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341  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2024 NBA Season on: February 08, 2024, 01:32:02 PM
Embiid had a knee surgery, expect that he'll miss the remainder of the season.

https://www.foxsports.com/articles/nba/nba-mvp-and-76ers-center-joel-embiid-had-knee-surgery-his-injury-could-affect-the-us-olympic-team
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NBA MVP and 76ers center Joel Embiid had knee surgery. His injury could affect the US Olympic team

Well, obviously this team will struggle as I haven't remembered in the past that they reach the playoffs without Joel Embiid. And that time, they were stronger as they had Harden on the team, but now there's no other superstar that are on the level of Harden who had a lot of playoffs experience and had played in the NBA Finals. The only one I see that could lead the team is Maxey, but he is still young and lack of experience.

There are mixed news online, some source tells he is ruled out for the season, while others says he will missed 6-8 weeks. It's hard to expect that he'll come back, I think at this early, we should be ready of the possibility that he will not be able to come back anymore and will just be preparing for the next season once he healed up.

Embiid is on the MVP race this season, if he was able to remain healthy, he could win the MVP competition, but here he goes again. I'm not blaming him being out again, we know it could happen so we have to accept it. Good thing Zion still stays healthy until now, this could be his longest season played so far.
342  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: There is nothing like it since the past 12 years on: February 07, 2024, 09:41:36 PM
People have learned how difficult it is when we only have 1 source of income. It is just remembering 10 years, 20 years ago we just simply ignored many opportunities that we see around, and even Bitcoin because what is in our mind is that we already have enough without thinking inflations comes.

Now, we feel regret for not taking it and we realize how important to plan our future ahead of time. Just imagine why rich people become richer because they have plans already, they invest in something that they will think they could benefit from. Just like investing in Bitcoin, if we all see its potential 12 years ago, many of us are rich already but as usual, it is too late to notice.
343  Economy / Trading Discussion / Re: Most Traders are Not Profitable on: February 07, 2024, 08:47:19 PM
Many people go online to find get rich quick schemes, where they can put little efforts and make so much money, they think that one of the ways to achieve this aim is to go into crypto trading. And YouTubers who're out to make money off them will scam them, eventually they'll enter the trading without adequate knowledge and lose all their money, some will then learn the hard way on the job about how to actually trade and others will call crypto trading a scam , then leave.
Then they are wasting their time in trading because we already foresee what will happen to these traders where in trading without knowledge that certainly impossible to make money but losses. And this kind of thinking should be changed if we are our money and if we are smart enough ti evaluate the situation as we can't just be blind knowing that trading simply doesn't work with proper knowledge, trading skills, and effective strategies. That is why a lot of people fall into the scam because of these media influencers, and a lot of people lose their money due to misinformation. And this will repeatedly happen because still a lot of individuals are greedy and believe in the wrong views of trading (easy money).
344  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Are you a generous gamblers on: February 07, 2024, 12:54:53 PM

First, you  have money, whether from gambling or work. No one has the right to interfere in your business if you want to give and help others, family, relatives and friends. However, generosity is a gift from God. A generous person gives and does not expect anything from you even if he does not have it. Big thing .
Generosity is a good trait and everyone should have it. If you have enough money, help those in need, as there are always those who are less than you. Helping those who need provides unparalleled psychological comfort.

Nah, there are people who are only generous when they win in gambling. IMO, they are the people who just gamble for fun and doesn't really have a plan to start with a serious bankroll. When you have a job and you are just earning enough for yourself or your family, of course you will not be generous as it would be stupid to share when you are even struggling yourself. However, in gambling, it's quite different, it's a kind of tradition for some that when they win they like to share the money and they would spend their winnings on whatever they like, mostly on vices as it's not part of their regular income.
345  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup on: February 07, 2024, 12:12:32 PM

We can't betray ourselves here. Let's forget that conspiracy theory for a while, we know who the better team is, let's stick to them.
In fact, I didn't only took the -3.5 but the 11+ win also with x3.72 odds.

Of course, that would not be fun if you are betting on the other side but your heart is on SMB. I just checked the line up and I can see that it has moved up to -4 now. I think it's still a go and I see some value because of the SMB's dominant performance on the last game.

I hope SMB squad will play harder to avenge what Abueva did to their coach and send a message that it's not good to mock a person with disability. I'm seeing that 3 point shooters are raining again this game, that on the side of SMB of course since Magnolia has no answer and aren't confident to shoot outside anymore.

If you have good spare, and you are really a fan of SMB, taking that attracting handicap for them is surely not difficult for you to place your bet, conspiracy is always present in each game that we witness but like what you just said, the drama can be used as another spark plug for SMB squad to make tougher for Magnolia.

We might see a more determined SMB squad after that mocking their head coach, though as a pro, we didn't see any bad reaction from him, and he just let it go and not being bothered by how Abueva disrespected him.

Well, so far it's a different story as Magnolia were able to lead in the game. They are leading by 5 points int he first quarter, a good start for them as they need to start strong since they had a hard time catching up with SMB when they are down. Although this is still too early but we know Magnolia is also capable, however, I still think that SMB will be taking a 3-0 after tonight.

First quarter is not enough for Magnolia to win, they need to be consistent from first to the last quarter.

Those 2nd chance points and offensive rebounds are very important, they need to play some hustle.

Yes, it seems like Magnolia is enjoying a good lead now, they might found their rhythm and I say it will be dangerous for SMB if they'll give Magnolia some life. This is the finals, Magnolia are gonna do everything to win the series, even down 0-2, that doesn't mean that the series is over, a win here will change the complexion of the series as Magnolia will certain would increase their confidence. 29-39 is the score in the 2nd quarter, Magnolia up by 10 points.
346  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Please stop asking for "legal tender status" on: February 06, 2024, 09:44:52 PM

Understand that "legal tender" does not mean "legal". Bitcoin is already perfectly legal in most countries: you can own it and you can trade it if you want to.
That is the meaning of legal tender, it is perfectly allowed by the government for the people to use it freely depending on what they want to do with their Bitcoin. Once a country officially announces the legality of Bitcoin, it is an indication that Bitcoin is very welcome in their country and this will also help people to have confidence about accepting/using this as a payment option. In some countries, like mine, I haven't heard it was considered legal but authorities don't ban this which still gives us freedom to use Bitcoin in whatever we want as long as it is never used in illegal activities.
347  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2024 NBA Season on: February 06, 2024, 12:17:01 PM
What happened to the Lakers? Grin I mean, they've been winning more often lately, and they've even improved their spot in the standings a little bit. The surprising thing is also that LeBron and Davis are becoming more and more active on the court, as well as players like Reaves and Russell. By the way, LeBron recently had a triple-double against the Warriors, and now Davis has a triple-double against the Hornets. Have they finally found their rhythm?

With this kind of games recently, they are holding their position well and not giving up on trying their luck to win playoff games if ever they manage to enter the playoff tournament without worrying about the play-in knockout rounds like last time. But right now, they should prefer their plan to beat the Denver Nuggets because that's when they hit the wall when they are against the Nuggets they don't have enough players to counter their offense and great defense since LBJ is slowing down, they are now in need of more players to survive that round unlike before.
Maybe they found their chemistry already and after a good rest, Lebron and AD is back with full of confidence and so they are back in winning track. Although they just beaten a team that is below in the standing. But a win is a win and so it might have created motivation for them. So let's see if they faces tough team specially from the West like the Nuggets which is like some sort of kryptonite for them. LBJ might be slowing down, but he can still score and lead the Lakers in the court. Austin Reaves and D'Lo seems to be also better right now and I do not see anyone of them being traded.
They need to win that's why they win. 3 win streak now, it started with the Big upset against the Celtics, then Knicks and now the Charlotte Hornets. These two (knicks and Hornets) are not a huge challenge for them but beating the Celtics without AD and Lebron is something. I believe they have a talented roster, defense is their strenght since they aren't good 3 point shooters, except for that game against the Celtics.

Chemistry is necessary, but the ball has to be shared well, Lebron and AD taking 80% of the scoring is not good, maybe 50% for them and the rest is for their teammates. Whatever, hehe. it's up to them but they should not totally rely on AD and Bron, especially Bron who is already old.
348  Economy / Trading Discussion / Re: Learning comes before earning on: February 05, 2024, 09:59:57 PM
...Trading and holding are two different things. Trading requires lots of learning and studying of past events, charts and the market. You won't be able to study all this well if you don't learn well.

Everyone needs knowledge. Otherwise, without knowledge and experience, you can choose to hold such coins for a long time, the price of which, contrary to your expectations, will devalue to zero. And only in this case, both the investor and the trader will be able to make a profit if their choice is based on knowledge and experience.
And better to choose the way we think we are safe and based on our capabilities. Indeed, trading and holding are both quite profitable but that will depend on our knowledge and skill because this could also be a reason for our big losses. If we think we are good at trading then choose it but if not, then we choose just holding.
A trader must know what is needed to become successful. We should have to remind ourselves that trading is not a contest that we need to rush. It is risky which is why we should be more careful and must be prepared before we start.
349  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Do you believe visiting a seer or spiritual house could make you win a game? on: February 03, 2024, 02:12:31 PM
A majority of gambling activities is all about luck and experience. Some people believe the spiritual can actually affect luck however I believe it doesn't work that way. If a gamble is truly luck based, the fact if you Will actually win or loss is based on chances.
It may seem to work for some persons that when they go have a session with the seer they will get to see future bets that will be profitable and then use them to make wins consecutively.

It never works actually but some gamblers make-believe it because of some winning coincidence which it puts into their mind thinking it will happen again with the help of these spiritual rituals. Because until now, there is no solid proof to prove this kind of belief brings luck to the person who asks but I believe it was just a lucky coincidence, nothing else.

In fact, so many gamblers are doing this (maybe I don't know) but I haven't heard anyone from them become a millionaire because of this tradition. Well, I couldn't say it was a false belief but I'd never think this would bring us luck, maybe on business, not in gambling.

350  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup on: February 03, 2024, 01:25:12 PM
Thanks for sharing this wonderful news, The Philippines are happy for this news. 3 months is not that long, I thought it will take a year, so it's all good now, at least Brownlee were able to take a rest because once he is back to his old job, he'll be very busy representing our country and keeping the high standard of Ginebra. I believe if Brownlee was not suspended, Ginebra will not have an early exit, it could be a great series down the wire, we might even witness a game 5. I know the import of SMB is also good, similar to JB, he had some great outside shooting as well but JB is a proven one, he had his chemistry with the Ginebra well built, so that's the advantage for him as an import.
351  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: Do low fees matter most in choosing crypto platforms, or other factors? on: February 03, 2024, 12:42:41 PM
When choosing a cryptocurrency platform, do you prioritize seeking out those with lower transaction fees, or do other factors such as security, user interface, or available features take precedence in your decision-making? Share your perspective below and let's discuss the key considerations within our community!

Fees are one thing to consider in choosing a platform but what matters the most is the legitimacy of the site as we can't just ignore the fact that many scam sites appear and are also competing with others. Indeed, we need to have fund security though we can't assure 100% safety at least, we have the confidence that our funds stay there. But if necessary, we have to move our funds right away after the transaction is completed to gain maximum security which the wallet is in our control.

Choose the platform that we usually use, refrain from trying new unless we are sure that it can be trusted and active. And never use any exchange wallet as our storage wallet.
352  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Is Binary Trade Better or Better to Buy and Hold Bitcoin? on: February 03, 2024, 11:53:33 AM
Well, investing is quite more profitable than trading for me but can be different for others who are also good at trading. But talking about trading itself, that involves high risk which most people can afford to take it. Of course, if I were in that situation, I choose to just buy and hold Bitcoin waiting for the perfect timing to sell them.

The results may depend on our risk appetite and may varies on our interest. Some people become successful in trading but some also are in investing. But base on my experience, I could say that investing it more profitable.
353  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2 years old kids alone at home for hours, while the father goes gambling on: February 03, 2024, 10:12:05 AM
Gambling is good when managed so well but if not, this would be a nightmare as well.

This is how gambling addiction causes a lot of trouble - mentally, physically, and family relationships.
A person who has got into this situation becomes irresponsible because what it is their mind is to gamble. They could be happy of doing this rather than spending time with the family or in social affairs.


So many stories pointing out how gambling affects us. Sadly, many gamblers still ignore it until the moment they commit such problems before they realize that they are wrong. We don't need to quit gambling but at least, we know also how to control it.


354  Economy / Trading Discussion / Re: Do You Believe, "Passive Investors Make More Than Active Investors?" on: February 02, 2024, 02:05:50 PM
There should be no doubt that passive investors earn more profit than those who actively trade. In any case, they did not lose their money, like most who, without the necessary knowledge and experience, tried to trade, but simply lost their money as a result. So, getting a profit from day trading fate is not for many.

This is the most simple yet correct explanation on the subject matter. Just additional thoughts since you didn’t mention it. Paper loss is usually being neglected by newbie traders yet it’s the most crucial part on trading that makes holders better than active trader in terms of profit.

Crypto is too much volatile so there’s a high chance that a trade will go south with this unprecedented volatile market. This makes trading will give you more lose in case the market is always against your position while on the other hand holders will just experience paper loss that soon will be negligible once the price recovers and turns to profit.
Not all but the majority who choose trading fails than those who just buy, hold, and sell (common investor). Yes, if we compare the results, investing is quite true to profit realization than trading. Aside from that investing doesn't give you pressure, as long as you choose profitable coins, you never feel any worries of it dumps or dying. Unlike trading, stressful and risky which is sometimes we can't sleep well thinking about the mistakes and losses we made.

Well, it is an individual choice in where we think it suits us. Whether it is trading or just simply investing, it still incurs losses if mismanaged.
355  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: Ethereum will still be my choice this year. on: February 02, 2024, 01:26:24 PM
If they ask me to make a choice on altcoin to invest in this new year, Ethereum will still be my choice because I know that their team are strong team and they are capable to make Ethereum the king among all the altcoins in the market for investors to continue making it for their choice. If you look at the altcoins market very well you will see that Ethereum is about to reach $3k and if it happen this year it will help those of us that are lovers of Ethereum to make another huge amount of profits from the market. I know, we still have some good altcoins in the market to invest and everyone has his own choice to make in the market to invest in any altcoins of his or her choice which I chose Ethereum as my choice this year, what is your own choice in altcoins investment if they ask you to invest again in altcoins?

 Do you think I make a good choice this year or I should include BNB so that if one is delaying me in the market, I can try the other one to achieve what I want .
Ethereum is always a good choice but it was best to spread our funds to different coins as well like BNB. There are several potentially profitable coins, can't mention them all but you can check at https://coinmarketcap.com/. Most investors are choosing the top altcoins in the market but it doesn't mean you take them all, at least aside from ETH there are 2-3 coins to hold as well. But don't miss the chance with Bitcoin, if you invest ETH then make sure also that you accumulated BTC already.

Having BTC, ETH, and BNB, can have a peaceful mind. They are one of the leading coins in the market and they don't disappoint you.
356  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: NBA 2023-2024 betting on: February 02, 2024, 06:30:01 AM
I don't know what's the season high for the Lakers 3 point FG percentage, but this game they shoot 53% or 19-36 (shot made- attempts). While the Celtics only shoots 33% which I think is still acceptable but not acceptable is their defense outside.


I believe they are not a good 3 point shooting team and they are just below 40% this season. Shooting 53% on the road seems so high especially against the Celtics who are known to be a good team with balance offense and defense. I guess lots of bettors really fell on that trap because Celtics are capable of winning via blowout on the road like what they did to the Miami Heat, so at home they have a decent chance of doing it, but what we witnessed was a flipped.

For now that's the biggest story in the NBA, but don't forget to move forward. Next game for the Celtics is still at home, it's against the Memphis, this sure going to be different, I'm looking for a bounce back game.
357  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup on: February 02, 2024, 05:11:16 AM
In terms of Yap, it was his hope to play one more time wearing the same uniform where he create his legacy, hoping that magnolia will sign him for another contract and let him entertain the fans again, not sure if that's already finalized and if there's already a negotiation regarding to that, but it was his hope and he's really aiming for that opportunity,  the reason why he requested the release with rain or shine after his contract ends.

Let's see and wait if that will going to happen, but for now, let's wait for the finals and see who's going to win the title.
The rumor was there and it's likely that he will be taken by them but we'll have to wait for the final and official announcement. So while there's no official news about it, it will remain as a rumor. He's been seen on Japan and so people have thought that he'd sign on B League but we don't know yet.


No news yet and, based on those social media posts, Bossing is also interested in signing him up with a very juicy offer, maybe for branding advertisement, knowing how big James name in this industry, but skills wise aside from his shooting capabilities, his condition is no longer the same since he left Magnolia., I personally think that he's just aiming for one more game as Magnolia rumors again rise regard to the influence of his former wife.

But hopefully, there's consideration that will be given even if it's only for formality. Just give him that blessing to retire his jersey as one of those top elite players who played for the franchise. I guess after "The Captain" James deserves the next spot.


He better go to the weak team in the PBA so he could gain a lot of minutes. Going back to Magnolia, his numbers might still not significant, and to think that James Yap was traded with Paul Lee, they'll be in the same team. Actually, that trade ruined the Rain or Shine, because when Paul was still with the Rain or Shine, they were playing great and IIRC, they even won a championship before.
358  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: You must have a source on: February 01, 2024, 09:24:35 PM
You must have a source of income if you must succeed in your holdings.

For the few years I have been into cryptocurrency, I have discovered that you can't hold till the right time if your don't have a source of income. Just imagine that you have a pressing basic needs like feeding or rent, then you don't have money  to finance it, you will be forced to sell your Bitcoin at a loss if you don't have a source of income outside your holdings.

Most people that have sold their Bitcoin holdings at a loss or at an average price actually have the patience but don't have the knowledge of how to hold, because a good holder must be aware that he needs a source of income for him to be able to consolidate to his holdings.

It has happened to me severally, I have been able to hold now, since I started working as a merchandiser with Guinness, I think most times, experience is the best teacher.
I came across a post where someone said 'he invested his last dime while he was faced with starvation and homelessness because his conviction did not allow to touch his capital. He stated categorically that he feeds once a day whereas he was having an investment in bitcoin'. That condition is not an easy one. Judging from my perspective, I can't endure hunger, be homeless and feed once just to hold my investment. My brother if you die, your investment will lost.
I think before investing there should should be other source(s) of income because life must be in continuace.

Sometimes extreme examples will help to illustrate these kinds of various points regarding both discretion and even figuring out a balance, including that each of us is not going to make the same choices in regards to how to find balance, if any.

Some times people do end up making the wrong kinds of choices, which might be a demonstration of someone's life to be continuously making bad choices and part of the reason that some persons are living on the very edge and without any kind of normal financial cushion has to do with their ongoingly making wrong choices, and perhaps sometimes not even being able to get out of their situation once it gets to such a bad place that it becomes harder and harder to build some kind of a steady income stream... because sometimes even a homeless person might come to realize that he needs to change his ways and figure out a way out of his situation after he had gotten himself into such a place..
Most of the time people realize their mistakes and wrongdoings when they are on the edge of suffering difficulties in life and think --why do I never save money and invest when I can still have a good job and huge income? People usually don't think about preparation instead, they prefer to make themselves happy today and suffer later. That is why only a few people are into doing business while a lot of people are in the labor force even though they are old already as they don't have other options to live.

Even in crypto, people already hear about Bitcoins but still ignore the opportunity. Yes, it is really the choice of the person but sadly most of the time they choose the wrong one.
359  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: [Boxing]: Jerwin Ancajas vs Takuma Inoue - February 24 on: February 01, 2024, 02:12:41 PM

Jerwin is still the underdog in this fight, almost 3:1.

I really like the betting odds here. Takuma Inoue is a great match up for Ancajas because if the latter will win, he will become popular again and as bettor getting 3:1 odds, this is a no-brainer. Less than a month and we will eventually witnessed a fight that was postponed due to Inoue's injury, but since it's already announce it's likely to be the final date, so start putting our bets now.

By the way, are there any market aside from the 3;1 odds for Ancajas? Market like KO win in rounds ranges?
360  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Metamask now supporting bitcoin? on: February 01, 2024, 11:51:59 AM
Just opened the Metamask already and nothing has changed, it still does not support Bitcoin but just altcoins. If that news is not made by mistake, it is probably fake news from the wrong site because I'm sure the author must know it before publishing.

Well, we're not sure about the upcoming events and the plan of Metamask but just visiting the site, I can't find BTC there.
I'm not hoping they will support Bitcoin but if they did it, then much better. Besides, it was for the good of everybody, similar to what exchanges did where  BTC and Altcoins were accepted.
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