newcastle performance was good in the first match and friendly matches, but this match will be played in Etihad, obviously Manchester City is the favorite. However Manchester City will face Sevilla in UEFA Super Cup Final tomorrow, Sevilla is also strong, so we can use this result to determine how good is Manchester City right now.

Maybe the game against Sevilla is an advantage for Newcastle on the weekend, depending on how intense the game between Manchester City and Sevilla will be. I am not sure whether the UEFA Super Cup would also be with overtime if they tie the game after 90 minutes, but either way it is additional work load early in the season for Manchester City.

What speaks in favor of Newcastle is that everything speaks against them. Wink They have nothing to lose in this game, it is the hardest test they can have for themselves and they can only win. I wouldn't say that this is a 100% Manchester City game. They are the favorites, but they are always the favorites. There is no game in which they are not the favorites.

On paper, the Manchester City vs Sevilla match should be easily overcome by Pep Guardiola's squad. because after all, these two teams have quite a clear gap from various aspects. referring to the H2H meeting of these two teams, in 4 matches City always beat Sevilla with a big score. in fact I'm quite sure, if this fight will only take place in 2x45 minutes of normal time without extra time.
Referring to the predicted line-up for Manchester City, it seems that Pep will not play Bernardo Silva in this match. Pep seems to be implementing a 4-2-3-1 system. Halaand is a goalscoring machine, Phil Foden, Alvarez, Grealish, play behind Haaland. Kovacic and Rodri formed a duet as a pivot. the rest, defensive line players. now we go to the available odds, City with odds @1.41, Sevilla with @8.20 and a draw @4.30. theoretically, City will win this match even if Pep does not play Silva and Bruyne who have been hit by injury. I'm quite sure, this fight will not end in a draw and it is even more likely that City will win a landslide victory. at least, they can score 2 goals against Sevilla.

Referring to what you said, maybe the match against Sevilla can be an advantage for Newcastle. because, City will have a match against Sevilla in the next few hours. after this match, City will try Newcastle in the Premier League competition. IMO, City is a team that has been tested and proven how consistent they are and the depth of their players. I'm pretty sure, Newcastle will be defeated by City in the match later. although to be honest, I expected City to get a draw against Newcastle. thus, Arsenal must win their match against Crystal Palace. automatically, the position of the temporary standings will change.
2647  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Possible measures to stop online gambling addiction. on: August 16, 2023, 03:31:15 PM
If someone wants to quit gambling, it has to be their own choice. If they don't possess the will to stop, others can't do it for them. There are rehabilitation centers that help people to quite addictions. But in order to show up there, it has to be their own choice. I have seen many people put into rehabilitation centers against their will. They were able to quit their addiction, but after some times, they were back to the same thing again. But those who have gone there on their personal choice, they were the ones who were successful in doing so.

Right, theoretically that's how it should be.  we agree, if someone wants to stop from gambling or from addiction, all of that must start from himself. or as you say, it should be their own choice. but if they do not have their own will, to stop their addiction to gambling seems like something that is difficult to realize. in fact, nearly impossible. another point, that's absolutely true and I also have the same experience as what you said. only, in different cases. however, the name of addiction is the same anyway. have a tendency to excessive activity, even some of them no longer care about something that has harmed them.
well, the thing is, what we discuss in this post is not as simple as we say. in reality it is not enough just to choose, but it will really need determination and a strong desire to change. even then, after going through a series of painstaking processes. some of them worked, some of them didn't work at all.


Online gambling is very hard to avoid if you are addicted. All you need is a smart device and internet connection. If you don't choose to quit gambling, doing this won't help. You can change your settings at any time. You can use other devices or internet. Not only the ads, but your mind could do the same. If it's a habit, you can't change it like this. If you have a strong will to quit gambling, only then this will help. And if you are a starter and not addicted yet, then this will help a lot not to get addicted.


In fact, it's not just online gambling that's difficult to escape after addiction. everything in excess, it is not good. in the end, it often makes us addicted to doing it again and again. Regarding online gambling, of course we are very easy to access and this is one of the advantages. but on the other hand, there is a downside if we don't have a good understanding of gambling itself. Gambling in today's era is a type of entertainment that has been legalized in many countries and is even very fun, but what you need to remember and know is that gambling has risks involved. so that we are not trapped in it as gambling addicts, ideally we must have understanding and self-control and at the same time gamble within the limits we can afford. nothing else, but we ourselves make the rules for ourselves if we like this one hobby.

2648  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Gambling discussion effect on: August 16, 2023, 02:27:29 PM
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What’s the effect of gambling discussion here to you? I’m thinking to quit participating on signature campaign that involves gambling discussion in an event that my gambling activities is increasing above my normal habit.

The effect or impact depends on how you react to each thread that interests you personally. On the gambling discussion board, there is a lot that we can discuss regarding anything related to gambling and all kinds of things. we can get information for free from the community, it can be about betting strategies, discussions about addiction, how to prevent becoming addicted, strategies in sports betting, or other types that can be useful for yourself. if it doesn't work, you can ignore it and look for something else.

The point is, everyone has assumptions and responses according to their own version. for me, besides being active in football discussions, I also often explore threads that I find interesting. there is a lot of information and knowledge that I get for free here, and it is certainly quite useful.
In your case, it looks like you have just started gambling because you were part of a signature campaign and one that involved discussion of gambling. in the end, you have a strong curiosity and urge every time someone posts their winnings. you are tempted to try, and at the same time you are worried if you will do too much activity in your gambling. I think these things are a common problem, so you don't need to worry. however, you must have attitude and understanding so that you stay on the right track by having self-control. Also, let's just say that what you are doing is part of the entertainment, after all, your gambling activity is still at a reasonable level.

Well, for myself, I'm quite happy to be able to share with the community related to the discussion. moreover, one involving football. It's not just about betting that we discuss, but also about the hobby itself and the knowledge that we can extract from the discussions that we have.
2649  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Season on: August 16, 2023, 01:53:08 PM
The return of injured players and the team performance of the current stars may be a bad season for Real Madrid next season. Thibaut Courtois, one of Real Madrid's best goalkeepers, has suffered a serious foot injury during training early in the season, Thibaut Courtois has been ruled out for a year, and Éder Militão, one of Real Madrid's best defenders, has been sidelined for the duration of the game despite the extent of his injury. It is not yet known how serious it is. Apart from these two, Mbappe was supposed to join Real Madrid after Benzema's departure, but Mbappe will join Madrid after one more season, that is, all these things seem to me that next season will not go well for Real Madrid.
Elite clubs are been mostly affected by injuries that impact a decline in their performance. Thibaut Courtois and Éder Milito are both sidelined for several months, so perhaps the team is going to miss them. Real Madrid is not reliant on a single player; they play collective football for the reason they have the necessary understanding. I'm a Madrid fan, and I'm not concerned about the absence of these important players. Carlo Ancelotti knows how to deal with the issue at hand, and I personally have confidence in him. Real Madrid has capable backups for these crucial players.

Thibaut Courtois is one of the best goalkeepers and he is an important part of Los Blancos. Likewise with Eder Milito, he is one of the defensive line players who has always been a mainstay for Ancelotti. you can be sure that if these two players suffer injuries that require them to be absent for the next few months, it will be a loss for the Madrid squad, even though basically Madrid still has options as substitute players. that means, Don Carlo must rotate back his players. for example, like Ancelotti did last season who played Camavinga as a left back. instead, another player was shifted to replace Millitao.

Luckily Real Madrid have plenty of options for midfielders, so Ancelotti is not too worried about the options available. it's just that, if Madrid met other strong teams it would be very troublesome for them without the presence of Thibaut Courtois and Eder Milito. but at least the Champions League schedule still has a time lag, Ancelotti can prepare his team to adapt to the situation they are in.
2650  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1) on: August 16, 2023, 01:16:50 PM
PSG can breathe a sigh of relief after Mbappe contract extension process has begun to progress, they no longer need to worry about losing Mbappe for free after a new contract has been agreed by both parties. PSG front line underwent major changes this season, after Messi went to Inter Miami now Neymar has also gone to Al Hilal.
This drastic change has made PSG front line no longer as superior as last season, the arrival of Ousmane Dembele does not guarantee that PSG front line will still be flashy. Apart from Mbappe and Dembele, PSG front line is filled with Marco Asensio, Goncalo Ramos and Lee Kang In. Luis Enrique must be able to take advantage of them to keep PSG chances of retaining the Ligue 1 title and staying in the UCL to the last round.


So far, we haven't heard any updates regarding Mbappe after the latest news from Fabrizio Romano. however, it appears that an agreement has been struck between Nasser Al Khelaifi and Mbappe. which in the end, the chaos between the club and the French star has found common ground which has become a win-win solution for both parties. the right time for Enrique to be more flexible and focus on building his team's squad, without having to be bothered again regarding the tension that is happening within their camp.

It's time for Enrique to maximize his team, he has Mbappe, Dembele and Goncalo Ramos. these three players, quite reliable from their individual skills. apart from that, PSG also has Assensio which Enrique can rotate depending on how he concocts the formula later. while for Kang-in Lee, Enrique can place in his original position or become an attacking midfielder. at least now PSG is quite competitive from various positions even though this team cannot be said to be ideal, but at least PSG is counted again in the Champions League as one of the competitors even though it is not the most favorite team. for Ligue 1, as usual they will continue to dominate like Bayern with their Bundesliga.

2651  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24 on: August 16, 2023, 11:49:31 AM
From the first match that was played I think Xavi realized some things that needed to be improved such as minimizing not to make some unnecessary fouls and making some other decisions quickly on the field because in my opinion even though this match against Getafe even though they played well attacking but Xavi's finishing and decision to enter Gavi and Ansu late I think it should be questioned because it could have been with the speed of these two players and entered earlier then the results would be different.

On the other hand, the formation with 1 striker is not too dominant for Barcelona, it would be better to do a standard formation in 4-3-3.

As is done by most other coaches, in every match that will be played by his team, the coach has calculated in advance the strength map of his opponent. then, they will look for the ideal pattern when carrying out the match later. talking about the Barcelona match against Getafe, Xavi experimented with other systems to measure how solid his players were. especially in that match there were two newcomers who became the main starters, Xavi played Ikay Gundohan and Oriol Romeu. plus, Xavi tried to rotate the position of his players.

As I said at the beginning, most likely Xavi was experimenting with his patterns and players in that match. however, the results were not very satisfactory by only gaining one point. even so, Barcelona did not play badly. if Raphinha had not made a mistake and in the end was given a red card, it is very likely that the final result would have been different, it would have been very possible if Barcelona could have won the match. but unfortunately, what Xavi applied did not go according to his expectations. but for me it is commonplace, especially since that match was the first match for the two teams in the La Liga competition.

Next, Barcelona will return to normal with a real performance. especially, if Xavi plays his full starting eleven. even though in the match Barca will still apply 1 attacker, but if the main squad plays it doesn't matter. in fact, I believe Barcelona will play and adapt well in the following matches. ideally, Xavi will implement a system pattern according to the needs of his team. so, now Barcelona doesn't have to always use a 4-3-3 system. next week Barcelona will host Cadiz, full points are the results they must get.
2652  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions on: August 16, 2023, 09:09:25 AM
Monaco also have started to be interested in Folaring Balogun. He has been linked with Inter and Tottenham recently as well. You know Kane has left Tottenham and they are in search of a new centre-forward to fill his place. Balogun is one of the candidates for them. However his cost will be quite high for these teams.

Because it has been recorded that Arsenal want no less than 50 million pounds for him. But comparing this price to his talent I think it isn't that much of a big deal for any team interested. He was wonderful in the Ligue 1 with 20+ goals last season. Monaco are preparing an offer so Inter and Tottenham had better act fast if they want him.
Arsenal has solid intentions for their attacker, who frequently serves as a backup player for significant players in games. Tottenham and other clubs are competing for his cooperation, but only the team that meets the predetermined bids wins. Folarin Balogun is an essential project piece for Gunners, but he can still be used to produce more market bucks this season. This summer, Monaco is leading the race to sign an American. However, their initial proposal was rejected by Arsenal, and Monaco has made an improved offer for the Gunners' forward.

Folarin Balogun was one of the most impressive players in Europe last season, the striker bagging 21 goals along with 3 assists with Reims. but unfortunately it seems that he was not included in the project plan of the Gunners coach, moreover Arsenal has many player options even though one of them, namely G.Jesus, was injured.

Rumors have it that Balogun has been linked with a move away from Arsenal this summer, but it seems Arsenal have yet to receive a suitable offer. ideally if this Balogun continues to build its form this season, he should choose to move from the Emirates. because, you can be sure he won't have many minutes of opportunity to play. there are suitors interested in giving him the chance to prove his worth, Inter Milan are among those in the race to sign the young American. but appear to be out of action, while Lens' rivalry for Balogun's services seems unlikely.

Likewise Monaco made an apparent attempt to sign the young striker, but their bid was dropped as it did not meet Arsenal's £50 million asking price - even though they may have had a £45 million offer. Now, Tottenham are in the race for the young forward following Kane's departure for Bayern Munich. but rumor has it, there has been no bid made by Spurs, they only have interest at this stage. well, as you said, that reportedly Monaco will prepare a better offer for Balogun. my guess is that Arsenal and Monaco will reach an agreement for Balogun.
2653  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Saudi Professional League 2023/2024 on: August 16, 2023, 08:27:37 AM
The captain of the Brazil National Football Team is now in Arabia. Like Ronaldo, Benzema, Mane and others. Europe needs to find a solution to this situation. But the fact that some of the star players go to Arabia does not kill football in Europe. First of all, China made the attempts of this situation, it did not happen. Football is a culture, a color and a story. Not all of these features are available in Arabia. I'm sorry but the culture of Arabia is not suitable for football.

Capitalist order and capital no longer go to buy luxury, it brings it to itself. Neymar who signed a contract that exceeds 300 million Euros in two years is criticized by people but no one has to condition himself on anything. New stars continue to be added to the Arabian football show business.

Almost most of the top european players who play in the saudi pro league are aged 30+, although there are some players under the age of 30. it's just that, the fact is that it is the players aged 30+ who have the big names. for example, as you have said in this post. So, if there is an idea that European football will fade away, it is an exaggeration and a completely baseless assumption. well, previously we have seen that China has also done a mega project with its super league. Unfortunately, this league is not very marketable, which eventually fades away.

Now, the Saudis are doing almost the same project. the difference is, the Saudis are carrying out this mega project which was initiated by the PIF company and the Saudi kingdom itself, PIF is one of the companies shaded by Mohammed bid Salman as well as the prince of Saudi Arabia. we know very well, that they have very abundant finances. now, the Saudis are in a project that they claim to develop sports on Saudi soil and one of them is football. also, they have ambitions to host the 2030 world cup later.
but on the other hand, I also heard some rumors that they are trying to offer to sell broadcasting rights for this league. Unfortunately, it seems that it is not very popular in international markets, let alone Europe.

Even so, IMO, if they have a project that goes further than what we discuss in this thread. the point is, what is planned by PIF is a long project that covers the business sector even though the entrance is through football. I agree and am interested in what you said, football is part of culture, colors, stories, and although not all of these features are available in Saudi Arabia, and even Arab culture is not compatible with football. but that does not mean, they can follow the hype of the world of football. After all, their goal is not just for football. but more than that, in essence the Saudis are planning a mega project for the betterment of their nation and country. So far, the Saudis have succeeded in getting all the world's attention on them.
2654  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2023/2024 on: August 16, 2023, 06:42:49 AM
Pep Guardiola targets the younger players presently, he barely even go for old players, always looking for fresh young player that has full potential. The cityzens have solid plans this season, they are always ontop and this time, alot of things will change in their dominance, because one of their most important midfielder is injured, Kelvin De Bruyne, and the club confirmed he will out for several months, in the meantime Pep Guardiola got his backup replacement. Rico Lewis succeeded in extending his contract a long term contract with Manchester City until June 2028. He's 18 and have promising future in Etihad Stadium.
Rico Lewis is actually a right back player which mean a same position like Kyle Walker, Walker is already old for 33 years old and this young player should replace his position, not to replace Kevin De Bruyne's position. Although currently Manchester City don't have any player to replace Kevin De Bruyne, but Alvarez can be a temporary solution or Pep can just use a classic strategy where there's no defensive or attacking midfielder, only central midfielder.

Yes, Rico Lewis is a player who plays as a right back. but often Pep tends to rotate his players, even when in the match against Burnley Lewis was played at left back. Lewis is a young City player, even at a very young age. but sometimes, Pep does not hesitate to play him as the main starter to improve his playing mentality. last season, Lewis became the main starter in 10 matches. it seems, Pep has high hopes for this young player. so this player will be the core squad in the following seasons, as you said Lewis will fill in for Kyle Walker.

Anyway, it seems I'm behind on the news regarding De Bruyne's injury. Bruyne is one of the important players for Pep Guardiola, but if he has to be absent due to injury Pep still has lots of plans he can do. also, Alvarez could be an option as a temporary replacement as you said. even in the match against Burnley, Pep rotated De Bruyne to become a pivot partner with Rodry. while Alvarez filled in for Bruyne in the match.

To be honest I'm not too worried if De Bruyne gets injured, because Pep still has several players as options. but most likely, Pep will not use the system that is the mainstay. tomorrow City will try out a team from the Spanish League, namely Sevilla, in the UEFA Super Cup match. I'm pretty sure Pep will apply the same pattern as against Burnley with a 4-2-3-1 pattern. theoretically, City will still subvert the opposing team even without De Bruyne in that match.
2655  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Germany League - Bundesliga Prediction Thread on: August 16, 2023, 06:06:26 AM
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He came in at the end of a difficult season. It seems Bayern Munich believe in Tuchel so much that it replaces Nagelsmann. But until now, his arrival does not seem to be better than Nagelsmann. Last season's Bundesliga champion, it seems to be luck too. Let's see this season, if he fails miserably this means Tuchel is not able to control Bayern Munich. The option of another one-year extension might be good, but maybe a 2-year contract if he fails then he has to leave.
Personally I don't put much faith in Thomas Tuchel. I know he's got some career experience going uphill during his spells at Chelsea and PSG, but Thomas Tuchel also has good experience with other Bundeliga teams during his time at Borussia Dortmund.

I'm not saying Thomas Tuchel is a worse coach than Julian Nagelsmann, but the two coaches seem to differ in terms of experience and coaching style. I prefer Julian Nagelsmann to get more chances than Tuchel, but Tuchel can also prove something useful for his current team. This is Thomas Tuchel's second season with Bayern Muncen and he has brought in some players the likes of Harry Kane, Min-jae Kim, Konrad Laimer and Guerreiro. That will support his plans for this season at Bayern Munich, especially in the Champions League and Bundesliga.

For the first time when Tuchel replaced Nagelsmann, I was really skeptical that he could bring Bayern much better than Nagelsmann in the shortest time possible. even Bayern almost lost the Bundesliga trophy, fortunately for Bayern because their rivals Dortmund were unable to take advantage of the momentum.

This season, Tuchel has brought in the new arrivals he needs in his squad. several other players who were not included in Tuchel's plans, became victims in this season's transfer window. unfortunately, again they did not prepare this season perfectly. while Bayern are targeting to sign Kane from Spurs, almost all of their attention is on this transfer saga. which in the end, some of the players they were going to recruit failed, one of which was to bring in a temporary goalkeeper to fill the void before Neuer, who had not fully recovered from injury. as well as plans to recruit Kyle Walker, who ultimately failed to make it to the Allianz Arena.

On their first debut in the German Super Cup title, Tuchel did not seem to have proper preparation to face Leipzig as the opposing team. in the end, they failed to defend the title. speaking of Bayern in the Bundesliga competition, I have no doubt if Tuchel is able to bring his team's squad to continue to dominate this competition. Kane, can be counted on if he has adapted really well. but for the Champions League, I'm not too sure Tuchel can bring Bayern to win the trophy. but for sure, we just follow every development of this team in the future.
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2657  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2023/2024 on: August 15, 2023, 07:09:26 PM

ten Hag is still experimenting. Manchester united's performance is still not stable. This team needs to play better if they want to stay at the top of the points table. Manchester united have 10 strikers in their squad. united management should have sold some players and added experienced strikers to the squad. But they don't do it. They added Hojlund to the squad. And he is still young. It would be foolish to expect good performances from this youngster this season. And at the same time, Ten Hag will be experimenting more as he strengthens his squad's attack. Manchester United are not favorites for the title this season either. The team will have trouble even qualifying for the Champions League.

Whenever Ten Hag uses the 4-1-4-1 formation pattern, their play is often inconsistent. that means, Ten Hag can't just rely on Casemiro alone as a pivot, he has to apply it with another pattern. maybe too, as you said, in this match, Erik Ten Hag, as usual, was experimenting with rotating players and testing the system he implemented. btw, I didn't watch this fight live. but referring to the statistics of the match, it seems that the match took place quite tough. let alone the only goals that United created, through the touch of a defender, namely Varene.

IMO, this team will gradually lead to better performance, so it's normal that in the first match sometimes what is shown is not what we expect. after all, there is still plenty of time for Ten Hag to achieve the game he wants. as for newcomers such as Mason Mount, it doesn't seem like he has achieved a good bond between the players. also, achieving Chemistry so that he can follow the rhythm of the game that the coach wants. As for the other points, we agree that United must sell a few more players. thus, Ten Hag will get the funds to bring in Sofyan Amrabat.

As for their young striker, referring to some of the rumors I read he could not be played due to an injury. that's why, in United's first match Hojlund could not be played. speaking of Hojlund, there was obviously not much to expect from him. however, it seems that Ten Hag has a different perspective and this player has the talent to grow. that's why United brought him in and at the same time there weren't many strikers that United could afford to bring in with a limited budget.
maybe yes, Manchester United is not the favorite team to win a trophy in this competition, let alone in the more prestigious Champions League. however, Erik Ten Hag's squad cannot be taken for granted. maybe they will give us a surprise. After all, there are still 37 games ahead. so let's just see how Ten Hag brings his team's squad to play game after game.
2658  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: [POLL] Using AI to predict outcomes on: August 15, 2023, 06:04:23 PM
Has anyone made any progress is uncovering the secrets to get AI to help decide on bets to place for sporting events? With the NBA season now quickly approaching, it would be great to get to mess around with AI and placing bets on games. I guess I’ll have to get down and dirty and see what solution I can come up with.

It seems that Al's technology is no longer something that is excited about in our community. now, the discussion about Al has greatly reduced unlike when we first discussed this phenomenon in the community. Until now, I have never even tried this artificial intelligence technology. somehow I'm not too interested when referring to betting predictions, because there are several factors behind my understanding of Al's predictions whose accuracy cannot be ascertained at all.

But let's just wait, maybe someone from the community is experimenting with this artificial intelligence technology. The NBA season may be drawing near, but the football season has only just begun. something that really interests me, if anyone tries to predict the outcome of the game from this artificial intelligence technology. even though I'm not at all sure and believe in the predictions made by the machine, at least curiosity seems to surround my mind. well, let's wait for the response from the community who may have conducted experiments by trying to predict using AI.
2659  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Gambling Abuse ... on: August 15, 2023, 05:45:52 PM
By gambling abuse we mean when a person becomes addicted to gambling and continues to abuse it. There are individuals who choose gambling as their source of income when they gamble here and abuse it. We know gambling firstly if a person starts betting then he becomes more addicted to it and gradually he gets greedy for casino. Many times it is seen that when a gambler goes to bet big sums he decides to bet all the money instead of taking it as a source of income but not being able to handle the greed with that money. But when he bets with all his money then he loses his money and he is very broke and it is only because of his abuse.
A person with a gambling addiction may not think about gambling abuse because he wants to win. And perhaps he will use all kinds of ways to get the win, including methods considered gambling abuse. And when a person is gambling for the first time, it can be very easy for him to return to the casino because he will remember what he got the first time he gambled, and if he wins, he wants to get it again. And if he loses, maybe he wants to avenge or recover his defeat first. But he should be able to avoid gambling again because it might not give him a win or be able to recover from his losses because gambling could give him another loss.

Abuse can be done from all elements that meet the requirements to do so. in gambling, it doesn't feel right if someone becomes addicted to gambling and then we categorize it as abuse. if we refer to the OP thread, especially those related to drugs, which should be redeemed through a doctor's prescription. we can conclude, if someone buys it illegally then clearly he has made a mistake and is included in the category of abuse.

But for gambling, IMO it is very biased if we try to compare it. At present gambling is included in the category of types of entertainment in the modern era, in fact there are many countries that have legalized it. legally every gambler who becomes an addict, is the result of his own fault. So, no abuse in this case. well, as I said above, gambling abuse can be done from all elements that qualify to abuse it. for example, cheating on the casino, or, trying to sell an account that is actually not allowed by the casino. there are many other examples, which fall into the category of abuse. however, not for gamblers who become addicts.
2660  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Slots fever on: August 15, 2023, 05:11:09 PM
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Gambling games like slots have wins as well as losses which can be extremely emotionally overwhelming. This is exactly the reason why you need a certain amount of self discipline and a set of rules before you dive into that world of excitement. Make sure to put down daily limits on the amount of money that you are ok with losing. Also put up a limit with the amount of winnings that you will not gamble.

For myself, 10% of disposable income/month is fine. Divide that up by the amount of days in the month and you have your limit.

But not everyone has the capacity to control themselves...

I want to revise what you said according to my version, slot gambling games have their own uniqueness regarding winning in the game. however, this type of slot game is undoubtedly very emotionally draining when the game we are playing is not friendly. in other words, the slot machines we play are more likely to drain our balance than give us a win. This phase often drains our emotions. but if luck is on our side, joy does not escape covering our emotions.
related to disciplinary issues, actually it depends on each gambler. I mean, how do we define slot games for ourselves. for example, slot games are only used as part of entertainment on the sidelines after busy work activities. with the scenario of playing just playing for fun, and only risking a few dollars. it can also be the other way around, betting with a bankroll according to our ability to lose it. that way, maybe we won't get caught up in anything superfluous.

Related to self-control, is a matter that is easy to say but difficult in practice even though we involve discipline. problem, as you said above. that in every game session, sometimes it can drain our emotions. psychologically, humans are very vulnerable and that's why having stable self-control is difficult and not all gamblers have that ability as we agree. for me, slot games provide their own pleasure even though I tend to prefer betting on football. the point is, the excitement in slot games can give us the entertainment we deserve. However, what should be remembered and understood is that in every betting session there is always a risk. because of that, we must have limits every time we do a gambling session.
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