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3801  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: [Boxing]: Cotto vs Marquez - Exhibition match on: March 31, 2021, 08:27:55 AM
Oh! this one is another big thing exhibition since those two were popular back in their times. both fighters are deadly knockout artists and very good counter puncher. I wonder if still, they have those deadly punch with them especially Miguel Cotto. I think there's a lot of people who gonna watch this match since these two from the era of boxing where every kids and adults are entertained back then on how they fought in the ring.

Yes, during those times Cotto of Puerto Rico and Marquez from Mexico was boxing's popular fighters. And now that both of them have retired for good because of age, they are going back to a big exhibition match since this is now the latest trend. Either two retired boxers, or some youtube sensation fighting a boxer.

Definitely, intriguing match, Cotto is the bigger guy, so I will vote for Miguel to win this entertaining match. Maybe we can see some glimpse of them during their prime, fighting toe to toe.
3802  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Tennis League All Thread on: March 29, 2021, 12:18:02 PM
Another upset on the WTA tour as Ons Jabeur finally beats  Sofia Kenin after 4 consecutive losses against Kenin in 2019-20. Medvedev with a close and long match 2hrs 40 mins against the up and coming Popyrin..but comes out as a winner. Has Cilic completely lost his game? Its kinda sad to see losing to youngsters and not even making it to the latter stages of the tournament. He was once a US Open champion and a player who's very hard to defeat on Hard court.

Good matches on the WTA Miami Open with Azarenka vs Barty, Kvitova vs Svitolina, Vondrusova vs Sabalenka, Andreescu vs Muguruza to end it.

It's already round of 16 in the women's side.

Muguruza already won here match against Kalinskaya, losing the first set, so she has to catch up the two sets, 6-4, 3-6,4-6 come from behind victory.

Kvitova vs Svitolina will be the next interesting match in the next 3 hours. And so is Barty vs Azarenka, but I think Barty in three sets.
3803  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: [Boxing]: Whyte vs Povetkin II on March 27, 2021 on: March 29, 2021, 10:32:00 AM
The fight was very spectacular. Of course it's a pity that "Russian Vityaz" was able to stand only 4 rounds and was defeated by knockout. Dillian Whyte deserves respect not only as a boxer, but also as a human being. It was very pleasant to watch how after the fight he came to Povetkin's locker room and congratulated him on the birth of his son.  
Although experts do not see a third match to happen, still Whyte wants one and offered it to Povetkin, he wants the third match while waiting for a shot of the title

Dillian Whyte calls out Alexander Povetkin for a THIRD fight after devastating KO victory with Brit

I don't think it's necessary and the boxing world has no interest in it, it will be better if he fights Usyk or Wilder, these two fighters can give him a better fight.

I guess this would give Wilder an opportunity to start winning again, I hope he is okay now and will start his medication as he looks like he was brutally affected mentally and emotionally on his lose against Fury. Whyte vs Wilder should attract boxing fans, and if this happen, I would put my bet on Wilder, that's certainly 100%.

Would love to see two punchers facing each other. And they are two loud mouth as well, so it's going to be fun and exciting pre-fight with media coverage.

Yeah and I agree that a third fight doesn't make any sense as there will be no interest and hype as we have seen the Povetkin is no match for Dillian, Wilder vs Whyte should happen.
3804  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Give your opinion on crypto bookmakers on: March 29, 2021, 09:35:39 AM
Here's mine:

1. Sportsbet  - 5/5, as others have mentioned, easy to use, support are good, instant withdrawal without any hassle, odds are very competitive as compare to other sport bookies.

2. Nitrogen sports - 4.5/5, another good sport bookies that I've used in the past, no issues whatsoever.

3. Betnomi - 3/5 recently tried this one, my first withdrawal doesn't have the problem, but subsequent withdrawals seems to take time and not instant as others. (edit: the problem is that the crypto that I choose, they have some issue with it that's why the withdrawal is delay).

I haven't tried Planetofbets, so I can't give any comments for now.
3805  Economy / Economics / Re: Flexible Work Schedule on: March 28, 2021, 01:05:29 PM
I've experienced to work regular hours, WFH and compressed work week. But I would say that I love compressed work week more. I don't know, but I can take off like 3 days or even 4 days when I have that kind of schedule.

Sometimes I have to work 50 hours or more per week, then there are days that I just log 30 hours ++. Unlike the repetitive 9-5 hours and then WFH which I got distracted before obviously you are working from the comfort of your home and sometimes you can't focus 100% on what you are doing. This is just my opinion.
3806  Economy / Trading Discussion / Re: Idea: Keep your own log of your favorite forecasters on: March 28, 2021, 11:26:33 AM
I think you have a great idea here. It is true history repeats itself in trading. Chart patterns form and go only to form again. It's more or less a circle. You should know however that many times our decisions are just random guesses and only few tend to be accurate.
The question then becomes what if I can keep a log of very accurate past trading decisions that have yielded in profits, then you're good to go

It maybe cyclical but there could be also divergent in the chart patterns and the formation will be different unless you yourself try to point the graph to what ever outcome or narrative you want.

But with the OP's suggestion, this is old school though, some traditional forecasters usually keeps a log of their trading activity or their prediction so that they can go back and see where it goes wrong so to speak. And maybe you can correct yourself as you need to evolve and learn in order to be successful in this field.
3807  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2021 NBA Season on: March 28, 2021, 09:26:27 AM
LaMarcus Aldridge has decided to sign with the Brooklyn Nets!

They might be the most stacked team in history. If the Lakers don’t pick up Drummond I’m not sure any other team in the NBA has a chance. This Nets squad could probably take down the 2016 Warriors...

Edit: Damn, got beat posting the news by a few seconds!

So potential first five of Nets:

Center - L. Aldridge
Power Forward - B. Griffin
Small Forward - K. Durant
Shooting Guard - K. Irving
Point Guard - J. Harden

Yeah, could be the most stack-up teams in the modern era. Even the '96 can't match with this the Nets.
I would have pursued Andre instead of Aldrige for the center position if I were the nets, Aldridge has a back issue even when in blazers, same with the spurs, I'm not saying he's not a good player but I like Andre more, but let's see how he fits with the nets, but when you look at the starting five, its a wall, solid starting five.

If I'm not mistaken, it was Drummond's decision not to join the Nets for whatever reason. And probably that's the reason why they chase the next Center on the list which is the veteran Aldridge.

So their stocks goes up again with this latest acquisition and getting closer to a NBA ring. It will be a big disappointment though if thing goes South for them this season. So let's see how he will fit in the system of coach Nash.
3808  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: [Boxing]: Whyte vs Povetkin II on March 27, 2021 on: March 28, 2021, 08:48:36 AM
As I have previously commented on the subject about the Covid-19 effect, we are not sure, but this time it was evident that Povetkin was negatively affected.

If my memory serves me right, the last high profile fight we have seen with one boxer infected by the virus, recovered and push the fight is Miguel Berchelt. He also lost in this fight and something is odd with him that night as was really off, below average punches and then the eventual knock out from Oscar Valdez.
3809  Economy / Scam Accusations / Re: MEW wallet [compromised/hacked] on: March 27, 2021, 10:53:52 AM
Just sad to hear this story, I haven't access my MEW wallet for a while, and I access them same with the OP, through PK (yes I know that it is not safe). Luckily all my old tokens are safe, however, I move it to my other wallets just to be sure.

Yeah, probably you caught some malware with a keylogger that's why they are very quick to empty your MEW. If they left something, I'll advise to move it as well.
3810  Economy / Speculation / Re: Upcoming Market Prediction (Market heading for a great downfall) on: March 27, 2021, 10:13:35 AM
Thanks for your advice, but I'm sure that majority are all aware of

- Bitcoin can't go on parabolic rise

That is already a given fact, like in the first 3 months alone, we have seen it like fall in the mid 20% or more. So investors are really very careful, the best part is, with this every drop, your can invest, (just what you can afford to lose), and then wait for the bounce, rinse and repeat. However, I'm not expecting a imminent crash, just minor dip.
3811  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2021 NBA Season on: March 27, 2021, 09:43:47 AM
Guys, I'm a little bit out of what's going on in the NBA.

Does anyone know if Andre Drummond will actually go to the Lakers? And will LaMarcus Aldridge go to the Heat? What are the possibilities for this to happen?

If Drummond plays for the Lakers, can they be so competitive to beat the Nets?

We still don't know which team will Andre choose. Lakers should be the front runner, however, we don't know if that is finalised or not, same case with LaMarcus Aldridge.

Another win by the Nets though, James Harden again, pouring 40++ points against Detroit. A lot of emotions specially Blake Griffin playing against his former team. He did have 17 points. Not enough time for Detroit to at least force the game into OT.
3812  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Retirement Funds Starting to Buy Bitcoins Nasdaq Say on: March 27, 2021, 03:41:59 AM
New Zealand retirement fund reportedly allocates 5% to Bitcoin
https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/new-zealand-fund-manager-puts-5-of-retirement-plans-assets-into-bitcoin%3A-report-2021-03-26

We all know how much money retirement funds have, so super good they starting buying, others will follow Smiley

Big gamble on them, but they probably play it safe by just allocating 5% of it to bitcoin. Otherwise, if we see the price suddenly goes down, we don't know if the people behind are going to hold on it or just sold because they panic.

Anyhow, this is welcoming news for bitcoin though, good exposure to say the least. And probably others might say that this could be considered as getting closer to mass adoption.
3813  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: [Boxing]: Naoya Inoue vs Michael Dasmarinas (No date yet) on: March 26, 2021, 11:54:45 AM
A quick and important update about this fight.

Quote
BOB ARUM’S MONSTER PLAN: NAOYA INOUE-MICHAEL DASMARINAS SET FOR JUNE 19 IN LAS VEGAS

At last, Bob Arum has already hinted a date for this mandatory fight for the Monster. June 19 is still far but still it's a good thing that they set a date and fight fans are already have this listed on their books.

Some said that they already know the winner of this fight but personally if your opponent is a Filipino boxer, anything can happen.  Grin

 

Yeah, at least we know that some progress behind this fight. First we wanted to see Inoue again, second, he will be fighting another Filipino, which is no push-over in Dasmarinas, third it will be good if the fight happens in the States, so that even if Dasmarinas lost, at least he will have a good exposure to the US boxing fights.

And if he is lucky and win this one, it could be a candidate for upset of the year and another glory for Filipinos again.
3814  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: [Boxing]: Whyte vs Povetkin II on March 27, 2021 on: March 26, 2021, 08:52:49 AM
@bisdak40 - My prediction or at least where I'm going to put my bet,

Whyte - rounds 4-6 @5.6
Whyte - rounds 7-9 @4.7

I think Whyte can still pull it off with a KO win within that rounds, still a safe and good bet with that odds.

On their first match, I bet for Whyte rounds 4-6 as well and I thought that I going to win specially when he knock Povetkin twice in the 4th round. Unfortunately, we know what happens after the next round, too bad.

am placing on whyte here though it is only 1.26. still thinking what rounds i can place here, seems whyte- rounds 7-9? maybe? bookies are all favouring whyte. interesting what will be the outcome here? if povetkin did really get the virus (which whyte claimed he never had covid), it may have effect on his overall performance. we will see that inside the ring.

That's another factor that we have to look at, he has recovered by the virus, but we don't know if it can affect him in the fight. So it's good to have Whyte by rounds 7-9 or even earlier than that. Still juicy odds as posted above.

I don't know if we have like statistics for boxers who have been infected by the covid-19 then recovered and then fight, maybe we can see if the virus has really affected those boxers.
3815  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2021 NBA Season on: March 26, 2021, 01:19:03 AM
What can you say about this deal? NBA trade deadline grades: Clippers pick up Rajon Rondo from Hawks for Lou Williams, per report.

Never thought that Rondo will land on the another Los Angeles team, last year he was helping Lakers to win their championship with Lebron. Now he is on the Clippers side now, I think the obvious winner here is Clippers are Rondo has the experience and they really need a good point guard to rotate the ball and help distribute it.

Reports are saying that Lowry will stay with Toronto.

I agree this was a good pickup for the Clippers.  If they do go head to head with the Lakers, Rondo's experience there should help them in predicting offensive sets and knowing what bothers the players from the defensive end. 

I keep reading that the Lakers aren't willing to part with THT to get Lowry.  They must have high expectations for that kid, because from the LeBron "win now" perspective it would seem like adding Lowry over THT would be the way to go.

Rondo is underrated, at least Clippers understand that by getting him for one of their best players.

I like Rondo's presence in the floor and he deserve a team that has a chance to be in the NBA Finals, so I'm guessing that Rondo will have a back to back championship here.. imagine that?

Yes, he is underrated, maybe they forget that Rondo has rings with Boston too.

So this is a good addition for the Clippers, they are looking for a real point guard, Lou Williams is not.

I don't know, but THT is good and maybe that's why the Lakers doesn't want to let go of him instead of getting Kyle Lowry. THT is just 20 years old, Lakers for sure are looking to developed this young talent. 35 year Lowry vs 20 year THT, easy pick for the LA.
3816  Economy / Speculation / Re: Exchanges Bitcoin Reserves on: March 25, 2021, 09:50:05 AM
Yeah, it somewhat contradicted itself, so not sure of a bullish indication though. There are so many correlations that we can seen and it's either a hit or a miss. Might be interesting to see if this holds true in a bearish trend, for sure we might see some inverse correlation.

So for now, I would say that it's 50/50 indication. So it's not a guarantee for bitcoin price action.
3817  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: [Boxing]: Ancajas vs Rodriguez - April 10th on: March 25, 2021, 09:05:56 AM
Yeah, i've been waiting for this fight to happen and glad that this is finally happening on April, the long wait for our Pretty boy Jerwin Ancajas is over.

Though he has not fought for over a year now, i don't think ring rust would be a factor as he is in the US now, waiting and training hard for this fight to come.

Bookies would put Ancajas on the A side of this match and i hope he will won and fought Estrada for the unification of titles.

Against Rodriguez, might be some sort of a tune up fight (sorry for the word) and a preparation for bigger name fighters like Estrada or Ioka.

There were other fights which were supposed to just be a tune up and the result did not go the way that it was expected. Alejandro Santiago Barrios managed to score a draw against Ancajas.

A fight with Estrada would be difficult to make because Estrada is fighting on DAZN. Boxing politics is what has been holding him back these past years. He should've fought Estrada and Roman Gonzalez already but he isn't affiliated with the right promoter.

That's the only downside though, boxing politics, but again, if promoters are hearing noises from boxing fans to have Ancajas vs Estrada for reunification of their belts and the money could be there then why not?? Probably when this pandemic is over, or at least it has been contain in the US wherein the boxing money is, maybe in about a year or two, and hopefully, we will see them in the ring together.

Time for Ancajas to really step up the plate and fight other belt champion in this stack division.
3818  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Tennis League All Thread on: March 25, 2021, 08:46:33 AM
Since the big 3 will be out of the Miami Open, who do think that has a good chance to win this tournament? It's going to be a good opportunity for others in the top 10 to break in the winning column here.

For one, Medvedev should be a good candidate here and so is Zverev and Tsitsipas. But there are also a lot of good players in this pandemic, outside of the top 5 or top 10 that can pull a surprise here.
Yes, this is a great opportunity for young players to win this tournament, especially if look at the list of champions, none of them have ever won this tournament, from the list of players who played in this tournament only John Isner has ever won it.
https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/miami/403/overview

D. Thiem has the same chance as the list you have mentioned, it's just that this year he hasn't shown a good performance. Aslan Karatsev might come back to give surprises to the top players because at the moment he is still showing a nice performance.

Is Asian Karatsev in this tournament? If yes, as the top 3 or even consider it top 4 including Murray not entering the Miami Open, I would like the chances of Karatsev here as the big underdog to even reach the finals.

Top 3 will be Medvedev and then Zverev who just won the Mexico leg beating Tsitsipas. And there could be no names breaking into this tournament and pull a giant killing.
3819  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Future of BTC on: March 25, 2021, 08:20:38 AM
I've been in the cryptocurrency sector since the infancy, and I've seen the brightest and darkest days of BTC, but when I look at the current growing conditions of the bitcoin industry, I see that we've come a long way, and most of the world accepts cryptocurrency payments, and some major brands are even linked to the BTC world.

But every now and then, I wonder if these circumstances will last longer and improve in the future.

What are your thoughts on the matter?


Definitely we have move forward in the last 10 years, bitcoin narrative has change, now it is treated Store of Value (SoV), currency (money) and used for micro-payment (although this is debatable because of the high fees) and then speculative asset. And now companies to hold on their balance sheet.

And bitcoin might evolved again in the next decade, we don't know, but one things for sure, bitcoin will still and be relevant, regardless of what its critics say. As for the price, $100k might be in the horizon.
3820  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2021 NBA Season on: March 24, 2021, 08:51:55 AM
Nets vs Trailblazers - Nets is going to be without Kyrie will James Harden is questionable with a neck injury. That's why I'm quite surprised to see the ML line here as the Portland is not the favorite @1.62. I think Portland will have this one and for sure Dame and CJ will take advantage of Net's missing their two superstar.

edit: Harden is playing.

And no problem, Harden almost registered another triple double, he has 7 rebounds. Jeff Green still playing very good basketball, pouring in 20 points. But I really like Nicolas Claxton performance though, this kid is really making a statement of his own with the Nets.

Good for those who have bet on Nets because they are the underdog here, it's like 2.x odds for them ML.

I thought we were gonna see another great Damian Lillard finish once the game entered Dame Time. Unfortunately the Nets stuck it out and got the win. It’s funny that I expect some sort of last minute greatness from Dame after all his heroic end of game moments.

Yeah, unfortunately, he had a bad shooting night plus the defense of Nets, doubling teaming him makes it hard for him to score. I thought him and CJ and just going to take this one away from Brooklyn.

Perhaps the blow out lost against Dallas the last time was still there psychologically. I put a bet on Portland ML prior to the game. They take the lead in the first quarter and I said that it will be a win for them, too bad.
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