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741  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod] on: May 26, 2023, 07:06:52 AM
Yes Nepal has a long way to go before making it to test but they should try to be part of ICC T20 tournaments. Good thing is Nepal has also qualified for the  Asia Cup to be played later this year (though its still not clear where and when Asia cup will be played due to row between PCB and BCCI).

Nepal is perhaps the most unfortunate cricket team. Back in 2006, they qualified for the Asia Cup, but that tournament was cancelled. And again this time they have qualified and it looks as if once again the tournament will get cancelled. A few years back, the ICC suspended Cricket Association of Nepal and stopped fund allocation (and that was after the funds getting reduced by 90% between the 2007-15 cycle and the 2015-23 cycle). Given all this, I don't understand why teams such as Nepal still play cricket. They should do what Kenya did, by focusing more on other sports such as football.
Most of the countries surrounding India is much into cricket. These countries have got football and other teams, but those sports weren't much popular into the country. Making a transition from one sport to another can't ve done all of the sudden. Cricket in Nepal have gained more popularity as the team have got good players as well as it performed good in recent years. The finals of the Asian Cricket Council Premier League is the proof for the popularity and the support the country citizens give. In the final match there was rain and in the rain people were standing with umbrellas.
742  Economy / Economics / Re: marry rich: marry fiat rich or crypto rich, which is better? on: May 25, 2023, 07:03:33 PM
Whether you marry fiat rich or crypto rich is secondary. First you need to find the person who loves you. In the fast moving world this is a very tough task. Same is with finding a crypto rich, better choice is to find a fiat rich and once after marriage move partial fiat funds into cryptocurrency and hold it. This will ensure the future to be better against holding fiat in the future.
743  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Bitcointalk IPL Prediction Pool & Discussion 2023 on: May 25, 2023, 06:56:04 PM
The prediction started good for me, at the end I was quite down the leaderboard. It is really nice to see the top four contenders having close competence. As of now the difference between the first and second position is just 1.5 points. If both takes different team order to win in the upcoming matches we can see variation in the result, else this is the outcome after the final match.
744  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Indian Premier League #IPL on: May 25, 2023, 05:31:56 PM
Mumbai Indian vs Gujrat Titan will be a banger match to watch. I would say it's going to be Mumbai Indians who will win it so that they can get MI vs CSK in the finals which is the biggest rivalry. I will stand by my point that Chennai Super Kings will win this season to get a draw of 5 trophies with Mumbai Indians.

What a crazy performance by Akash Madhwal, 5 for 5. RCB and LSG out, haha.

LOL. Is the script already leaked ?  Grin
To be honest, even I think the same would happen. Mumbai Indians would win against Gujarat Titans.
Eventually CSK would win the glorious match on Sunday. But there are rumours that Gujarat might win the finals this time.
I don't buy those rumours though.
Maybe this time the script might've got modified in favour of Gujarat Titans as Jay Shah could've given the orders. Earlier the scripts used to favour Mumbai Indians and the best script I watched was the 2019 IPL final. CSK need 2 runs in the last ball faced by Shardul Thakur, he ran two run on the final ball from Malinga and suddenly the umpire lifts the hand as wicket for the lbw appeal. CSK doesn't have review and it wasn't an proper lbw. Mumbai Indians won the final by a run.
745  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Tennis League All Thread on: May 25, 2023, 05:00:23 PM
What happened to Lucas Pouille? Did he have some sort of long-term injury?

I just went through live betting and saw him at @5.70 odds against Rodionov so I placed a bet on him just for YOLO purposes.

I went to see his placement before placing the bet though and he's like 650th or sth like that. It really surprised me to see that - he was top 10 at some point.
What a luck to win the bet. Is the bet amount is big, if so a lucky day. Lucas Pouille have won the match against Rodionov after losing the first set 1-6. In the second set he had made a comeback and won the set 7-5. The best played was the final set that was easily won by Lucas Pouille 6-0. Big win for Lucas Pouille as well as @cryptofrka for the @5.70 odds winning.
746  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: FIFA World Cup 2026 :Canada/Mexico/United States: Discussion Thread on: May 25, 2023, 04:17:56 PM
Even if India and China have the infrastructure to support the hosting of the world cup or they have the funds for it as long as they never bid themselves forward as organizers, is it possible for FIFA to appoint one? It seems that it is impossible because FIFA only appoints countries that volunteered because it means they have the ability or desire to become the organizer, because it seems that at this time FIFA is no longer considering the development of football from the countries that bidding to be the host, so every country currently has the opportunity to become a host as long as it has the funds and FIFA sees an opportunity to get bigger profits there.

Well, profitability is a big concern if the matches are being scheduled in India. Because the government never makes these events tax-free and it won't be acceptable for the FIFA. And football is not the most popular sport in India, unlike the case with most of the other countries. And given the current political climate, I don't think that the Indian government will take a favorable view of hosting the event in their territory. In case of China, the scenario is more viable. The government is more supportive compared to the one in India.

I think India or similar countries can't be good options because the world cup should be in a country where there is more interest in football and the government helps to be a better host and have a better experience. Otherwise, there are many other countries in the world to host the world cup.

Well.. this is not a valid argument. In this case, how can you defend the decision from FIFA to give hosting rights to USA for the 2026 edition? Football is not one of the most popular sports in USA. It is way behind NBA, MLB and NFL in terms of popularity. The situation in India is also similar. Cricket is extremely popular here, but football will rank as the second most popular sport. And there are strongholds for football in India, such as the northeastern states and Kerala. IMO, only the government support is a concern for staging the tournament in India.
It is all about the support from the government and not about the popularity and how good the sport is being played. As stated the popular sport of USA isn't football, however it have won the hosting rights. Soon India will have a better position in football. The franchise based league have gained more importance than the past. More foreign players into the league have given the local players get better experience. In some part of Kerala we were able to see tournaments conducted with the participation of few African football teams.
747  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ODI cricket and general cricketing discussion [self - mod] on: May 24, 2023, 10:30:27 PM
I saw a lot of difference between Pakistan and Zimbabwean team players. Pakistan team players could not bat and bowl very well. But Zimbabwean did very well from bowling to batting. I thought Zimbabwean will not play very well in the match. But Zimbabwean is very good.  played. Pakistan team players are in such a bad situation because of their poor performance.

It's not like that. Pakistan fielded a very young and inexperienced side and at times they struggled against experienced Zimbabwean batsmen such as Craig Ervine and Sean Williams. That said, bowlers like Mir Hamza, Shahnawaz Dahani and Aamer Jamal did what they could under unsupportive conditions. Again, let's not forget the purpose of this series. The PCB is using this series to give opportunities to some of the emerging players ahead of the Asia Cup and ODI World Cup. Those who perform well in this series will be considered for those tournaments.
Rather than staying idle without any matches, it is good to have matches atleast with the young team. This brings more opportunities to the young players. Though the team Zimbabwe play against is the young team of Pakistan, the experience Zimbabwe players gain will surely help them in future matches. The last match to be played today, already Zimbabwe have won 3 matches. Even in the match won by Pakistan, the margin is very close based on the DLS method.
748  Economy / Economics / Re: Quit borrowing on: May 24, 2023, 09:46:32 PM
Many people think instantly when they feel they have no money or want to buy things they want, for example motorbikes, gadgets and so on, the presence of online loan services makes people easily in debt, they will regret it when they know that the interest paid is very expensive, it's better to immediately leave bad habits.

I think getting loan for some sort of business is not a good idea because one day your business will be successful therefore you will easily return that sum but those individuals who takes loan just for buying things to be shown as he is a wealthy man is totally on a wrong way. They should think that this bike cannot be good source of earning so instead of this one should take loan to put a base of business and then earn through this business to return loan as well as to buy a bike.
Even with business we should have the precise calculation of risk management and go for a loan. Every business is a chance, though we're expertise in something we can't be sure to make the calculated revenue out of it.

When it comes to gadgets, bikes and other things it is completely not advisable. The value keeps dropping as we keep seeing more number of new devices reaching the market regularly. With properties it is good, but the analysis need to be done precisely. The surrounding should be on the growth phase. This will make the property increase in value over time. So that, even if the loan can't be repaid we won't get affected by debts.
749  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Politicians behind the development of gambling platform on: May 24, 2023, 08:36:39 PM
It seems to me that politicians are not really as nice as they look on TV. Most of them are corrupt, crooks, and scoundrels. They are so devoted to their goals that they are willing to leave mountains of corpses behind them, just so long as the public doesn't know about it. It seems to me that ordinary people have long been denied access to politics and power in any country is built on cronyism and bribery.   
Politicians are not much into the act of doing good to the people. The major focus of them will be much on profit focused and on personal wellness. Even the governments does the same.

In my country we've got good number of online gambling platforms that are much focused on rummy which is some kind of card game. The deposit is unlimited and for withdrawal one have got 3 free withdrawal, beyond that we need to pay for the withdrawal. For a winning amount worth $10, one has to pay $1.25 as tax. For this reason even the governments favour the gambling platforms to run without any problem.
750  Economy / Economics / Re: How much longer until paper money is no longer in circulation? on: May 24, 2023, 08:14:16 PM
It is almost few decades that the digital payment have gained importance and made a big transition in the whole of financial system. An advancement won't be easily adopted to the persisting system into usage. Even after decades we were able to see good number of paper currency users who haven't used to digital payments. So, it is all about the people.

If I'm not wrong, when we think of making way for the usage of digital transition there is a need for proper awareness and education. This can't be done all of the sudden, and according to me it takes atleast few generations to have complete transition to digital money.
751  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2022/2023 on: May 24, 2023, 07:43:43 PM
In its past encounters against Brighton, it was during the 2021 premier league Brighton have recorded its win against Manchester City. The winning probability of Manchester is quite high, and I'm sure it is going to be a good match. Within a short the match gonna start and the first half will be the most interesting part that defines the position of the teams.
Focus will be on Alvarez in this game against Brighton who scored the winner for Manchester City Second team in their last game. Brighton have very good record against most big teams in the premier league this season, some weeks ago we saw how they defeated and embarrassed Arsenal, one of the teams this season. This game is still very important for Brighton, but not so much for Manchester City that have already won the premier league.
Manchester City have started its goal on the 25th minute. Foden just with the tap made it amidst the efforts from Hecke to stop it. At the 38th minute it is Enciso to make the first goal for Brighton. With the strong strike he had made it. Now the match have turned on. Near to the end of first half and scores levelled on the first half will make the second half firey.
752  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Indian Premier League #IPL on: May 24, 2023, 07:22:32 PM
What a shitshow from LSG!
Really a shitshow from the LSG team and the same will be remembered forever. Akash Madhwal stole today's match win. What a spell from the bowler Akash Madhwal 5-5, his five wicket haul is of important batsmen Mankad, Badoni, Pooran, Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan. He too part of the run out of Krishnappa Gowtham. His contribution is big and made this a big win for Mumbai Indians. A 81 runs win is not an easy thing with the team like LSG in the eliminator.
After watching today match I am really shocked and feeling they not deserve spot into last four because with this performance they were doing things like shit team nothing good at batting even they have done some better in bowling because once I was feeling MI can go past 200 runs, but they have done good job and stop their batsmen from playing freely but in today game all top order batsmen from LSG were completely down and out specially Pooran and Bishnoi were big disappointments which give big below to them for having anything positive.

Akash Madhwal was really hero after having 5 for 5, 81 runs win is surely big win for any team in play-offs but today Mumbai surely deserve this win with their performance in all fields.
That's true, LSG is not to be placed on the top four on the points table. Matches used to change, but what we watched today is the worst performance from LSG. It is like Mumbai Indians thrashed LSG. In a total of 182 losing by 81 runs is really not the expected performance from the viewers. As usual Stoinis did his role and he's the lead scorer for LSG in the entire season. The top scores from LSG is 40, 18, 15 runs. Remaining players were of single digit score.
753  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Have you been threaten to stop gambling on: May 24, 2023, 07:00:05 PM
Earlier I used to gamble often and my girl know it well. At some point when financial issues arise, she started to indicate it as one of the reason. If I haven't gambled we could've been better in our finance. What she said is true, and taking that in mind I've reduced my gambling activities. However at some time period I used to gamble and this is completely a secret as most of the gamblers does.
754  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2022/2023 on: May 24, 2023, 06:48:47 PM
Pep Guardiola knows what he needs to do what is certain is that he will prioritize important matches whereas in the Premier League they are champions
I won't be surprised if they draw today or play with the second player because basically this fight is not important, Brighton might have a great chance to win today.

I just checked the line up, it turned out that Manchester City played the main squad, I didn't understand what Pep strategy.
Manchester City will play its Champions League final game in June 10, so two weeks from now which means that Guardiola might give his regular players time to play in this match.
The game vs Brighton is challenging for him so I doubt he will let it go from him. I think City will try to win it even though they secured the EPL title this season.
In its past encounters against Brighton, it was during the 2021 premier league Brighton have recorded its win against Manchester City. The winning probability of Manchester is quite high, and I'm sure it is going to be a good match. Within a short the match gonna start and the first half will be the most interesting part that defines the position of the teams.
755  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: T20 and T20I cricket prediction and discussion on: May 24, 2023, 04:43:30 PM
MI are in big trouble currently. Tilak and Tim are their last proper batsmen remaining which is why they are playing cautiously due to which they will probably post a total close to 180 as long as they don't get out.

I feel Rohit took the wrong decision to bat first since they excelled at chasing in this season. LSG have the upper hand in my opinion.
This is the same Chepauk ground where CSK and Gujrat played but on a different deck and yesterday there was no dew so maybe it played on Rohit's mind.

CSK won last night despite scoring 172 runs and Mumbai has 182 runs on the scoreboard so there might be some chance but the problem is that MI's bowling is kinda inexperienced and seems weak on paper.
Chris Jordan and Piyush Chawla have got good experience in the bowling lineup. Apart, the bowlers aren't experienced. Chennai Ground seems to favour defending and Lucknow Super Giants have already lost two wickets, Mayers and Mankad. End of the powerplay LSG have reached 54-2 which is a good score for now. Stoinis at 27* and Krunal Pandya on the crease needs to be more responsible to help LSG reach the target.
756  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Teaching children Bitcoin is not in vain on: May 23, 2023, 11:59:44 PM
It is good to teach children about financial matters, but pay attention to the appropriate age. Because this is the age of their development, cramming too much knowledge will only make them bored and hateful, and that's it. It is advisable to arouse their curiosity and encourage their discovery so that they can learn financial knowledge. Along with that, letting them know the right approach and risks associated with cryptocurrencies is just as important as discussing the potential benefits. The important thing is whether the children are interested in this issue or not. We only give instructions so that children can learn and find out on their own.
Yes, everything have got the right time. We should never do things forcefully. They need to be left to do what they wish and concentrate much. There is lack of reading habit among the children, this needs to be encouraged. So that we can advice the children to read particular book. The same might add interest within them and explore more about the particular thing.
757  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Indian Premier League #IPL on: May 23, 2023, 11:46:04 PM
BCCI Announcement About Dot Balls in IPL Playoff


Who noticed a tree icon on every dot ball instead of a dot? Maybe you are wondering why suddenly, TV broadcasters are showing a tree icon instead of a Dot. Here is why; BCCI announced they would plant 500 Trees for each dot ball played in IPL Playoff matches. This means Each time you a tree icon, BCCI will plant 500 Trees. Later, TV broadcasters decided to put a tree icon instead of a dot ball icon to spread awareness of this campaign. This is one of the most unique initiatives I have ever seen, and I appreciate it. You can check Google for more detailed Information!
That's a good initiative, but how effective this gets real-time implementation needs to be watched. Everywhere it is possible to see the distribution of saplings and initiative to make better living surroundings. BCCI have made a big plan, maybe other cricket boards too could follow it. For BCCI its not at all a big thing, they can do it within the next match and broadcast a small video. This kind of immediate action will make it a good plan.
758  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2022/2023 on: May 22, 2023, 11:40:17 PM
What a horrible performance from newcastle here's the stats



What the heck was wrong with newcastle? Leicester city was doing parking buss but i don't even understand why newcastle was not able maximizing the chance caused by it has some players with good speed and physic.

78% ball possessions, 4 shots and 0 goal. This is so stupid. I could not even expect this thing to happen as the result from the match.
Newcastle shall have spent lots of money to buy the good strikers.

I can't even understand why newcastle was not lucky enough.

That's really terrible, I really wonder why this club wasn't able to score w single goal with all this ball possession and goals attempts, i think they will lose the 3rd place and Manchester united will not waste this opportunity to climb the standings, they will play home against Chelsea and i believe they will get the 3 points
Truly unbelievable that Newcastle United wasn't able to take a goal. Even after many attempts and unable to have a goal shows that Leicester is lucky in today's match. The point difference between Newcastle and Manchester United is just one. Remaining matches were scheduled for the last match day which falls on Sunday. All the matches played between the two in the past have ended in draw. This makes the expectation high, however the prediction says Manchester United have little upper hand in the match.
759  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Speculation (Altcoins) / Re: Is Cardano still a good investment? on: May 22, 2023, 08:37:57 PM
Cardano is good by its development. After every layer of development the growth is predicted to go high. At its best it have reached above $3 which is quite good. Maybe with the increasing demand we can expect better progress with cardano price movement. It is much connected to the bitcoin market, based on which I find cardano to reach high depending on the future ath value of bitcoin.
760  Economy / Economics / Re: Will inflation in the world grow by 2023? on: May 22, 2023, 08:24:16 PM
Quite often we can see news getting popped as inflation is increasing. This has hit hard in some countries, and I'm not that good about the inflation that is making downturn in people's life.

I personally find my country to face hard inflation in the upcoming months. End of the year 2016 the ruling government announced demonetisation and people suffered, many died waiting on the ATMs. The prime objective was to bring the tax evaded money into calculation. The government failed and once again the government have now announced for another demonetisation where 2000 Rupee notes need to be settled on the banks before September last.
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