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3321  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: NBA 2020-2021 betting on: November 25, 2021, 12:57:52 PM
It was a great game between the Suns and the Cavaliers.

I have the Suns on a parlay -5.5 but damn, the score is 115-120 in favor of the Suns so it didn't cover my handicap, thus my bet got rekt in the first game.

Good win by Houston though, they beat one of the best team which is the Bulls.
That's the thing with parlay betting though, just one lost and your bet are totally destroyed.

Yes, Houston putting a big numbers and winning against the Bulls, not sure if someone has bet on the Rockets winning this game. I can't remember the odds but for sure it is huge.

As expected though, the Warriors with another blow out win, it's hard to bet against them specially in their home turf. And everyone scored on the roster in this game.

Who would thought Rockets will finally break their losing streak.

here are the odds you are looking for.



source

you rarely see an upset happening in NBA, and this is one of the rare upsets.
3322  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2022 NBA Season on: November 25, 2021, 12:29:41 PM
After Lebron rest for one game due to suspension, he came back and lead the team to win with big 39 points. During the game in OT, I saw a couple of fans gets ejected because Lebron complained to the refs.

read the full story here.

https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-lebron-james-reveals-what-pacers-fans-said-to-get-ejected/

What do you think about the act of Lebron, will you call it an immature act, or he just did what is right?
3323  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2020 Philippine Basketball Association betting discussion on: November 24, 2021, 09:25:51 PM
A news about Marc Pingris. He unretires and will play for Nueva Ecija in MPBL. His passion for basketball can't be removed and good to see him back play again but no longer for PBA but now for MPBL.
(https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pingris-unretires-joins-nueva-ecija-in-mpbl/225706)
Is he really retires in basketball or this is just a strategy so he can move to MPBL?
He only retires last May 2021, and now he goes back to court well if there’s a good offer and no pressure to play at all, he can really accept it beside I still want him to see on court playing. Good luck on his new team and hopefully MPBL will get more exposure just like the PBA.
He retired on PBA and that speaks for his actual retirement. Probably there's a good offer that's hard to reject and that's why he's in. Also, he loves basketball so that's not questionable if he gets out from his retirement.
He has no active contract and he can accept any contract when he was retired. But now that he has accepted this offer, he'll stay there and we can still watch him play again in the court.

He can choose to play if he feels he is healthy, and the level of competition in MPBL is not that strong compared to the PBA, so as a big man, he can still dominate. I like his decision as MPBL really opens doors for PBA players that have cut their contract already, good luck to him, and hopefully he can contribute big time to his team like what he did during his time in the PBA.
3324  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2022 NBA Season on: November 24, 2021, 09:18:38 PM
As the Lakers struggle will continue, we can't prevent people from saying their dismay because they have a high expectation on the LA Lakers. I mean, who would not expect a lot, they build a super team with popular names in the NBA, but look what they are showing, they can even hardly beat lower rank teams.

Let's clarify something. Do you think they are a super team before the NBA starts? Only a few considered them as super-team but most people think they are just a bunch of veterans and already past their prime. Carmelo Anthony is almost on retirement when no team is signing him. Just lucky to be signed in Portland. Westbrook is now changing teams since being traded from OKC. Dwight Howard is not performing well for several years now. The only consistent and still on prime is Anthony Davis. Lebron James is turning 37 years old.

How Lakers become a super team this season?

They have been criticized before, not even the team starts this season.

I was waiting for something special from LeBron, after acquiring Melo and Russ and with a healthy Davis, this team still capable of competing.
There's something wrong inside, coach need to figure it out to find ways and adjust.

With the way this team is performing, they are just proving what their critics said after forming this roster.


Criticism is normal in NBA especially if people do not see their expectations, prior to the start of the season, I read an article not criticizing but doubting the roster of the LA Lakers, and they are correct, the LA Lakers struggles big time from the preseason up to now. Well, for those who are saying they are not a super team, well, I think the odds will not like, they are the favorites to win the NBA Finals next to the Nets, and for me, LEBRON, DAVIS, and WESTBROOK is already considered as a super team.
3325  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2020 Philippine Basketball Association betting discussion on: November 24, 2021, 11:08:00 AM
I read some news popped up on my social media account, and it says that Japeth Aguilar will stay with Ginebra despite the offers from B-League. I think every one is getting an offer, especially the big man in the PBA and we will likely hear more news that a new player had already signed with B-League.

Maybe our performance during the international competition made the Japanese realize how good our talents were.

If Christian will leave after this season, who might replace him as their center?

Good decision for Japeth, he knew that he no longer on his prime he will only bring shame to his career.  Grin

Kidding aside, he has a good relationship with Gin kings management so why bother to move away? His team gives him another chance for his career
it's better to end it up and retire using the banner.

We never know who among those stars will change up their minds and transfer to B-League. Only time will reveal that for us.

Don't talk about the "shame" because Japeth does not ask any favor for Ginebra to sign him, he did his best, he played hard that's why he was signed. If he chooses to sign with the b-League, Ginebra should not say anything bad as it is what it is, everyone changes their mind for the betterment of their future.
3326  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: [Boxing] Nonito Donaire vs Reymart Gaballo (WBC bantamweight) on: November 24, 2021, 09:56:15 AM
It's more on how a fighter will win, every fighter has a different appearance but the fans love a boxer that is consistently winning and a humble boxer as well. Maybe for a job outside boxing, like if you are going to be a promoter, your looks or appearance is very important, the more appealing you are the more chances you'll have more job outside boxing.

Well, not only the consistency on winning but the way a fighter wins, lots of fighters with an undefeated record but they are still criticized, one good example is Mayweather, he was criticized because he does not entertain the crowd, most of his fights, you will hear people chanting with boos on him.

Donaire is an exciting boxer that's why he is popular, but at the end of the day, it still depends on how fans would see it as we don't have the same opinion or taste of kind of excitement.
3327  Economy / Trading Discussion / Re: Trading and it uncertainties on: November 23, 2021, 09:34:38 PM
The uncertainty is always there and our job is to solve the puzzle, otherwise, there is no something 100% in the trading world except Low and High. The more we trade the more experience we get and our ability to detect the chart patterns improves after 5 years. 10000 screen time is required for many professional traders before they call themselves pros in this sphere. The uncertainties help us to make a profit and ride the possible trend depending on the market tools we use.
Perhaps, these uncertainties help us to be more curious about the market and lead us to work and study more. And the truth is that we can never ripe out of this thing unless we know everything but too unfortunate that it can never happen since the market is believed to be still unpredictable. That is why trading can be a serious job, not all meant for this but we try for at least we can generate some profit out from those uncertainties and difficulties.
3328  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: [Boxing]: Casimero vs Butler ordered by WBO on: November 23, 2021, 01:29:09 PM
I'm checking for an update of the fight and try searching for the odds and I fould this.

Quote
WHAT WERE THE ODDS ON CASIMERO VS BUTLER?
Paul Butler is currently (+100) to win the bout outright, while you can get (+100) on John Riel Casimero if you fancy the incredible upset.
https://box.live/fights/casimero-vs-butler/

I'm not sure if the odds are reliable because AFAIK, Casimero is the champion and the better fighter, with +100 for Butler, then most likely the odds for Casimero is very attractive.
3329  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2020 Philippine Basketball Association betting discussion on: November 23, 2021, 12:56:30 PM
I read some news popped up on my social media account, and it says that Japeth Aguilar will stay with Ginebra despite the offers from B-League. I think every one is getting an offer, especially the big man in the PBA and we will likely hear more news that a new player had already signed with B-League.
B-League is recruiting everyone who has potential but they will never get all they want because some players will remain loyal and will stay in the PBA. Ginebra is a championship contender team, so they will likely receive some good bonuses if they'll win, that's another competition aside from their monthly salary which is based on their contract.

Maybe our performance during the international competition made the Japanese realize how good our talents were.
Maybe because in some of the games we beat the Team Japan.

If Christian will leave after this season, who might replace him as their center?
They will get from their roster for sure, Prince Caperal or  Joe Devance , and don't forget that Japeth can also play a center position.
3330  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: Is the meme coin still worth holding on: November 22, 2021, 10:29:45 PM
Why not if there are market potentials? Please have to think that when it comes to investing, it is wise to choose the coins that certainly have the use-case and are listed on the major exchanges as that it gives us some assurance to have ROI in the coming days. If these meme coins that you are talking about have those things, then it was good to go. But of course, you should not just leave your investment without checking them from time to time. It is basically needed in order to know the situation of investment or if it is a need to sell them or continue holding.
3331  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2020 Philippine Basketball Association betting discussion on: November 22, 2021, 08:58:19 PM
PBA stars might think about it and consider those offers, 1 season can bring decent paychecks which you can established good business for your future, instead of playing long years from PBA Cool
It's really about their future and those that are serious with it, they'll take the offer and settle when they retire. But we don't know the retirement benefits from PBA. So they have to consider bigger paychecks on the present and settle when they're ready for it.
These offers really good to decline and that's why some of them have already went to B League and we know that it won't be stopping there because there will batches that shall take the offer as they're being scouted to play there.

The opportunity given to play with B-League is not for everyone, it's only for players that are extremely good so we will still see the PBA continue to exist. About the benefits, maybe there are more benefits when playing in the PBA but that is still lower compared to what an import will receive playing in B-League, and as long as they know how to manage their finances, they can certainly save money for the business to secure their future.

Agree with that, the disparity of amount is too big, anyone who is in a clear state of mine will take that opportunity as PBA is not forever, you'll be traded when you gets old because that's a norm in the PBA. Meanwhile, Cabagnot is now an MPBL team owner.

read https://www.philstar.com/sports/2021/11/18/2142182/pba-star-alex-cabagnot-now-mpbl-team-owner
3332  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Bitcoin Adoption Report Card - Year 12 on: November 19, 2021, 09:49:58 PM
It’s normal that the rich guys are always going to benefit anything because they have the amount of money that it takes to benefit from such. Especially things like bitcoin that is volatile can generate more income when you invest a huge amount in it

A poor man doesn’t have much to invest in Bitcoin or any cryptocurrency, so the small amount that they would manage to invest would only generate a little amount of profit for them. The middle-class are the ones that stands a better chance, because they might be able to invest a good amount and stand a good chance at making better profit that would elevate them to a higher level. Anyways, bitcoin can favor anyone as long as you know what you’re doing.
Ric people become richer as they will not stop looking for an opportunity to grow their money while poor people are most likely to get satisfied where they are now and have no plan for investment. They will simply just ignore Bitcoin and prioritize their need rather than invest. Maybe some, but not all.

Well, it has to know that rich people can afford to risk their money. The middle class can be in such a thing as well but not the lower class.
That sometimes I'm thinking that Bitcoin isn't for everyone, that is what I've really seen. Coz if you don't have a plan to invest, even you have money certainly, you don't have the interest to know more about Bitcoin as well.
3333  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: A positive evaluation of gambling. on: November 19, 2021, 09:13:29 PM
this is the ego of the gambler who thinks he is not a gambling addict but it is different from the reality because they are indirectly included in it Cheesy
But on the other hand, there are experiences that must be used as a reference so that terrible things don't happen again. But as you said problem gamblers are not aware and will always get to the worse.
It could be changed but without the gambling addict's willingness to change through rehab. I have seen and know in person that even if you tell him/her that she is a gambling addict but their response is that he/she is not a gambling addict and they didn't gamble everyday but the truth is they alway gamble everyday. Mostly in my country they play card game.
This is the reason why some of the responsible gambler that organize by the gambling site is not that effective simply because the gambler are not helping himself to be better and to get our of that addiction, they are on a denial stage and they continue to gamble even if they are already broke from the inside. A positive mindset is the key to enjoy gambling without getting addict, you must help yourself always to do what is right.
Then, they are not helping themselves and enjoying gambling in the first place. From what I see these kinds of people are focused on earning money from gambling, wanted to be instant millionaires. You can't simply ignore the jackpot price that could really attract gamblers but sadly, we end getting nothing aside from losing.

We can have those positive evaluations as OP posted but I think that more gamblers receive the negative effect of gambling than these things. Addiction is what we commonly see...
3334  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: What about the new alts? on: November 19, 2021, 08:44:59 PM
What coins do you think are promising? I think there will soon be a good opportunity to buy alts in the long term, so I am starting to consider options for purchases. Interested in mina, cdt and sand. What do you think of these coins? And what coins do you think are promising?
You'd rather invest in those coins that have already gained market attention than hoping for new projects to have a good performance.
To invest in new projects is somewhat you are almost looking for losses, not for a profit. Not really that wise move unless if you don't care about losing your money with them. Because at this time, you got lucky of you've got new projects that have the potentials as we know that most of them are worthless and scam.
3335  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: What if governments make Bitcoin centralized? on: November 19, 2021, 08:23:45 PM
Can be possible if they will buy the entire market and put everything in their hands. We sometimes think that prices are already manipulated by whales, by influential people, and yes, we could admit such a thing. But it just stops there, that is the only thing they could do, and still, they can't control the entire market knowing that they don't hold this. And I know that no country has the courage to take it all in order to have this control and risk money with this volatile market. It never makes sense anymore and they could not benefit from this then rather have their own currency instead.
3336  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Reason why businesses should accept Bitcoin payment on: November 19, 2021, 02:05:38 PM
Personally I don't see why many business wouldn't accept bitcoin as a payment form.  I think by adding bitcoin as a payment form it makes your business a bit more diverse in some ways.  I recently helped my dog groomer set up a little stand with a bitcoin QR code to be able to accept bitcoin from her customers.  This kind of set up is such a good idea in my mind.  Helps you diversify your payments into an investment as well.
I believe same as bitcoin will serve as edge over every transaction most especially in a business setting that payment is required and speed and scalability is desired. Cross border payment will be made easy.
That is the main objective of the creator to make no boundaries in transacting , faster and even easier .
But like what mentioned in above me , it is the Fee that most has concerned specially when congestion happens in which makes the fees more than multiple times than fiat sending.
and also People must learn how to use lightning network as this is really the best tools for small transacting , lets admit that until now only few are using this way even in micro transactions .
Even we like it but have to accept that we don't hold the fees and time over transactions as it will depend on the network loads. The congestions give trouble to those who want instant and this can never be possible for now, maybe in the future. Until this time, I think not even reached 1% who accept crypto payment or the number of users.

That I could think sometimes and I think this is really the future of crypto, and that to become solely for investment, not a currency which we thought of before. 
3337  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2022 NBA Season on: November 19, 2021, 12:14:18 PM
^^ One thing about the Warriors is that you can't really count them out. When we think that they might lose against the Cavs, they come up big in the 4th, with Curry hitting those back to back 3's.

And then also put up a show on defense, just allowing the once hot Cavs to just 8 points in the 4th. You can really see what really happen in this game on the reaction from Kevin Love's face when the game is over. They let it slipped away.

And the most impressive part is that everyone contributed to a big comeback while they are making Curry take care of the points. I love to put a bet every time the warriors played, but this time I learned that live betting is also profitable especially if you bet on the Warriors when they are down.

Definitely profitable to bet on them, for sure those who bet on the starting line at -9.5 thought that they've already lost their bet.

But maybe there are gamblers who still bet on the Warriors when they went down 10-12 point. That will be huge odds.

Lesson here is not to bet against one of the hottest team, specially they have Curry to carry the team with his phenomenal outside shooting.

I think their biggest deficit was 13 points, you can review the play by play in https://www.espn.ph/nba/playbyplay/_/gameId/401360048.
Even if it's 20 points deficit, the Warriors will still be able to come back because Curry is there and as per report, Curry is playing with bothersome hip and yet he still score 40 points.

https://www.espn.ph/nba/story/_/id/32664387/stephen-curry-scores-40-golden-state-warriors-win-hip-contusion-keep-friday
3338  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: High ETH withdraw Fees, how to Solve on: November 19, 2021, 05:30:29 AM
I use Binance,  Kucoin etc crypto exchange for Trading, Binance use very often and I use Kucoin very rarely. But my main problem is high eth withdraw fees from Exchange to Personal wallet (MyEtherwallet). Have any crypto exchange with low withdraw fees?               
Sad to say but this is the problem by most ETH users and traders for almost 2 years. The huge fees had become the burden especially for small amount. Can't imagine to pay $10 for a single transaction that it only worth $50, that can really be disappointing. I'd rather not to do it and let stuck there.

Our last option is to convert it to other coin that still accepted to our personal wallet. This is what I've been doping now, to use XRP and Doge is the best option. Honestly, you will save a few bucks.  
3339  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2020 Philippine Basketball Association betting discussion on: November 19, 2021, 03:48:17 AM
Anyone who follows Snow Badua? Before, Romeo said that he has a life debt to SMC and that's why he doesn't want to accept B League's offer. But lately, the guy that I've mentioned has just opened the offer to Terrence for about $55,000/month and it will increase within the next year or next season of his stay in the B League. All things are free, accommodation and food. That's a good offer to him but still haven't said anything lately with that offer.
That's a huge amount of money. The chance that Romeo might accept this is very possible. With the hypes of those Pinoy stars who played inside B-League, maybe Romeo will accept that he doesn't have anything to prove the talent should be shared internationally Grin If I'm on hi shoe I will go and grab that opportunities, he should look at how SMB trade his big bro players that he respected the most and guide him while he still new to SMB.

He can still go back, correct me if I'm wrong it's a one-year ban then he can apply again to play right? the worth of money he will going to bag from this offer is more than enough to provide his family's needs. Wink Cool

I agree with you, if SMB can easily ditch their players that have contributed to their success in the past easily, then most likely he will experience it in the future. AFAIK, Romeo's monthly salary is just around Php 200k to Php 300k per month, but if he played with the B League, he will get more or less x10 of his current salary, so I think he should go and forget about that debt of gratitude thing.

3340  Other / Off-topic / Re: [Boxing] Canelo Alvarez vs. Ilunga Makabu on: November 19, 2021, 03:13:38 AM
Ilunga Makabu is a Congolese fighter with a record of 28 wins and two losses and the WBC cruiserweight world champion challenged by Canelo Alvarez is not satisfied with the few titles he has won.
Makabu is a formidable fighter with a lethal punch, and his 25 KO wins prove that he has a deadly punch that all boxers should be wary of.
I don't know about his opponent but if we only based on his record, that's not relevant as Canelo has been beating guys with undefeated record.

So it's still Canelo for me.


And if I'm not mistaken, Canelo Alvarez vs Ilunga Makabu in Anggedakan will fight in May June 2022.
That's according to the article shared by the poster above. However, it may change as they haven't sign a contract yet but the biggest news here is that Canelo moving up in weight.
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