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381  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Gambling and Betting. Why the Distinction? on: April 12, 2024, 02:48:37 PM
There is not a very specific difference between gambling and betting, but what is certain is that both activities contain an element of risk and can lose the money we have. However, when talking about opportunities, gambling almost entirely relies on luck, while betting does not, because apart from relying on luck, skills in analyzing and making predictions are the main factors for someone to increase their chances of winning when placing a bet. In gambling, the odds are determined by the house or gambling organizer, so players will have little control over the gambling they do, with the exception of perhaps some types of gambling such as cards, where this type of gambling also involves skill in playing and mastery of the game. Meanwhile, in betting, someone can have more control over the bets they place.

However, apart from this, with all the risks posed by these activities, it is quite important for us to always ensure that the gambling activities and bets carried out are well controlled and do not cause significant losses or problems.
382  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: UEFA Conference League 2023/24 Season on: April 11, 2024, 07:14:59 PM
Currently, Olympiakos leaded over three goals after Chiquinho scoring on 57th minutes, its difficult for Fenerbahce how to make come back after conceding three goals until 70th minutes matches begin.
Fenerbahce got shocked after quickly goals from Olympiakos on 8th minutes and loss controlling with defensive area.

Fenerbahçe defeat was quite annoying since it wasn't expected to take three goals in less than sixty minutes without scoring any. Later they attacked and tried to catch up but the score was already big. Scoring two goals and reducing the gap between them and Olympiacos for the second leg was the best thing they can do. Next time they will play home with -1 goal, they might get a chance even though the mission will be quite difficult to achieve.

In the other game, Fiorentina got a draw against Plzen. Fiorentina isn't stable even in Serie A just like Juventus and we cannot expect much from them in Conference League too apparently..

Olympiakos is experiencing a very good improvement lately very surprising, the representative of the Greek league was unexpectedly able to beat Fenerbahce with a score of 3-2 I myself was very confident before because Fenerbahce was much better in my opinion before but it seems to be disappointing in the match in leg 1 this time, I hope in the second leg Fenerbahce can avenge it, maybe Olympiakos can do that because they play at home so they are much freer and play more aggressively so they get a pretty good victory in leg 1, and then in the 2nd leg where Fenerbahce is the host in this match must also do the same and the score difference must be much better than what Olympiakos got in leg 1 to increase their chances of getting a ticket to qualify for the next round, if not maybe they have to stop and cry to wait back in the future gar can follow the conference league again.

BTW what do you think Fenerbahce will get a win in leg 2? and will you bet on this leg 2, I hope we do and cry if we lose. LOL
383  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2023/2024 on: April 11, 2024, 06:57:07 PM

Arsenal has qualified for the semifinals and is also maintaining their first position in the EPL. It's an impressive achievement so far, and they must handle the pressure smoothly at this stage. Things won't be easy, and there's no room for mistakes. They're so close to success and must seize the opportunity to win.
For the position in the EPL they are still possible to maintain it at this time but to qualify for the semi-finals at this time Araenal is still no guarantee for that because however at this time leg 2 is still a determinant to be able to determine whether they can qualify for the semi-finals or not because both Arsenal and Bayern are still uncertain who will qualify because both still have the potential to be in the semi-finals especially the score is still a draw so anyone still has a chance in the second leg later.

But talking about achievements, this season Arsenal are very competitive and indeed it must be appreciated considering what they have done this season where when they still survive in the race for the EPL and Champions League it needs to be appreciated until now.
Arsenal cannot be declared to be getting achievements in the English Premier League this season, the position is still uncertain so we should not be too confident in Arsenal, as we know that Arsenal sometimes make blunders that cause them to lose and lose consistency at the end of the season like the previous season, I can't do the incident last season because Arsenal was very disappointing when everyone hoped for them but the facts were not like that, so the competition is very tight whether in the Champion League or in the English Premier League. In the champions league they have to really maintain their form and always get a win which if they lose Liverpool and Manchester City can immediately overtake their position as the top of the table, in the emirates he was quite disappointing yesterday and I don't think they should lose face on the enemy's turf in the next match because it will be a bad record if they lose to Bayern Munich.

Yes, appreciation is necessary because Arteta and the squad have improvised well this season and maintained a good and consistent performance for the time being, I hope it happens again.
384  Economy / Gambling / Re: MEGA:PARI |SPORTS & CASINO| SIGNATURE CAMPAIGN on: April 11, 2024, 06:25:40 PM
It’s been a long time since I visit Megapari website and I think still have few balance left on my account.

I’m surprised that I can’t access anymore the casino using regular IP which I can do before. Do you update your ToS specifically list of restricted country? I’m from Philippines btw. Can’t check the ToS by myself since I don’t have VPN anymore available for my current device.

Site can’t be reach error when I try to visit your website.

Website works fine on my Philippine IP. I don't see anything about "philippines" on their ToS either.



I wonder if you've tried accessing on a different device and/or browser? Sometimes, rebooting your router could also change your IP address.
Yes I also haven't visited Megapari for quite a while, maybe I last visited Megapari at the end of November last year, and I have a little balance too on sina, maybe around $20 in TRX time maybe now the value has increased because TRX has also experienced a pretty decent price increase, maybe it's still there or not today in my account...

I am also experiencing the same problem as you, today I have not been able to check or reopen my account because my address is blocked, maybe I need to use a VPN but I haven't tried it for fear of problems if I use a VPN to access megapari, will it be a problem if I use it? Regarding the ToS I also haven't read it in full maybe it's true that they made changes to the ToS for the new discipline of their customers.

I will probably reboot or use another browser to try in my free time, because if I open tonight it will make me interested in gambling and forget about the work I have to do, this week is quite busy for me, but what do you think is an interesting game on Megapari today and what events can I take advantage of to get a lot of bonuses? Grin
385  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Season on: April 11, 2024, 06:09:25 PM
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atletico madrid 2 - 1 dortmund

This is a result that didn't surprise me but I forgot to bet on Atlético Madrid to win this game. Atlético started the game very well, scored 2 goals in the first half and then started defending more than attacking, probably to manage time and avoid wear and tear on their players, but Dortmund managed to score a goal and that means that in second leg game at dortmund's home things won't be easy for atlético madrid, in my opinion if dortmund plays well in the second leg, then they will be able to move on to another stage

Apparently, de Paul quick goal in the 4th minute put Dortmund under more pressure and made it difficult for Dortmund to get a goal back. Because with result in first half like that, Dortmund also just scored in the 81st minute and of course, it took a lot of effort and time for Dortmund to score. Because anyway, basically Atletico also have a good defense line even though indeed, this season Atletico's defense line is not entirely good. But yes, in fact Atletico can also maximize its defense at the right moment like in this match too. With this victory in the first leg, then I think Atletico has a great chance to qualify for the semifinals even though indeed, in the second leg Atletico will play away but it looks like Ateltico will still succeed.
Yes, I also did not expect that the goal could occur in 4 minutes of the match running it was quite fast and certainly made all surprised by this goal, and Atletico Madrid's second goal in the 32nd minute which was the first half, Dortmund id the first half was not good because it was very easy to be penetrated by Atletico Madrid and I think Dortmund in the first half was still adapting to the way Atletico Madrid played and because of that Dortmund was still very difficult to score goals in the first half.

And it seems that in the second half Dortmund can balance themselves and be more aggressive so that in the 81st minute they can score a goal even with a very hard effort and it also seems that Dortmund is doing very well until Atletico Madrid is not given much time to play the ball, and in the 86th minute Dortmund almost equalized to 2-2 but the shot only hit the crossbar which made it bounce and did not make it a goal, quite unfortunately for Dortmund in this match, but what needs to be remembered is that the next match Dortmund should already know how Atletico played in the early minutes which was so impulsive in attacking them, they must be ready for that challenge.
386  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Is Gambling A Hobby? on: April 11, 2024, 05:44:29 PM
First of all I will like to define hobby in my own understanding. Something that one like to do always either for pleasure, leisure or entertainment. And example of hobbies which I know. Swimming which can be a game as well, reading which can also be a competition as " reading competition", and anything competition is a game, and sport. Sport can be someone hobby if the person love sports and like to partake in it. And that means something you partake that you have leisure and pleasure can be your hobby.

Why I brought this topic because someone told me here that https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5491756.msg63928115#msg63928115 gambling is not a hobby and from my viewpoint gambling can be a hobby for the addicted gamblers and that argument made me to do some research and I also came up with this Gambling can be a harmless hobby or a serious addiction. and also from another source again Gambling as a hobby is legitimate so long as it starts of as and remains a hobby, which means self-control in order to pursue a satisfactory result with a limited budget
And lot more.

Upon all those sources and explanation, I still need the community input on the argument to know if gambling is a HOBBY so that I and the person will understand more.
Cheers.
This depends on one's purpose in playing gambling because it will change the perspective on the behavior we do in gambling whether it is made as a place to look for victory or to make money, the initial thinking will change the view in my opinion.
For me personally gambling is a hobby that I can control when and where I will do it, sometimes I need it sometimes not, just like hobbies in other fields such as playing soccer, chess, playing games and others when we want and are able to do it.
Different people who seek money in gambling cannot be said to be a hobby because it can be considered that those who have such goals inevitably they will do gambling which is a demand within themselves to do gambling to get more money from gambling, whether they like it or not they feel they have to do gambling because of that interest.
So this is subjective, various people will view it differently and we can distinguish how a person considers gambling a hobby or not depending on the purpose of why gambling is done. But I'm pretty sure people are just looking for fun and they only treat gambling as a hobby.
387  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2023/2024 on: April 10, 2024, 07:46:37 PM
The better to watch the league till the last match. Don't you remember last season? Arsenal fans had declared if they were winning the league, but the situation changed in a matter of few weeks. So, anything can happen in the football and im concerning about how strong the mentality of arsenal faced a very big pressure like this.
Arsenal get bads result in the UCL after it was unable in winning the game against bayern munich. Arteta needs to work even harder in order to keep the team has a chance to avoid being trophyless this season.
Because Arsenal is at away the reason you said the club has bad result with Bayern Munich? Do not forget that Bayern is not also a small club and it is in the second top position in Bundesliga this season. Did you watched the match? I think Arsenal tried. It is true that it is possible that Bayern may become stronger at home and the club might win Arsenal. But about EPL, as Arsenal has chance not to be the winner, but it also has the chance to win the EPL this season. I hope Arsenal will not disappoint again in this season.
hahaha considering that last season was quite sad for Arsenal because they lost consistently at the end of the season, as well as their fans who were disappointed because they almost held the trophy last season but things changed and they could no longer compete with Manchester City which caused them to be left far behind after being overtaken by Manchester City.
Now it might be the same, don't be too confident in Arsenal, which likes to have a loss of self at the end of the season in the EPL considering Liverpool has the same points in the standings and Manchester City also has a chance to catch back because it is only 1 point difference from position 3 to become the top of the standings.

Analyzing the Bayern Munich VS Arsenal match in leg 1 yesterday was quite difficult to define whether it was away or home that was an influence but both managed to show themselves that a draw match was much better than a defeat, I feel Arsenal is much better than Bayern Munich in yesterday's match because referring to the statistics of the final results of the Arsenal match far more dominating than Bayern Munich despite producing a draw match.
388  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24 on: April 10, 2024, 07:29:01 PM
Atletico Madrid will be very motivated to win that match. They have to maintain their ranking because the athletic club still has the opportunity to shift their position. Girona is quite comfortable in third place with a 7 point advantage over Atletico. If they lose it will not change their position in third place but they have the chance to lose third place. Girona's performance has been inconsistent in the last few games and that makes me bet that Atletico will win the game. Girona's inconsistency means I would never put my money on Girona.
It's not that Atletico wanted to overtake Girona in the table, for the most part it doesn't matter, the most important thing is to stay in the top 4, because Bilbao are too close to them and any loss of points could create a problem for them. Top 4 is important for Simione, because I doubt that he expects to get a place in the Champions League next season by winning in the final. As for Girona, yes they have become weaker now and I don’t think that they have the task of fighting with Barcelona for second place, they have the same goal, to remain in the top 4.
Both teams between Girona and Atletico Madrid are both tasked with maintaining their position to qualify for the champions league next season, this meeting is quite difficult in my opinion for both of them, even though Girona was inconsistent in his last match but that also applies to Atletico Madrid, Atletico Madrid cannot be said to be consistent so I think you are too sure to bet @Rampage004 about Atletico Madrid.

Even Atletico Madrid are much more inconsistent in their last five matches they got 2 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw, while Girona 3 wins and 2 defeats, isn't that much better than Atletico Madrid?
Indeed, the task of both is quite heavy in this meeting, although if one of them loses or draws will not overtake each other this week but vigilance is something that must be considered by both coaches, because the remaining weeks will be very decisive and they still have a chance to catch up with each other including Bilbao too, it is still possible for them to catch up if Atletico Madrid loses more points at the end of the season and Bilbao can collect points at that time too.

389  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Rich or poor gambler, who should risk more? on: April 08, 2024, 05:16:35 PM
If it is reviewed by looking at the percentage, in my opinion, it depends on what percentage is taken from the ownership of money to do gambling, people who use great risk are people who use a greater percentage of their money ownership, this hall is not seen from the amount of money spent and also does not see poor and rich to determine who has the greatest risk.

If a person has $10k and uses 5% to gamble then it will not be a problem for that person, and in the same case a person has $100 and uses 5% of his total to gamble it is also not a problem for that person, but if the person who has $100 uses 50% of his money to gamble then the person with the most risk is the person who has $100, So I think this is not looking at the amount but looking at the percentage of money owned as a benchmark for how much people take risks in gambling, because if you look at the amount of money spent it will get an unfair calculation and become a confusing answer like we are locked in rich and poor.
390  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Have you won a bet with your last cash? on: April 08, 2024, 04:58:12 PM
I can not bet with my last cash. That is not possible. How can I be so broke through gambling that it will let me just have the last cash after several losses. That is not possible for me.
I also don't gamble with my last cash. If cash is already running low, it means I have crossed the line and it's time to stop. I don't believe in desperate movements in gambling. To recover money on the last chance seems feasible only on the screens of the movies. For real, the tendency is that we just go completely broken. Taking OP's situation in consideration, I imagine if I had used the last 1$ to gamble and lost it. So I would have to make my way home on foot, as the money for the transport would be already gone. Depending how far I lived, it could be a dangerous endeavour to walk alone on the streets, especially if late at night.

Unfortunatelly, this is the kind of dangerous situation an addicted gambler faces, because he can't control his urges for playing or chasing losses.
It's too sad if we use our last money to do gambling, I think it's stupid and especially if hoping to return the money has been with the remaining money, this kind of thinking should be discarded or we will lose all the money we have, this is too much and that's what causes gamblers to be impulsive in gambling, I really don't recommend, it's true what you say if the money is the last money you have then you really have exceeded your limits.

Yes that kind of thinking will be done by those who are addicted who have a winning ambition to get money and think maybe once again I can get a big win this time, hahaha the trap of the gambler's mind will do the same thing like this and finally they experience defeat and reflect, although there are some people who do that too he can get a bigger win but it is very rare, only a few people can be lucky to get that, not including me.
391  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Decentralized vs Centralized Gambling....Which do you prefer? on: April 08, 2024, 03:51:26 PM
It is quite complicated when it comes to decentralized casinos considering the games that are offered are fair or not to every customer and how do we know for sure that they will be fair and accountable if they really make a mistake or violate one of the ethics that can make customers lose, this is actually what I am confused about so far regarding decentralized casinos.
Meanwhile, there will also be many countries that oppose it, maybe blocking will occur in the case of decentralized casinos and will be very condemned on the other hand it will also be easily used to launder money for criminals.

I think so far it is better to use a centralized casino that has a legal basis and can be trusted along the way it will be much safer and more comfortable for now, I don't mean to reject decentralized gambling but for me personally there needs to be more logical reasons and things that can make me trust them before I gamble massively in that casino, just like before when offline gambling to online, basic things must be fulfilled as a value that we will be safe and worthy of gambling in decentralized casinos on crypto networks.
392  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Gambling is not place to make money is place to lose it? on: April 08, 2024, 02:59:12 PM
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Well, you said that even though we come with a certain amount of money that we can afford to lose, sometimes winning is still a result that is difficult to achieve, especially when we come with the full intention and purpose of winning, which means that the idea will only make us feel even more disappointed when it turns out that at the end of the session you actually lost.

There are some people who can identify a problem and incident by taking a lesson from it and turning it into a lesson, like you did, where difficulties in seeking victory make you realize that all the sacrifices you have made have ended up being in vain. This is a pretty good mindset because with the ability to realize that what you are doing is wrong, it can make you more careful in the future, especially not to take actions that are too stupid which basically will only make ourselves feel even more disappointed, for me and What I always emphasize to myself is that I can always win at gambling when I'm lucky. By understanding the concept of luck, this can help me avoid excessive thinking due to worries.

The final result of a gamble or bet that we make is very difficult to predict accurately, and we will never know when our luck will arrive when gambling. Where we might make a low bet, but we could lose completely when we take a lot of money to bet. Or vice versa. However, to prevent bigger losses and other bad things, it is very important that we always make sure that we only bet the amount that we are ready to lose. This is very important so that we can always receive the final results from every gamble or bet we make. Never let ourselves get caught up in endless gambling and keep chasing losses. By having certain limits both in terms of finances and the time spent on gambling, this can help us to be able to control this activity better.

and being able to learn from what has been experienced in the past, is also a very important thing for us to do, where this can help us to prevent the same mistakes from being repeated. Apart from that, this can also help us become better and more responsible when gambling.
393  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Does gambling excites you ? on: April 08, 2024, 02:41:13 PM
I don't know how f they are they to waste their money and I think rich people like to play game at the leisure places than in the gambling centers. And if any rich man visit a casino gambling centers to play gamble then it is not for entertainment or enjoyment but it is for profit or they are also looking for more in their wallets. So no rich man likes to waste money anyhow and just go to the casino website or center to play gamble and loss. All the rich men I know in the world are still looking for money to maintain their richness.
Poor people even play gamble more than the the rich people and yes poor are always looking for a way to get money and leave that poverty zone in their life. And nobody like to waste money and all are looking for betterment of their lives.


Rich people are humans just like the poor, they both share same brain. Everyone wants some extra funds, but that shouldn't be generalized as the reason why most rich people go to the casino. Some could be for fun, while others go for funds. The reasons definitely will differ, although the general population thinks that gamblers who have huge funds, only get entertained in the game. They're high rollers and the money they lose isn't small, it also affects the rich person. On the contrary, money is not wasted in the casino, where we gamble is not different from other places where we pay to get a service. Gambling is for fun, yes, and whenever a person is getting its opposite, he'd think he wasted his money. Nobody feels great after purchasing things he doesn't need. But it happens each time we go the mall, provided we have enough cash, we'll end up buying products that doesn't matter to us or wasn't on our mind previously before entering the mall. So, when someone goes to the casino with lots of money, he could go home feeling he wasted his money. Yet, he didn't, because he decided to do it. Nobody pushed him to wager expensively.

Whether rich or poor, everyone has their own reasons when they decide to go to a casino, whether it's to find entertainment to unwind after a long day of work, or just to test their luck. But there is someone who stupidly comes to a casino with the excuse of making a profit, even though he comes as a visitor, not as a casino owner or employee. They forget that gambling is full of uncertainty, and there is no guarantee that every time they gamble, they will win.

Gambling has a fairly high risk of losing money, the notion that gambling can make a profit is just a fantasy. because in reality, both in gambling and betting, the possibility of losing is always greater than winning. While the decision to bet large amounts is up to each individual, it would be stupid if we spent a lot of money on something we are not sure we will get. and I don't think anyone feels happy when they find they have lost a lot of money as a result of the gambling they do.
394  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Recovering gambling addict stories on: April 08, 2024, 02:11:47 PM
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Its really indeed on willpower/discipline/self control is something that you would really be needing to have when it comes on quitting gambling addiction on which this is really something that really too hard or
tons of people or gamblers do fail on doing so. Usually they would really be quitting on the time that they cant literally be able to play because they have lost everything. If you dont like to reach up such condition
then you should really be making yourself that wary about those probabilities in the first place.  When you do gamble then it should really be just that for fun and not for making money.
Play on the amount which you can freely let go or wont mind if it would totally lost on that gambling session. Dont make yourself that getting addicted if you dont really like
for things to get messy specially into your life because this is the hardest part on which you would really be trying out to quit.

When someone recovers from their addiction, at least that person must have a strong commitment to the efforts they make to get out of this difficult problem. Many people think that one way for someone to get out of their addiction is with encouragement from the people closest to them. However, if someone does not have a strong commitment to get out and recover from the addiction they are experiencing, then this encouragement or motivation will be in vain and not meaningful at all.

and as long as we are still in the world of gambling, even though we have good self-control, we need to remember that anyone can become addicted to gambling. And therefore it is quite important for us to always ensure that the gambling activities we carry out are safe and well controlled. And besides that, we also need to recognize the signs of gambling addiction, so that we can prevent problems that may arise and maintain our financial and emotional health.
395  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Does prediction in sport work for you? on: April 08, 2024, 01:29:44 PM
When you talk of sports betting, there is only one methodology involved in that, which is uncertainty and this results into the impossible methodology to predicting the game, unless if the game is not live game, and if it not live game, you should know that it already a fixed match, and in fixed match, the casinos of actor will always be at advantage.
In football game which is live, there is no way to have accurate pre match predictions, so for that I don't believe in the Services of all those predictions site's or any other platform that promises such service.

In this case, I agree with you, that sports betting involves a fairly high level of uncertainty. And talking about success in sports betting, this often depends on the luck factor and the results of careful analysis of several indicators that can influence the outcome of the match we are betting on. and indeed in a live match the situation is very different, because the situation is more complex where in the course of the match there may be several factors that change beyond what we had previously predicted. so pre-match predictions become very difficult to make, and often raise doubts about the accuracy of the predictions that have been made.

In this context, caution over prediction sites or platforms that promise accurate predictions is essential. and even though the analysis results provided look good, it is important to remember that there is still no guarantee that the predictions will be accurate.
396  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: When is best for a player to draw the line? on: April 08, 2024, 01:19:08 PM
When I lose, I stop or take a break once I reach my set budget for gambling. I don't have a habit of chasing losses, I only gamble with what I can afford to lose so it will not affect me financially. And when I win or recover my losses from winning, I also stop or take a break and don't gamble all my winnings and expect to win more, because if I do, it will only result in losses. It's very important to learn or know when to stop, it will not only help you financially but also help you have a good habit and practice responsible gambling.

A good step in an effort to prevent ourselves from even greater losses. Because what I feel when I lose, this can really make me more curious about gambling, and if I don't have self-control and emotions, maybe I will spend the balance I have every time I gamble. A stupid thing, but I've done that. This can happen because sometimes when we lose, our emotions become clouded, we no longer care about how much money we have spent, because the most important thing is how we can continue gambling and placing bets to win to recover from previous losses. And therefore, to prevent losing control over the gambling that I do, I always ask my close friends to accompany me when gambling, I do this so that when my emotions run away and lose control, I have a friend to remind me. Even though when I win I have to give him a small share, to prevent the loss of the winnings that have been obtained and even bigger losses in gambling, I need him to accompany me when gambling.
397  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Patience can help alot on: April 08, 2024, 12:57:12 PM
Not only patience can help a lot in preventing big lost amounts of money but it can also help in making you finding the courage to quit forever the gambling which is a major feat that most people are unable to do until the end of their life.However for this major feat to happen it needs to hit someone hard,a really big amount of money lost that can pull the trigger and the desire to achieve such feat,personally to me it happened just that,a trigger of this nature and it is almost one month without gambling.

Patience will pay off, and even if you don't get results by trying to remain patient and persistent, this can help us prevent bigger losses. And when we talk about winning and success in gambling, it's not about how much profit we get from the gambling activity. But the real victory in gambling is when we are able to control ourselves and manage our gambling activities as well as possible, without causing serious financial problems or disrupting our daily balance and productivity.

In the course of your experience, you have gone through hard consequences by losing a significant sum of money that acted as a stimulus for change and stopping gambling. However, this process can indeed be an ordeal, and the determination to achieve this goal is often put to the test by the urge or temptation to return to gambling.
It can take people a lot of time and hard work to beat an addiction, and going one month without gambling is no small victory. Yet, it's worth celebrating each move toward the right path. Also, don't forget to be kind to yourself and rely on consistent support from your loved ones throughout this process as they play a vital role in recovery.
398  Economy / Gambling / Re: How Crypto casino market themselves? on: April 08, 2024, 12:05:28 PM
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The way gambling ads are everywhere now, it’s really hard to miss them, whether we’re scrolling online or just driving around town. It’s true, these ads don’t pick ages; they reach everyone, making it super important for us as parents to step up. We’ve got to chat with our kids about gambling, especially since the ads aren’t slowing down and technology is only making it easier to stumble upon them.

And yeah, with all the new tech and crypto casinos popping up, they’re catching more attention than the traditional spots. It’s a lot, and while casinos are just doing their thing within the rules, it really does feel like everyone needs to pitch in to make sure gambling is kept responsible, especially for the younger eyes.

Gambling advertisements are like mushrooms that are scattered everywhere. Meanwhile, today's life cannot be separated from the internet and social media where there are lots of gambling advertisements. We cannot limit the presence of these advertisements, because we are nobody. So what we can do is limit ourselves so that we are not easily influenced by advertisements like that, because what is circulating on social media is not only advertisements for legal casinos, but there are also many illegal casinos that try to promote their gambling sites there. And of course this could be dangerous for our children, especially at an early age and not yet mature in thinking, this is a worry for us as parents about how we can protect our children from irresponsible gambling activities. as well as other negative impacts. Providing a simple explanation and understanding to our children about the negative impacts of gambling is the first step in efforts to protect our children.

The emergence of new technology and crypto casinos has seen them gain more interest than conventional gambling venues. The availability of these options, as well as innovations, inevitably require attention to ensure that gambling activities are carried out responsibly, while taking into account the potential impact on minors. Therefore, all stakeholders, including gambling company operators and governments, need to be involved in the process to ensure a responsible gambling industry.
399  Economy / Economics / Re: Debt Management. on: April 08, 2024, 11:41:09 AM
I agree with what you say, except to develop the business or business you have, it's not bad if you take out a loan. because in my environment there is a person who has unstable finances but he has the desire to open a medicine shop or what is called a pharmacy, he takes out a loan to rent a kiosk that is not too big and buy some medicines that are needed by the local community, Until now he has more than one pharmacy. Therefore, I think going into debt or borrowing money is not bad as long as the goal is clear, and we also have to be able to manage our finances well.

And if at that time he didn't dare to take the risk, by taking out a loan, maybe he would lose the opportunity and what he had previously planned to do to open a drugstore would be preceded by someone else. So debt is not always bad, as long as its use is clear and can be managed well.

However, if it is for daily needs then I do not recommend it at all, because the money we borrow will be dead money, or in other words the money will not turn around to make money again. What we have is more burdened because we have to pay debts every month.
This is a choice that is actually quite easy, but for some people they force themselves to do it.

Using loans for daily needs is not recommended and should be avoided. because the money borrowed will not produce income or profits. So what you say is true, this behavior will only increase the financial burden in the long term, because there are installments that must be paid every month.

As much as there are disadvantages in taking a loan, I believe there are also quite advantages then. But then again, even if you take a loan for some valid reasons, you should not tolerate yourself taking a loan consistently because that will eventually make you drown into debt. Believe me, it’s like addiction that’s hard to stop anymore. If you can prioritize saving first because you want a certain goal to be achieve, then you have to be serious with it and do not entertain thinking that you could carry out a loan if you fail to save. Know your expenses well. Learn to filter those unnecessary ones and focus on what’s actually needed the most. I believe if your mindset is like that, then you won’t end up taking a loan.

If, for example, the business we are planning has been well conceptualized, is considered to have good prospects and is predicted to generate profits, it would be better if we had the courage to take out a loan, because if not, we will miss out on this opportunity. Building a business with your own capital from the money we collect is indeed much better than taking out a loan. However, it takes quite a long time. And believe it or not, they are rich people who have businesses everywhere, the debt they have is much bigger than what we thought.
400  Economy / Economics / Re: Neo-liberalism and the crisis of Capitalism on: April 08, 2024, 10:59:56 AM
Viewing people as members of simple binary divisions is not a very good portrayal, in my opinion. People aren't just owners of production or a part of labour force. Someone can be self-employed, being a means of their own production but also not employing anyone else, for example. Or sometimes people are just self-employed on paper, while really working for companies basically as employees. One can also both have a small business and have a job as an employee to earn money and invest in that business. So even if we split people into many classes, it doesn't cover those in the middle, on intersections, etc.
Capitalism, in its pure form, is a cruel system. But capitalism has many faces, and it can admit a significant part of socialism into it in practice, if we look at how different countries are doing it. So it's not all good or bad because it can be very different.

I completely agree. Limiting the view of humans only as a means of production or labor is not a comprehensive view of society. People have their own value in the economy that is more than just being owners or employees. For example, someone may have a small business while working as an employee or entrepreneur. This means that economic classes do not always have clear boundaries and allow for a variety of roles and experiences between them.

It is also worth noting that capitalism manifests itself in various forms, including socialism. This illustrates that no economic system is completely negative or positive, but what matters is how well the system is developed and controlled. Your observations about the ambiguity of capitalism and the permissibility of adopting socialist elements have significant implications and should be seen as an example to highlight how we must consider context and implementation when studying economic systems.
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