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4961  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A) on: June 16, 2023, 08:43:51 AM
Well, I personally feel that the big Serie A teams next season will have qualities that are not much different and that means, it seems that no one is really going to dominate the victory in every match. Because after all, the scudetto winning team also seems like Napoli will most likely experience a decline in performance because of the big changes that will occur. But at the same time, other teams like Milan, Inter, Juventus and some other teams I'm sure they will be able to get good results too. Therefore, I don't think there is a team that can be a strong candidate to win the Scudetto and thus, the title race next season is likely to be more competitive.
Hmmm, thats an interesting take on the upcoming Serie A season. Indeed, there seems to be parity among top teams. Yet, the dynamic nature of football shouldnt be overlooked. Take Napoli with their new management, led by the reputable Rudi Garcia, who brings experience from AS Roma, Lille, and Al Nasser. Anticipating his strategic prowess, Napoli could remain competitive.

The Milan clubs deserve recognition for their consistent performance, always finding their way to the Champions League. Its practically a fixture in their schedule. And poor Juventus, they could use some good fortune next season. Cant wait to see how the next season go
4962  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Gamblers understood the game on: June 16, 2023, 08:23:37 AM
The illusion of instant wealth can indeed be quite a siren song to the uninitiated in the crypto world. These individuals often confuse investing with gambling.
We've all heard these success stories, haven't we? They're like a mirage in a desert - elusive and often misleading. It's crucial to remember that these narratives, while inspiring, represent the exceptions rather than the rule.

I have seen and heard of situations where some gamblers are winning thousands of dollars and millions of our local currency as well, and the truth is that I myself, since I started gambling, have not won so massively in that manner, but those stories don't move me. Maybe I assume that's because I'm not a die-hard gambler and that kind of luck to win big doesn't come my way, and also because I don't stake a large amount. Considering what some gamblers in my area are doing, most of them are spending even more than $500 a day on gambling, although they are not many. But there is one man who can stake $50 or $100 at once, and he can do $100 in five games, which sometimes ends up bursted and his money gone. Such people, any day luck runs in their favor, make a massive win, and if someone is not aware of the amount they even lost in the past gamble they did, the person can be tempted to feel influenced by those wins and can gamble with more than they can risk because their goal is just to win big.
Interesting observation into gambling, especially concerning high stakes enthusiasts. Whats the core of gambling? Is it about major triumphs, or the thrill of the play?

From your story, its evident these bettors pursue that hard-to-attain, substantial win. Wagering huge sums, banking on a lucky swing, isnt that a classic gambler's fallacy?

You, however, seem to comprehend the game' chances. Realizing your stakes are modest, resulting in lesser wins, isn't this a more viable approach in the long haul? Isnt it imprudent to bet more than our loss tolerance, solely to chase the large win?
4963  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽ UEFA Nations League final four ⚽ on: June 16, 2023, 08:00:10 AM
In UEFA Nations League Spain vs Italy two team match Spain played very well. Spain won the match by scoring 2 goals. Spain team player Y. Pino scored the first goal in the first 3 minutes of the game. But Italy scored a goal in 11 minutes to draw the match.  Left until halftime. After halftime, Spain team player Joselu scored the 2nd goal in the 88th minute to confirm the victory in the match. As the players of the two teams could not score any more goals, Spain won very easily.
Spain did pull off a win against Italy, thats for sure. 2-1 is a respectable scoreline, kudos to Pino and Joselu. But come on! "Won very easily"? Thats not how I saw it. If scoring in the dying minutes is an easy win, then I need to relearn my football understanding.

They're through to the finals against Croatia, but man, their form is a total wild card. We all know how crazy final matches can get. They arent going to walk in the park, trust me. Croatia has a killer FIFA ranking for a reason. So, lets cool our jets before we start celebrating
4964  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Are you guilty of promising not to gamble for specific days but back next day on: June 16, 2023, 07:41:41 AM
I did it many times back when my addiction is very high, I promise not to gamble after I lose a big amount I even swear that I will not, but the following day I'm back even promising to be better and not lose a big amount again.

How many of us are guilty of this?
Promises should be kept, and nothing should be leaked to the public. Promised not to gamble for a few days, but returned to gamble, I guessed I'm not disciplined, always building fresh set of rules that would regulate me and stop me from making hasty decisions, but I turned back and broke the same rules I've created with my own head. It's not controlled; it's just a regular thing that has become routine in the system; I'm concerned with the gambling habit of addicted gamblers who always strive to bet on more games; detecting distinctions is similar.  
Youre in a tough spot, and its fine. Longing to halt but cant, right? Its not just about the regulations you've established. Theyre good, no doubt. But are they achievable? Youre not fragile; youre merely mortal. Its like wishing to polish off a pizza but limiting to a slice. Tricky, isnt it? But heres the catch - youre not on this journey alone. Help is out there, folks who've assisted others like you. Reach out. The results might astonish you
4965  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: An Intriguing article: How to Perfect Your Gambling Strategy on: June 16, 2023, 07:04:30 AM
I totally agree with that, we all know, and if we don't, we should, that there is absolutely no strategy in gambling that can actually always make us win and let us recover our losses, you might be able to do it once or twice using a strategy but that won't continue and if you are destined to lose, you will lose eventually even if you are using a strategy that people refer to as to be the most effective one.

So gamblers should only use strategies of their own that they think are good for their game and that makes them enjoy their gambling sessions because, at the end of the day, that is what's important, at least for most of us.
Losses can never be completely eliminated, but they can be reduced with a strong approach. That's basically what evrry gambler aims at in the system. When it comes to gaming, it will undoubtedly be a difficult road to go. Every gambler has their own approach to gambling, and that is precisely what one requires: a good solid plan that will enable consistent profits, even if losses occur. I've tried to master my strategy, and fortunately for me, I'm making progress; my losses are not half of my money. It's only a matter of time before any long-term thinker solves his or her gambling challenges.
You're on to something, partly. Strategy matters, but is it the entire game?

Straight talk - the house always wields an advantage. Despite your strategy, losses are inevitable. The surest win is to abstain from playing.

Making strides? Great! But, can your strategy endure the sands of time? Is it future-proof?

Minimizing losses sounds good, but aren't we simply stalling the unavoidable in gambling? Isn't the concept of steady profits a bit idealistic? Recall, all gamblers start royal and end as beggars.
4966  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: How to Improve Your Sports Betting Skills and Win More Bets? on: June 16, 2023, 06:21:34 AM
~snip~

Following these methods and constantly improving your skills will allow you to improve your betting talents and raise your chances of winning more bets over time. Remember that sports betting does require patience, discipline, and dedication to make it profitable.

What do you think?

The points you mentioned are very good, but I would like to add two more precious tips that many bettors do not take into account....

One of them is that the favorite doesn't always win... along with your tip that it is necessary to be well informed about the disputed championship/tournament, it is also necessary to understand the "deviation points" that can occur in the probabilities because the bookmakers they usually follow a probabilities model and always "let slip" some detail that can be very relevant for a reversal of result that only smart bettors can see. Plus... playing the house odds and winning can make you a lot of money.

Following the same tip as above, I recommend that you never place "guaranteed" multiple bets... It is common for football bettors, for example, to place their favorite teams in multiple bets to increase the respective odds, especially at the beginning of tournaments where the favorite usually faces lower teams.
However, the risk that is taken with this does not compensate for the extra gains that can be obtained. Low odds generate small profits and an unlikely defeat will suck all your winnings, as favorites are not unbeatable.
I see that youve given some thought to the matter of sports betting. But are you sure youve got the right angle on it? The favorite doesnt always win - well, isnt that a universal truth in all sports, not just betting?

Sure, bookmakers may "let slip" some details in their probabilities model. But do you seriously believe that these slips are unintentional? Isnt it more plausible that they are traps, strategically placed to lure overconfident bettors?

And regarding "guaranteed" multiple bets - I agree with you there. Its high risk for potentially low reward. Yet, are we not being overly cautious here? Sometimes, it's the daring bet that reaps the greatest rewards, dont you think?
4967  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Boxing Speculation, Odds and Predictions on: June 16, 2023, 06:00:18 AM
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People will no longer doubt his success against Loma, as Teo has proven his ability to defeat champions once again by defeating Taylor, who is still in his prime in my opinion. I admire Teo's confidence every time he fights, but what I don't appreciate about him is his behavior as a sore loser when he faces defeat. He tends to make numerous excuses for his losses. However, with his big win against Taylor, he has dispelled those doubts and solidified his position as a dangerous fighter.
Hell yeah. Teo finally got another win under his belt. Good for him! Defeating Taylor is no small achievement, thats for sure. But heres the thing - a single win doesnt erase a pattern of poor behavior. Remember how he used to throw a tantrum every time he lost? Its almost as if he believed the world was conspiring against him.

Whats even more hilarious is his dad' claim before the fight. If Teo lost, it would be because the fight was rigged? I mean, come on. Who does he think hes fooling? Anyway, I hope this win serves as a reality check for Teo. Winning or losing is part of the game. Learning to accept both with grace? Now, thats the mark of a true champion.
4968  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: A portion of my clothing store's weekly profit is invested in Bitcoin on: June 16, 2023, 05:40:57 AM
I will tell you how Bitcoin investment can also cost you money, as Bitcoin is highly volatile, and timing is extremely important, which is why it is best to invest what you are willing to lose.

Assuming you plan to invest in Bitcoin with money you will need in 5 months time, At the end of 5 months, if the value of Bitcoin is not good, you will have no choice but to sell and walk away with your losses if you invest the money you will need.

Besides being a Bitcoin investor, I am also a farmer. I have invested most of my gains in Bitcoin and have even sold some lands so I can buy some Bitcoin. Since 2022, I have been buying Bitcoins and plan to continue doing so until the next bull market occurs. Because I have multiple sources of income, it is easier for me to invest in Bitcoins, so be sure you won't need the money for a long time before you do.
Bitcoin is indeed highly volatile, and timing is essential. This is no penny-ante game. Youre right; one should only invest what they can afford to lose. It's a mantra we, in the crypto community, swear by.

Your farming venture, now thats intriguing. Balancing between being a farmer and a Bitcoin investor, how cool is that? Though, I have to ask, selling land for Bitcoin? Is that a wise strategy? Land is a tangible, appreciable asset.

Still, your diversified income sources do make it easier for you to absorb any potential losses. Thats a wise strategy. It might not work for everyone, but if its working for you, more power to you. Keep riding the Bitcoin bull, bro. This is not the end; it's just the beginning of the new era
4969  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Investing doesn't guarantee you to be rich on: June 16, 2023, 05:21:57 AM
Investing doesn't guarantee you wealth, which is 100% true. Investing does give you the opportunity to grow your financial situation, but it also carries risks. Not understanding the dynamics of the market and blindly investing in it is the first mistake for many investors out there. Invest in something after you have properly got the idea of it. How it works, what can be its future, how can you grow more from it. These should be learned and experimented first before diving deep into it. You never know before you have tried it. So we should take that risk for investing and try for ourselves to see if we can become successful.
Also, we need to plan our next step before we even start walking on that path. A good plan will increase the chance of success. Always planning before doing something is a must. Although it is not guaranteed, but with a proper plan, knowledge, and experience the success rate will increase for sure.
Investing is fraught with risks, yet laden with potential gains. Arent risk and reward inseparable facets? Crypto, particularly Bitcoin, follows this axiom. An evolving entity, thrilling for its norm-breaking prowess yet daunting due to notorious volatility. But isnt outright Bitcoin dismissal due to risk a miscalculation? Shouldnt we instead embrace the change, learn from fluctuations, and tailor strategies?

Knowledge and foresight underpin successful investing. Success isnt assured, but doesnt meticulous planning, profound comprehension, and strategic deployment tilt the scale in our favor? Isn't Bitcoin an ideal battlefield to flex our strategic muscle?
4970  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: I look foward to the day Bitcoin will have backer/tender on: June 16, 2023, 04:39:45 AM
I thought of it today that if banks have issues with their network, this will certainly bite but people will continue to transact with their paper money. What about bitcoin when there is no internet network?

Soon cash will not exist. Banks and governments around the world have been discussing removing notes/excluding them as legal tender, in order to lock people into the banking system. From here comes chaos. Anyone can be excluded from the economy at the click of a button, and this will probably end in the exponential growth of Bitcoin. I digress from the main point of this topic however...

With this suggested initiative, people can transact even when their gadget is not available. This is a huge issue that got me thinking if there could be possibility of having a note or any tenders in place offline in which the holders can later scan with their gadget and get their value credited when power and internet is later restored. It could be a coded paper or precious material depending on the value of BTC in it.

It might be a huge project in the future, much might not be said of it now and people might think it is not even necessary, but it will do a lot more in adopting it and having more access to it when power and internet is fails.

Your idea is fine however there is a flaw - In order for this idea to work, a central party would need to provide this tender and therefore they would have access to private keys. This would be the equivalent of a custodial wallet.

Or, an open source tool is created to create your tender, which you can then create notes yourself and spend them yourself. The private key being its authenticity. To make this work though, merchants and others who are accepting would need to be able to have a tool that can sweep the private key. The next problem from there, is change. (e.g, I have a 0.01 BTC tender item, though I am buying something worth 0.009 BTC. How do I get the 0.001 BTC change, and what is stopping this amount from being swept by the seller/merchant/receiver too?)

The next issue after that, is the design standard. Since a private key is all that is needed for valid tender, what would this look like? How do people distinguish amounts (as there is nothing stopping all possibilities of design). I suppose Ordinals or NFTs might even be useful here...

Creating an offline option is possible, but not as simple as it seems in theory.
Though seemingly beneficial, its vital to scrutinize the initiative entirely. The proposal threatens Bitcoin's principles by endorsing centralization, doesn't it contradict Bitcoin' ethos? How can we prevent power misuse by this authority? How can we evade a scenario of undue dominance over the BTC market? Offline transactions also bring forward the intricate issue of change transactions. What mechanisms can we establish to prevent merchants from pocketing the full tender? Lastly, the standard design. How can we ensure the tangible Bitcoin holds the right value? Implementing ordinals or NFTs offline could pose challenges. The proposal, while intriguing, bears significant complexity and possible issues. However, lets not forget, Bitcoin is about transformation and innovation
4971  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Credit creation on a Bitcoin standard on: June 16, 2023, 04:16:40 AM
It is difficult for the Bitcoin standard to be a standard in the current circumstances. We are talking about an asset that needs to have a market capacity of at least 10 trillion dollars or more than 600 thousand dollars for each currency, which is something that if it happens, it may need more than 50 years, so in the short term we can Seeing Bitcoin as a tool for international trade, as it can be used alongside a basket of transactions to conduct trading between countries that may not want to use gold or the dollar and will be an alternative to currencies such as the yuan, which will not be suitable as an alternative to the dollar, but Bitcoin will not be a new standard at the present time.
Bitcoin for global commerce? Intriguing and potent. USD, EUR, and RMB have been juggernauts on the global scene. So why not Bitcoin? A decentralized, boundary-free, and secure digital currency? But, isnt it limiting to see Bitcoin merely as a tool? As a forward-thinker, I push you to envision more! Sure, Bitcoin' market capacity isn't there yet, but "yet" is the keyword!

Revolutionary tech doesnt follow a linear adoption path but an explosive one. Remember the web in the 90s? Cell phones in the early 2000s? Cant we predict Bitcoin hitting the 10 trillion dollar milestone sooner? Your viewpoint rests on the old economic wisdom. Isnt it high time to discard the past and seize blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies?
4972  Economy / Speculation / Re: Take advantage of the price fall. on: June 16, 2023, 03:34:09 AM
Market is unpredictable, and the price can fall at any point, and it could also grow in a short period of time. Market speculation, changes in investors sentiment about the market, economic problems, market manipulations are the cause of price fall. There are other reasons too. There are times for bull runs and times for bearish market. Profits and losses. They are the key elements for the crypto market. Well, it is for every market. But as we are talking about Bitcoin market and its price, let's stick to that for now. If you are really involved in Bitcoin investment, you should know that it is a long term investment asset. You can not make profits overnight and become rich. It takes time. If your friend is somewhat sad about loosing some value after investing, then it's all coming from emotions. And in crypto industry, emotions is the main key which will lead to your downfall.
For some people, price drops are a bad thing. But to those who knows the game, they see this as an opportunity. It is a great time to fill up your bags at a low price. As mentioned earlier, both elements are present here. So bear market cause price drop, and one day bull market will turn it around and the price will grow. It's as simple as that.
So, you propose the market' volatile, and the bitcoin is a long game, huh? And sentiments can be our nemesis? Theres merit there, cant dispute. But the elephant in the room is the market tampering in this world. The reality of "whales" rocking the market boat is undeniable. How else can one rationalize abrupt value plummets against all bullish signs? Manipulation at play.

Furthermore, lets consider the host of scams and Ponzi games in the crypto landscape. How often have we observed new coins artificially inflated then abruptly ditched? In this domain, you could wake up penniless! Isnt it a high-risk business? Sure, some view dips as doors, but how many declines before you're drowning?
4973  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Wagering requirements for withdraw on: June 15, 2023, 11:47:46 AM
To clarify things better here is an example : if you were to deposit $1000 and win $200 in your first few games then you wouldnt be able to withdraw your winnings or even your deposits without wagering at least $5000. This means that 80% of the time, you would lose your money before reaching the required amount.
In my opinion this term is unfair.
This is not fair at all. Yes, I have seen casinos require their players to wager 50x or more if they take deposit, welcome, or other kinds of bonuses. That make sense because they won't give you something for free. You have to play there and you have to win. I also saw casinos need a wager requirement for any deposits to prevent money laundering. But, it was no more than 1x. Having five times wagering requirements on each deposit is not fair at all.

You should avoid that kind of casino at any cost. Of course, you have to read their ToS before you sign up and make a deposit. Because they may already mention this term on their ToS page. If you can make your first withdrawal from their platform, run away with your money and never look back. Those casinos are designed to steal money from users.
Casinos arent nonprofits. Theyre all about the profit. A 50x stake on bonuses, understandable, theyre fortifying their turf. But 5x on each deposit? Seems a smidge...intense. I'm not in the casinos' side. In fact, I side with you. Any place with such rigid requirements is simply capitalizing on its patrons. Who's got the wherewithal or time to wager 5x every time? Certainly not me. But the catch is: its all laid out in their ToS. Ignorance isn't bliss here. So scrutinize the fine print,. Or you might be shaking hands with the infernal.
4974  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Can Chat GTP destroy poker on-line gambling??? on: June 15, 2023, 11:29:28 AM
Reading another post, it crossed my mind that AIs and particularly ChatGPT could potentially be trained with a large samples of games played by poker champions and then put it to auto-play with amateur on-line players. If this is successful, it could mean the end of human on-line poker playing except perhaps for the world masters and the like. Has anyone tried? Would it be possible??

While ChatGPT and other AI systems can be educated on massive amounts of data, including poker champions' games, entirely killing online poker for human players is quite unlikely. AIs might be powerful opponents due to their capacity to analyze massive quantities of data and make strategic judgments, but poker is more than just statistics. Human players benefit from intuition, emotions, and the capacity to adjust to changing surroundings. Although some AI bots for poker have been built, they have not totally taken over the game. So, while AI might improve games and provide vital insights, the human element in poker is likely to endure, particularly at higher stakes.

Assuming someone actually trained an AI with a long thread of information from poker champions, I think that would only prompt people to move onto playing poker face to face rather on online platforms. As you said, an artificial intelligence can learn how to play poker and actually be good at it, but for now only humans can identify the physical cues which can be vital to know whether your foe has drawn a very good or a very bad hand. That is something we can count on remaining within the human being abilities which a computer cannot understand.

In my opinion, the most popular casinos should start thinking on including the use of AI in their term of service, specially those which specialize on card games PvP.
AI could revolutionize online poker, yet it also spells potential doom! We're stepping into unexplored territory. AI' sophisticated learning from poker pros is impressive, but its inability to interpret physical cues is a critical flaw. Poker' heart lies beyond cards; its about human nuances - bluffing, reacting, feeling. Can AI genuinely emulate this? Online casinos should incorporate AI in their terms, but it's a double-edged gamble. They could enhance gameplay, but risk alienating players. After all, who desires a showdown with an invincible bot?
4975  Economy / Gambling / Re: is KYC data on Gambling sites safe? on: June 15, 2023, 11:11:01 AM
For me its not safe, but you cant do so much, also nowadays the goverment data sometimes its hacked so...... we dont know if already ou documents are in the web.

Plus i think with the IA thing and some advanced computer things, the bad guys can made fake profiles without ussing so much real persons.
since the government had been attacking casinos and exchanges for verification of their customers, there is need for us to limit the way we give our data to casinos for us to make us le of there gambling platform to bet. We need to try and reduce our urge to bet on KYC casinos because this may cost us our identities been exposed to the government and third parties.
The thing is not to give out our data but how secure the few casinos we trust with our data and how their handle it and the others who are new and unpopular are the most risky since their just start ups and may not have the right security measures to protect and secure the data supplied by their customers and this is what we must understand and guide ourselves against.,  I am not in support in exposing our personal data all in the name of KYC and also I don't know how to check whether or not the data supplied have been leaked but ultimately centralized platforms must comply with regulatory demands and if you must use them then be ready to give out your documents for verifications.


Your concern isnt just data sharing but the integrity of the recipient platforms. Security measures vary, more so between long-established platforms and newbies. But should this trust divergence shape our behavior? Sure, start-ups may lack the seasoned security infrastructure. Though, Crypto world hosts secure newbies and vulnerable veterans alike. The trick is thorough scrutiny of each platform' security blueprint.

I share your KYC concerns. It seemingly clashes with the anonymity spirit of cryptos, right? However, KYC is a necessary trade-off for centralized platforms, our ticket for their benefits. Data leaks? Worrisome indeed. Users cant control this wholly - its on the platform providers to guarantee safety. Your best shield? Be picky and diligent about your trust
4976  Economy / Gambling / Re: Without money, does it still qualify as gambling? on: June 15, 2023, 10:43:34 AM

Well for me it can't be considered as gambling because nothing is at stake if ever you lose, it's just a friendly bet, more on a challenge as you've said. I also tried this kind of challenge with my sister, instead of money we're betting on who's the one who will do the household chores through playing chess. Unfortunately I always lose because my sister is quite good in it, back on the days gadgets and having an internet are not yet popular. Anyway, it's been said many times here, when there's no money or valuable things are at stake, it's not gambling.


Yes because gambling has to do with bets and potential winning so anything outside that is no longer gambling,  if you play simple and popular games with friends such as ludo,  wots and draft games there all just traditional fun games and can not be categorized under gambling unless the players involved decide to stake money on the game that the only we can refer to it as gambling,  so what makes gambling to be referred to as such is the staked amount that is out for the contest and possibly being won.

But for obvious reasons,  some of the folks who are addicted to this kind on none betting game are higher than those who are actually addicted to real gambling where they have to stake an amount.

you don't need to invest money to play gambling, for example you can bet with your friend that on test X you will get a higher grade and that if you lose you will do everything your friend asks that is related to school activities and not put your life and physical integrity at risk, so this can be considered a gambling, and you and your friend did not put money to bet, so what is a gambling? in my opinion gambling is any game where the player has no control over the end result, I remember that when I was a kid I made a lot of bets with my friends

and we didn't have money to put on these bets, for example we organized soccer game tournaments and each team put food in the pot, for example bread, juice, fruit and other things and the winner got all the food, that was a gambling, but we didn't put money in because we were kids and we didn't have any money, we also played cards and bet with food, for example we bet on a piece of cake and the winner got all the pieces of cake, those were good times we had, unfortunately in today's world children are left with electronic devices and do not care about interaction in the real world
Life' charm lies in daily adventures. Betting on grades or football games - aren't these glimpses of the excitement found in luck games and possibly, cryptocurrency? Yet, paralleling crypto with gambling needs caution. Like gambling, crypto carries risks, but informed choices based on market trends set it apart from a coin flip. Does gambling solely hinge on lack of control, or should risk and randomness count? Sadly, today' kids are missing out on real-world interaction. Crypto, with its gamble, could bridge them back to understanding risk, gain, and real-world economics.
4977  Economy / Gambling / Re: Gambling is a choice. on: June 15, 2023, 10:18:34 AM
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Not only in your country there are such scammers who make money on people's passion for gambling.  These scammers are in general in any country.  It's just that somewhere the police work better and catch them.  And in other countries, on the contrary, the police are in collusion with scammers and receive bribes from them and part of the money won in an unfair way.  Smiley

As for some hypnotic effect on the victim of such a game, I believe that indeed scammers feel that a person is succumbing to an attraction to an easy win and subtly psychologically process him, one might say, urge him to bet more and more, and try to win back after the first  loss.  This technique is used by almost all scammers in street games.  But of course, not all people give in to such psychological treatment and stop playing on time.  Then the criminals are looking for a new victim, a gambler.  And they will definitely find it because there are a lot of such people.  And this deception pipeline is constantly running. 
This is the case everywhere in the world. 
True, in developed countries this is almost invisible, but in some problem areas there are still such scammers.
You present an undeniable truth - the pervasiveness of fraudsters is universal. We cant skirt this reality. Isn't it striking, though, how varied the responses to this common problem are, hinged on a country' law muscle and political drive?

The method you point out, the quiet mental persuasion of victims, stands as a powerful tool for scammers, exploiting human's penchant for instant wealth.

Casting our eyes on the crypto world, one must question - have we strayed off Bitcoin' founding course? Conceived to liberate finance from corruption, now, we see the same maladies creeping into our crypto space.

Are we failing Bitcoin's essence, or yielding to our old financial systems' traps? This, I believe, requires our introspection and a firm recommitment to a fair, open monetary system.
4978  Economy / Gambling / Re: Top 5 Advantages of Bitcoin Casinos vs. Traditional Casinos on: June 15, 2023, 09:53:20 AM
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I sure understand the point you are coming from, when it comes to gaining a gambling experience that is true and completely natural, then a land based casino is the best option for sure, nothing can beat that, seeing the slot machines physically and even operating them , but then again, when privacy becomes of utmost importance and it's a priority, online casinos step in at that time.

Personally, being an introvert and some one who hold my privacy to high esteem in terms of gambling, I prefer online casinos, if not for anything else, for the sake of my children, considering the kind of society we live in, where every gambler is considered to be irresponsible, it wouldn't make sense for my children to see me going on and out of a gambling casino every day, and my wife will also feel very disappointed in me, most especially when she ask for money, and I tell her I have non to give at that moment, she probably would assume I've gambled it all away again..

Right now, I do all my gambling online, and not even my wife knows I gamble, not to talk of my children, that's the kind of peace and privacy I want as a family man.
Nothing compares to the rush of the roulette' turn, the melody of dealt cards, and the vision of stacked poker chips.

But if you're drawn to online casinos, who am I to critique? Comfy at-home betting, sans public scrutiny - I see the attractive. But can it truly match the brick-and-mortar casino thrill? Unlikely!

I grasp that family obligations and societal nudges can steer someone online. But is that just yielding to preset standards? Shouldnt we endorse what really exhilarates us?
4979  Economy / Gambling / Re: BC.Game-🔴🔴🔴BET RED IN CRASH!🔴🔴🔴 Find More Unique Games! on: June 15, 2023, 09:32:43 AM
Someone can help me? I typed bc.game in the address bar, but I get an error (Can't access site The web page at bc.game/en-US may be temporarily down or permanently moved to new address. ERR_INVALID_RESPONSE).

I tried using Tor browser but I see the same error, I would appreciate any help.
Looks like you're dealing with a typical connectivity err. Ever thought about troubleshooting your network? Ensure your internet, router, and any interfering firewall settings are in check.

Using Tor browser is a sound method, but it's no cure-all. Furthermore, continual node alterations within Tor can cause access issues to certain sites.

Changing DNS settings is a worthy suggestion, but proceed with restraint. Adjustments should be expert-guided. And concerning "bc.co," research thoroughly. Make sure you're dealing with a safe, reputable site, especially for betting.
4980  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Crypto exchanges on: June 15, 2023, 09:11:13 AM
While many would hastily recommend Coinbase, Binance, or even Kraken, I'd urge you to slow down and do research.

Consider the ethos of the crypto world - decentralization. Does entrusting your digital assets to a centralized entity align with this philosophy? I think not. Thus, my recommendation leans towards DEXs, like Uniswap, Kyber Network, or even 1inch. They provide you with the control, aligning with the very spirit of cryptocurrencies.

However, if you're insistent on centralized exchanges, my pick would be Binance - a good mix of security, regulatory compliance, and user experience. They do serve the biggest altcoin buffet, and they also have the essentials
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