Lol, the trolling is strong with this one. I admit it made me chuckle a little.

Yes I mentioned this on a previous post and that's actually the main culprit, human emotion. Even if you somehow manage to beat the system for a while, this plays against you since it gives you a sense of false power making you lose that money quicker actually.

One idea we didn't discuss I think was to make your betting career a one-off. We all know it's not sustainable. That's what I actually did without knowing, I've gambled for months only to lose a big cut of my profits in just some minutes. I immediately stopped gambling on casino games (my story was with real casinos). The problem is that I didn't even noticed my behavior, it was just natural. I was clearly not a gambler or really addicted to it.

So I think we can add one more rule for the curious ones, one can follow all the advise previously mentioned for a month and then vow to never seriously gamble again when a losing streak starts to creep.

Reducing the house edge definitely is more fair than before. However it doesn't change the main idea we are discussing here. It actually kinda sends the wrong signal, like you can actually have the same chance as the house in the long run as the title says. You don't.

Like others, I agree that the best strategy is to consider the deposit money as already lost, withdraw the minute you are ahead and keep as cool as possible. And finally, bet as sporadically as possible.

I see how that can be difficult to implement due to those issues. Maybe taking out fiat altogether? Just tokens that can be used within the site and not bought. Facebook just send you some, or you win them with likes, etc. I know this raises other issues, people still paying to get some but Facebook is known for its security (I know laugh all you want but it's impressive if you think about it) so maybe they can handle or ban you.

I agree with you though that if they didn't do it until now, then maybe they are better without it or the options they have are too complicated and not worth it.

I find it weird that neither of these companies established a token, especially Facebook. People pay for stupid stuff on games, actual dollars so you can imagine they will buy some tokens. And with some like tokens you can fund a cause on Facebook or used in groups, etc. I mean the possibilities are endless. I know there are many similar ideas, but it just takes Facebook or Google to do it and will be instantly used everywhere (mostly Facebook, Google had plenty of misfires in its recent history).

I feel the pain of the many guys who fell for this, but I just can't believe how this continue to happen in a forum where one can assume is full with developers, designers, engineers, etc. I sadly admit that I also feel that you deserved it. I don't want to feel that way but I can't find any other words for this. You are practically giving your money away, it hardly qualifies as a scam.

This is exactly why I wrote my post, please read it. No one can bend the rules. We are talking about casino games with house edge of course. Some other games, like sports betting, poker, prediction ones, they require certain skill and research (although you generally lose there too). But at least in those, in theory, you are the one choosing based on facts or just plain knowledge.

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All Hail Neo Socrates, you are making me raise both of my eyebrows. Our debate remains the same, but it's scary to learn these new facts. You really made me question some things about Google, I'm still not completely sold on them being ruled by Darth Vader, but I definitely see the company with new eyes now. There's really no justification for some things they are doing, it just seems too much. However I'm still shouting "Resistance is futile". I'll applaud your John Connor efforts from the distance and raise a fist in support  

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Some strategies can work in theory, combined with depositing money that you don't care about if you lose and cashing out the minute you are ahead like others have mentioned. If you can do that AND remain emotionless about it AND play once in a while AND still manage to get some fun out of it (while being an emotionless robot) then go ahead and do it. I'll be the first in line to bet against you...

I think we should really meditate on what alien means. The minute we discover aliens we will understand that we are all children of the universe and not just earth, so alien is an odd word or concept. Anyway as long as there is a planet or rock out there in space with some certain conditions there is possibility of life just as life evolved here. Maybe that chance happened 25.000 years ago in another galaxy and some kind of life developed but we never knew. Or maybe it's happening now but in its very early stages. Perhaps it happens 1 million years into the future.

Human civilization has around 5.000 years of records and facts, some of them are even disputed until this day because technology was obsolete or records has been lost or compromised. Printing press alone was invented just 600 years ago. That's really absolutely NOTHING in comparison of how old the universe or even life on earth has existed.

So the simple answer should be yes. But I doubt there is animal, intelligent or more intelligent life in our galaxy or close ones right now. Debating if there is life in another dimension (because if it's so far away that it is unreachable is like another dimension) it is pointless.

Exactly, even if you are ahead, what I did was very very rare, that is to walk out after you lose a portion of your small fortune. 99.9% of gamblers will try to cover the losses either in that night or start fresh another day (and eventually lose the remaining amount).

Thanks, while my story is actually a happy one since it was not really an addiction at all (that's also scarier, imagine what could happen if that was the case) I completely agree that these concepts and messages should always be mentioned first. This is a forum with very intelligent people, geeks, developers, etc and we somehow still fall for this mind tricks, it doesn't make sense.

Anyway, I still think that some types of gambling are ok to do once in a while. For example when there is no house edge, a lottery once in a while or maybe sports betting or betting on something that isn't going to take all your money the longer you play. If you are good at poker or predicting sports or whatever then YOU have the edge. With that said, just have fun like I did and forget about it no matter if you win or lose.

I knew this was a pump & dump so I sold some of my share, but now that it's a reality I'm a little disappointed, not with DGB of course but with the whole environment I guess and also my decision to sell. I'm waiting for it drop a little more to buy again my share.

I think I feel bad about it because pump & dumps is a way to get money like it or not without doing something illegal. But at the same time is betraying my believe of holding firm until the projects really flourish.

I understand, but how one knows where is the limit? It's kinda like gambling I guess, taking a chance. But you will always lose your last investment right?

I see thanks, I was asking because I can't believe intelligent people in this forum would fall time and time again for something like this. Not sure if it's ethical from your part (I know you are not the one scamming anyone) but I personally wouldn't feel too comfortable taking part in this.

Why do people still fall for this things? It looks just like a ponzi scheme to me. Did any of these sites worked ever or still works? Please educate me.

I'm relatively new to Bitcoin like many others. I've only used for saving/investment but also for trading with some altcoins. I still haven't purchase any product or service with it since it was hard for me to actually obtain it in the first place so it's like a treasure.

This to me is the weakest link, it should be very easy to get Bitcoins worldwide.

If you want to create the same old gambling site without bringing anything new to the table then not sure. But there will always be room for unique and innovative ways to gamble. I don't particular like same old house edge casinos or dice site, they provide a service that sometimes is good for quick fun but in the end you'll lose. Fantasy draft leagues are hot right now (not in Bitcoin but you know, FanDuel, etc), sports betting is a good option if you create one with a twist, etc.

It's just how you market the idea and the usability, if you create something very easy and appealing to use you'll be miles ahead of the competition.