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301  Other / Beginners & Help / Re: Some Crypto investor beginners are acting professional impacting wrong knowledge on: March 28, 2024, 10:30:03 AM
I have only introduced few persons to bitcoin, but not telling them to invest, and so far it was only one of them that came to me that he wants to learn more. I told him that the best way he can invest in bitcoin is when he wants to save for the future, and he was okay with it.

It is good that when we are talking about cryptocurrency out there, you should not mentioned shitcoins, but only bitcoin and let them know that it is not something that can give them funds immediately but it can in the future. No need of over hyping bitcoin, because this is where they will get it wrong.
302  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Africa Football Discussion || Current Topic: Worldcup qualifiers - CAF. on: March 27, 2024, 06:54:21 PM
You sound like you know African coaches more than we do but Nigeria to be specific is different. Their own coaches have tried but we didn't have much result and that's the reason why the federation always seek for foreign alternatives. The last one that coached the super eagles wasn't too perfect but I must say that he deserves some accolades for taking super eagles to the Afcon final, it been a long time since we went there and he resign the moment his contract expire.

As a Nigerian, it's not easy to manage their players, the fans don't give much attention to their match but when the see that you are making some progress, they give you 100% of their support just like the way we they did during the Afcon but what they don't tolerate is failure, they will come for you and you wouldn't like it. The forget immediately that football is just entertainment.
Football is not magic, so expecting instant results will always be a mirage. Africans don't have regard or believe in local coaches. Nigeria has many FIFA-certified coaches who can do better than foreign coaches but we prefer to employ lowly-rated Europeans to take charge of clubs. My problem is not that Africans are employing foreign coaches but they don't attract the best. Brazil was considering bringing in Carlo Ancelotti to take over the national team but we only go for outdated out-of-job coaches. Some people might say that African countries might not be able to afford the wage bill of these world-class coaches, so the best option should be to go for local coaches.
I agree with you that instead of going for a foreign low rated coaches, we should use our best skilled coaches for the job. The fact is that Nigerians do not appreciate anything locale, because they like to underestimate themselves. It is not by getting a foreign coach but it is to get a foreign coach that can get the work done.

On the other hand, if they cannot afford a foreign coach, let them go for a local coach. One thing that I see is the challenge of having a local coach is that, the coach can easily be manipulated by NFF officials, but it is hard for them to decide for a foreign coach on what he should do.
303  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Season on: March 27, 2024, 04:21:41 PM
I'm not doubting that the UEFA Champions League will not be interesting if Real Madrid or Manchester City are knocked out in the quarterfinal. The interest in watching the UEFA Champions League will reduce because Real Madrid and Manchester City supporters will not want to watch the UEFA Champions League again when Real Madrid or Manchester City are knocked out.

You guys are making the Champions League look like the battle is only between Real Madrid and Manchester City. Wasn't Real Madrid kick out last season in the quarter final and yet a lot of people turn up for Inter, In fact a lot of people didn't want Manchester City to win, they want Inter to win so they can shade Manchester City because they feel City has won a lot and deserved to allow another team to win the Champions League and to say that Inter tried their best because they only conceded a single goal after many short on targets by Manchester City.

If Arsenal make it to the Champions League final, a lot of folks are going to turn up more than any of them because for a club that don't use to he consider as one of the best suddenly became an asset and then made a huge place in the Champions League is something many would want to see the end. I am not confidence in them but who knows if football is going to happen.

Yes, the Champions League match should not only focus on discussing the Real Madrid and Manchester City matches, indeed these two teams are strong candidates to win the Champions League this season but unfortunately they had to knock each other out in the quarter-finals.

I think some football fans, especially in the Champions League, don't want teams that have won in several editions to no longer be champions the following year. I think it's very natural that some people want it like that because it could be that the birth of a new champion will make the Champions League competition look more competitive with each edition.
Exactly, this was what made last season unique, because City have never won UCL in their whole life, but winning it last season gave everyone a different picture of it, and that has also brought hope to clubs that have not won it before that they can also win the champions league.

However, it is a club that is the strongest amongst the rest that will definitely win the champions league. This is why most people are looking up to these two clubs Real Madrid and Manchester city to be the winner, as they are the strongest in the competition. As nature wants it, these two clubs are clashing in the quarter finals, which means one of them must. E eliminated out of the competition for us to see a different club in the finals.
304  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽ International Football Prediction and Discussion Thread ⚽ on: March 27, 2024, 03:31:52 PM

~Snipped

TLDR:
  • Germany W
  • England W
  • Brazil W

I might be wrong but these seems like high conviction plays to me.

So now that all games are over, it's time to see how these predictions fared:

Germany W
England X
Brazil X

I underestimated teams that England and Brazil were playing because they were only able to salvage a point from both their matches. England have all the top stars in the world but always failing to impress or win games especially really crucial games that matches their squad quality. As for Brazil, it was a well contested game so I have zero remarks othan that.
I don't know why Spain do was unable to win the match which they started well. If not for the two penalties that was given to Spain how would they have scored more goals, however they deserved the penalty and it is part of football. Their early lead was unable to secure a win for them.

Brazil took advantage of the second half, and equalized the game to end the match in a draw. Actually, I was not expecting Spain to win the match, because both teams are balanced and filled with youngsters. It was an interesting match.
305  Other / Beginners & Help / Re: Can I really hold onto my bitcoins in the future? on: March 27, 2024, 07:54:54 AM
It depends on your situation and the scenario playing around you right now. If you can wait for some months without it affecting your daily needs, then it is better to wait than rushing to sell your bitcoin. This is because after the halving we are still expecting a higher price than this. Bitcoin price peak which will be the recorded as ATH for this circle will be next year.

On the other hand, if you don't have any means of surviving, and it is a must for you to sell your bitcoin to survive, it is better that you sell it to survive, than hodling it so that you don't die and live your bitcoin investment. You should also take note that for you to be able to hodli your bitcoin investment for a long period of time, you must have means of income, so that situations like this, selling your bitcoin will not only be the option.
306  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: UEFA Europa League 2023/24 Season on: March 26, 2024, 05:11:14 PM
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My opinion is that Milan is probably stronger if we compare these two teams, but this is the playoffs, and Roma has a chance to resist such an opponent, since the matches with Prague showed that Milan’s defense is not so ideal.
I cannot confirm that Milan was stronger when they met AS Roma in this competition because AS Roma under De Rossi is really different now. They have been more convincing so far in every match I have watched in two different competitions.

In fact, these two Serie A teams will beat each other in the quarter-finals to qualify for the semifinals.
AC Milan has not been stable lately.
Since it is two teams from the same domestic league, I don't think that the match will be that tough, because they are used to playing each other and one must be superior over the other. I don't think that it would be a difficult match for Milan to win Roma, because Milan is strong and can face the worst that Roma will bring to them.

Milan has been consistent lately, that was why they were able to be on the second position, overtaking Juventus. I must say that Milan is in their best form, only if the will decline in performance due to the international break, if there is any injured player in their first eleven.
307  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24 on: March 26, 2024, 04:24:29 PM
I don't see Real Madrid losing four matches in the league. Real Madrid's 8-point lead over Barcelona is enough for Real Madrid to win the matches that would make them win the La Liga title without battling with Barcelona over who will win the La Liga title this season. The match between Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao will be a tough match for Real Madrid because Bibao wants points to remain in the fourth position of the La Liga table. Real Madrid will use home advantage to dominate and win Athletic Bilbao.

It's too good to be true, and people just don't realize the upcoming fixtures of Real Madrid.



There are more than five ez matches for Real Madrid, and this is totally enough to help Madrid win the La Liga trophy this season. Talking about Madrid losing some important points is unlikely. Madrid has easiest fixtures compared to the other clubs that is still at the top 4. It sounds non sense if we are imagining madrid to lose many points from the weak club.

This is impossible. Madrid will surely win the competition soon, there is no doubt about this. Look at the upcoming fixtures of Madrid against Granada, alaves, or even Sociedad and Villareal. Thse clubs are still performing so poorly.

It's not just Madrid, but also the fact that all its competitors are either just as busy or have already dropped out of the fight and just want to maintain their current place (Girona). Barcelona and Atlético have no chance of catching up with Real, but they can concentrate on the Champions League where they have the easiest opponents possible. In my opinion, it would be quite logical if in the next 4-5 games Real not only does not reduce its advantage, but on the contrary increases it.
Exactly, it will be impossible for Barcelona to think they can catch up with Real Madrid, when I don't think that Real Madrid is ready to drop points. No matter how tight their game schedules are, Real Madrid will always come out victorious because they are used to it.

I still believe that Real Madrid will win Barcelona again when they meet in El Classico, then tell me how is it possible for Barcelona to catch up with them. Bilbao will not be a problem for Real. The match that will be difficult for them would be their match against Manchester city in UCL.
308  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Dana thought he lost $80k one night and his advice for gamblers on: March 26, 2024, 03:41:26 PM

Just want to share.

https://youtu.be/k7aQEqDbuf8?t=4429
He was interviewed on Lex Fridman's channel just today. Funny how he thought it was just $80K but it's actually $3M. Rich men lose more when they get drunk playing blackjack.

He advises about winning and losing in gambling and if you get depressed because of it, gambling is not for you. He meant winning and losing are part of the game where great things and bad things happen.

Excessive intake of alcohol is bad, and it can make us misbehave and take decisions that can become a problem in our lives tomorrow. This is why you don't need to take more than your limit. Gambling and alcohol are two vices that can destroy someone due to addiction. Imagine a person that is addicted to alcohol and gambling, he would run at great loss unknown to him, if he gambles when he is drunk, compared to when he is not drunk. This is because whatever he is doing then is unknown to him.

Dana is a gambler that is used to winning and losing, and he is rich so he does not care about if he losses heavily in gambling, because he knows how to recover back the funds through different channels. Don't gamble when you are drunk, because it is unethical.
309  Bitcoin / Electrum / Re: Restoring wallet doesn't restore coins on: March 26, 2024, 12:44:48 PM
If you import the seed phrase correctly, your coins should be there. Recheck your seed phrase to make sure that it is correct. You can also check other addresses in the wallet to see if your coins is there. I hope you didn't use a passphrase, because if you do, and you cannot get the correct passphrase, then you will have no access to your the old wallet that your imported the seed phrase.
310  Economy / Gambling / Re: Level Up Your Gaming with Cryptocurrency on: March 26, 2024, 10:35:33 AM
Wow...it is good to see you on this forum, as you are in the right place, because se this is the biggest cryptocurrency community so far. Just like what @Hispo said, you should buy a copper membership. That will enable you to present your casino in a unique way by putting the pictures of the games that you have in your casino.

I hope that you would build a good reputation here in the forum, so that you can gain the trust of forum members. It will be nice to see the games in your casino as I will check it out after this post.

You are welcome to the forum.
311  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: What Becomes of Gambling if Sport book is taken away. on: March 25, 2024, 03:00:55 PM
Football is a well known sport with huge fans all over the world, but we should also take note that there are other sports too in which we can bet on. Like basketball, and many more. So I will switch to basketball or I will be gambling more on casino games.

Casino games are still cool with high profit compared to sports bet, and that will save the day for gamblers, because I could remember that I never started gambling with sports. It was the love that I have for football, that made me to start betting on sport. This is because it make my predictions easier due to follow-up on clubs that you want to stake your bet on.
312  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Can somebody make a successful career in gambling on: March 24, 2024, 08:24:39 PM
I personally don't think that it is possible for a gambler to make a career out of gambling, because first of all gambling isn't a job it is just an entertaining activity that some people enjoy and should just spend a certain amount of money in it that can either be refundable or doubled or he can afford losing.
It is a very stupid idea to rely on gambling as a main source of income and expect yourself to make a successful career out of it, simply because it is not a fixed salary nor money that stays. It is true that some gamblers get so lucky that they make decent amount of money out of it but we can't deny that most of people lose a lot of money too, so it is not a 100% secure money.
The only successful career that can be made out of gambling belongs to casino owners either online or offline.

Yes, of course that is undoubtedly true, Gambling owners are the most likely to succeed in their gambling career. I don't know if there is any fraud or trickery for the owners of these casinos.

As for individuals who gamble, they should consider gambling as an entertainment game. Do not see this as a place to make your career. Those who are successful in playing this game, luck has blessed them. Even good players are just losers if they don't have luck. Personally, I find that not being addicted to gambling is truly a success for me. And people are playing this game of chance.
Casino owners are into business, and they have invested their money, and that is why they are making money out of their investment. It is a secured investment, because it is a company and they render service to the public. Which service does a gambler offer to the casino that will make him be successful. Rather, he is after the casino funds, and this is why they keep on playing and playing even when losing.

Those gamblers that became successful through gamble, never took it as a full time job, that their lives depend on it. They were just gambling for fun, and never thought they could win big, but their luck came in play and they won big. Those gamblers also invested the money from their wins, and that is why they were successful. Whoever wins big, and continue gambling will become broke again. Gamble can only sustain you in a short period of time, and not for a lifetime.
313  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: When is best for a player to draw the line? on: March 24, 2024, 04:22:28 PM
Some other gamblers stop playing when the win they first few games, while other continue to chase the loses, and technically ww can tell in accuracy when this things happens, but when is the best time to stop gambling and take a break?

1-when you lose?
2- when you win?
Since losses, not wins, are what most people experience when they gamble, the emphasis of gambling should primarily be on both sides(winnings or losses) of where to draw the line when they realize they can no longer pursue either(winning or losses). If my understanding is correct, it is a good idea to end the day's gambling with a few wins and losses. This is because trying to chase losses will always lead to additional losses, and gambling to win more when you are lucky with your bets will result in losses as well. But it's best to give up gambling when you're not anxious about winning or losing.
As a gambler we should be satisfied with the outcome of our bets. It is when we are not satisfied, that we might not know when to draw the line, because we want to win and make profit by all means, which is a very slim chance.

Responsible gambling will enable one set gambling rules, and follow such rules, so that he won't gamble blindly, and run at great loss because he cannot control his emotions due to the losses that he made. This is why one should only gamble for fun, and have a time limit when gambling, so that you can know the exact time to draw the line, irregardless the outcome of the game.
314  Economy / Speculation / Re: Buy the DIP, and HODL! on: March 24, 2024, 03:22:59 PM
I think dip has been passed. We saw Some days ago after US government approved Bitcoin ETF Bitcoin price Huge pumped. And we saw Bitcoins New ATH $73k, It was highest Value For Bitcoin in Bitcoins History. But Now Correction running i think Because near future Bitcoins Halving will happen we know. Ahter Bitcoins Halving Bitcoin Price will Pump again i think. Because Previous halving we saw this kinds of Situation. And we beleive thats will happen again. And when Bitcoin price pumpe then others coin and token also pump.

So i think Massive Bull session is coming near future. Now Bitcoin price is $64k and another coin and tokens price also low, I think who missed Big dip he can buy now in this dip. I think who will buy now in this dip He will be huge benifited in future Bull run.
No one cares about other coins, because they are worthless and don't have the potential to generate good profit in the long run, because they might not survive in the market. Bitcoin is the king and our focus, because it is only bitcoin that one can hodli and at the same time increasing his bitcoin portfolio gradually and regularly till he reaches his bitcoin target or close to his bitcoin target.

However, no one is encouraging anyone to buy now, so that he can sell in the upcoming bull run. We are advising and encouraging new investors to buy now using DCA regularly to increase their bitcoin portfolio without selling over a long period of time, so that it becomes an investment that they can count on in future.
315  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2023/2024 on: March 24, 2024, 02:33:27 PM
Kyle Walker limped off during the England vs Brazil game last night. He seemed to pick up a hamstring injury, far from ideal with a huge game in the title race coming up next weekend -

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/breaking-man-city-dealt-kyle-28876269.amp
International breaks always bring disaster and Manchester City definitely feels disadvantaged because one of their mainstay players has suffered an injury. I think maybe Kyle Walker is quite bad because previously he rarely got injured. Last night's friendly match against Brazil also saw England lose by a narrow score at Wembley. Again, this is a serious problem that Manchester City must experience and at a time when the title competition is getting fiercer, they have lost a fast wing defender and I doubt Pep Guardiola can find a replacement commensurate with his abilities.

Moreover, not only in the EPL title competition but the Champions League is also equally important where Manchester City will face Real Madrid and in the absence of Kyle Walker, Vinicius will be smiling broadly. We know that only Kyle Walker can stop Vinicius' agile movements and that is a loss that is very difficult to cover. Pep Guadiola is really tested by this news and he must be ready to rotate his players before the important matches in these two important active competitions start again.
When I saw the news of Kyle Walker injury, what came in to my thought was Vinicius. Vinicius will have the chance to penetrate into City's defense anyhow he likes, if Walker injury will make him not play in those matches. Maybe this is how Manchester City will be kicked out by Madrid. But I believe that Pep will find a replacement even though he is not as good as Walker.

This is one of the reason why I do not like International breaks, because players can get injured and it will affect their club performance. This might be a hindrance to City in both competitions.
316  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Stop gambling if you don’t have free time to do it on: March 23, 2024, 04:37:13 PM
It goes beyond just winning; it's about managing time, budget, and emotions effectively.  Imagine someone who can gamble responsibly, prioritize other aspects of life, and avoid letting the activity negatively impact their well-being.

The emphasis on choosing the right time to gamble is crucial.  Playing during free time ensures it doesn't interfere with responsibilities and maintains a sense of leisure.  Imagine gambling as a planned activity, not a way to fill empty time or escape from challenges.

The connection between clear thinking and responsible gambling is insightful.  Emotional decisions, like chasing losses fueled by ambition, often lead to poor choices.  Imagine approaching gambling with a clear head, setting limits, and sticking to them regardless of the outcome.
The bolded text is what a gambler needs to become a responsible gambler. People fail to set rules for their gambling activities to help them limit their loses, and gamble responsible. Maybe it is because they decided to gamble in order to make profit or use gamble to change their lives.

Gambling only at a planned time, will help you gamble on your free time, because no one will fix his gambling time when he is busy with other important commitments. The moment a gambler notice that he is gambling against his will, he should avoid gambling at that period, because it shows sign of addiction.
317  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: What's your take? on: March 23, 2024, 03:30:53 PM
I don't like betting on much games, just one or two is cool with me. This enables me to be able to control my emotion and accept little wins. This is because, the more games that you bet on a single game, the lower your chance of winning. However, some gamblers are lucky enough to win all the games, and that is where they hit it big.

I love placing my bet, and get the outcome. Not waiting for somedays before I see the end of the game. Some games might not play out as predicted, this is why I don't stake my point on more than one or two matches. Lower odds are good, but it is gamble and sometimes bigger odds win too.
318  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Between Betting Exchanges and Sportsbooks Which has a Profit Potential? on: March 23, 2024, 01:01:04 PM
I will only gamble on what I know cannot be easily manipulated. This exchanges are something else, and they can deceive you with higher profits just to lure you into exchange betting. I prefer the one that I am used to which is sportbet.

Gambling should be something that should change my life and not some hobby that will not make any serious positive impact in my life.
Don't be deceived gambling cannot change  your life, because you lose more than you win. However, if you are lucky to bet at the right time of your luck with a good amount of money, then it is possible for you to win big, but the chance is very slim 1%. Gamble for fun not because you think that you can use gamble to turn your life around, so that you don't run at big loss.
319  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: A gambler takes his own life after a loss. on: March 23, 2024, 11:37:42 AM
Apparently this is a true live event happened in my State this week and almost everyone is talking about it. About a young man that killed himself after a gamble loss, he even left a message for his family and friends before taking his life.  But I wonder why should someone take his own life  just because he lost  #2.5 million to gambling an amount  equivalent to just about $3k. I can relate to his loss but taking your life is something unimaginable and unjustifiable to do. No matter the regrets suicide isn't an option to be taking as a solution , you are only leaving bigger pains  behind for your loved ones.


This is just another reminder to we all gamblers that no bet is sure and guaranteed, don't ever use an amount of money you are not comfortable to lose just because you feel convicted in your mind that the game will play as predicted. There's no such thing as sure bet in gambling.

Question: Is there any amount lost that can make you commit suicide?

If yes, then don't ever use such amount to gamble.

It's a very sad and regrettable act by him, why would he do something like this? Taking his own life just because of a loss, though it's a very huge amount of money, but their is no justification in taking your own life,  that is why it's very wrong to bet with an amount you can't afford to lose, because I believe that it's the major cause of this suicide case here, people should stop gambling with what they can't afford to lose, it's very wrong, for their mental sanity to be in check, they have to stay off from that act,
I believe that gambling shouldn't be a do or die affair, I believe that it should be for fun, not a means of survival.
Gambling can never be for fun. People may play gambling for fun at first but once they play for fun they become so addicted to gambling that if they lose huge amount of money in gambling then they go into depression all they can do. We all should learn from this incident that gambling can never bring happiness and peace in one's life, so one should always refrain from such gambling so that his life and family will be better. Gambling is like a deadly cancer. Once gambling becomes an addiction, people cannot get out of it, so they should stay away from gambling as much as possible.
When you use the amount of money that you cannot afford to lose, gambling will no longer be fun to you, but it will bring pains to you and regret. This is why if you want to enjoy the fun in gambling, you don't need to use big amount of money, because of you do, it shows you want to make profit. If the game turns out the other way round, you become frustrated to the point of doing stupid things.

I think that, it is better that we only tell people more about our losses in gamble, so that any of them that want to gamble, will consider it, as a game of loss. That will make them to be careful with the amount that they want to use for gambling, and when they loss, they would not be bothered.
320  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Where is the fun when you lose your money? on: March 22, 2024, 06:35:08 PM
When you already know that losing is part of gamble and you expect losing in a game, it would not be a problem to you if you lose the game. However, if you expect to lose the game, and you were lucky enough to win the game. It becomes fun, because you were expecting a lost, but it turned out to be a win.

The bottom line is don't gamble for profit, and see gambling as fun, so that you can bet with an amount that is nothing to you. That is how you will enjoy gamble.
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