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761  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: Cos Coin - Is this a Pyramid Scheme or something..? on: October 27, 2023, 09:10:23 PM
I've got a contact who's very excited about "cos coin", he wanted me to check it out, but it looks very suspect to me:

https://www.cosetek.com/

I can't get much clarity on how it works or what it's supposed to do. Does anyone know any more? He says you have to pay to join and those who sign other users up get payed as a reward, which imediatly rings alarm bells.

Yeah and it's almost always what you think it is trust your gut.  Anytime you have to pay and get other people to paying to get some sort of pay out is exactly just that a pyramid scheme.  First rule of crypto never pay for anything you don't know that works.  You said it yourself you don't know how it works but you have to pay.  Steer clear.
762  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2023 NBA Season on: October 27, 2023, 09:04:33 PM
At this point I'm tired of hearing about James Harden.  Dude is sabotaging his career, he signed a contract and won't honor it period.  I know it's "a story" but for me in terms of actual basketball I turn off espn or radio if they start talking about him.  It got old real quick.
763  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Not a casual fan but want to participate in sportsbetting on: October 27, 2023, 09:01:45 PM
once an NBA fan somewhat like a casual fan of NBA and wants to bet on matches.

being a fan but not going to do some research about the players and team conditions, how am i going to participate in sports betting specifically on the NBA?
i wouldn't want to just keep following based on the odds. seemingly as a bettor, it requires ramping up on lots of updates and knowledge of the sport and how the team players are doing. how am i to do it?


You can do it anyway you want to.  Picking any random team is like playing roulette just luck determines the outcome.  The more ypu study the game the better odds you have in your favor to beat the book.  If you don't care for the sport why do you want to bet on it?  Why not just play a casino game which is close to 50/50 odds?
764  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: NBA 2023-2024 betting on: October 27, 2023, 08:58:59 PM
-snip-

2 for 3 not a bad start.  Knicks were up by 6 with only a couple minutes left but couldn't close the deal. 

Tonight I have the Bucks-6 and the over on the game 227.5.  I think this one will end something like 130-115 bucks win

And give me the Lakers money line.  Book and Beal out for the Suns in the Lakers home opener.  Gotta take the lake show here.

3-3 now on the season.  Going to be posting 3 bets a night here to see how I do against the book.  My 3 for tonight includes my favorite:

- got to take the Knicks -1 at Atlanta.  They played well against the Celtics and think they break the season ice here.

- Denver -5.5 on the road.  Gonna ride the Champs under double digits. 

- bulls -2.5 at home.  Shoukd be a close game give me the home team at the end here.

Good luck tonight everyone.
765  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: NBA 2023-2024 betting on: October 26, 2023, 09:58:22 PM
My Homer bet of the night. 

Knicks moneyline at home tonight.  Home court love for game 1.

Dallas -4 on the road vs wemby and the Spurs.

And I like the Clippers-9 against Portland.  Portland is gonna struggle out of the gate.  But can't wait to see scoot hit the floor.

Those are my 3 picks for the night.



2 for 3 not a bad start.  Knicks were up by 6 with only a couple minutes left but couldn't close the deal. 

Tonight I have the Bucks-6 and the over on the game 227.5.  I think this one will end something like 130-115 bucks win

And give me the Lakers money line.  Book and Beal out for the Suns in the Lakers home opener.  Gotta take the lake show here.
766  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2023 NBA Season on: October 26, 2023, 09:54:18 PM
I cant wait to see Lillard and Giannis, its gonna be the start of one of the most prolific duo in NBA history if they can match and have good chemistry.

In other things, yesterday it was not so good start for the young star of Spurs, i think he need to catch the NBA pace.

Most prolific is debatable but I get what you are saying.  Dame never really got to play co.sistently with so.eone of giannis's ability so let's see what he has left to give us.  Super excited to watch tonight's game hopefully it's not overshadowed by Harden and his antics.
767  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: He Used Our Wedding Savings to Play Bet on: October 26, 2023, 09:52:36 PM
  Hi guys and ladies, here comes a very sad and heart-breaking story (true life confession) of a young lady who was contributing money (saving money) together with her husband-to-be (fiancée) in preparation for their wedding. The story in quote ..

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My fiancee and I have been making arrangements for wedding, we are both contributing (saving) money because i know about his financial condition, in fact, i will say that i have contributed to about 60% of the total money in our savings, just for him to use nearly all the 5 million naira (approximately $5000) we saved to play betting and when i asked him about it, he said he was trying not to put all the wedding burden on me, that he thought he would be able to double the money.

I am really speechless and confused, and i think it's best for me to call the wedding off, what will i even tell people that already know about our wedding plans? this is the most disgraceful thing that has ever happened to me.




Even though i don't know this young lady in question personally, i felt true pity for her after coming across and reading her confession, i know how important weddings are to women and for the fact that she herself joined the man in saving, and even contributed about 60% of the entire funds they managed to save, shows or showed how committed she was to see that their wedding takes place, but unfortunately, the man gambled the money away, what could be more heart breaking than this?

This isn't a heart breaking story, this dude totally deserved anything negative he got.  There are true things to be sad about, dumb people doing dumb things aren't.  It's real easy weigh what matters most in your life and don't sacrifice something higher on that list for something lower.  Unfortunately people have to find out the hard way but I hardly believe this is the worst things people have done in gambling.
768  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: NBA 2023-2024 betting on: October 25, 2023, 09:46:47 PM
My Homer bet of the night. 

Knicks moneyline at home tonight.  Home court love for game 1.

Dallas -4 on the road vs wemby and the Spurs.

And I like the Clippers-9 against Portland.  Portland is gonna struggle out of the gate.  But can't wait to see scoot hit the floor.

Those are my 3 picks for the night.

769  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2023 NBA Season on: October 25, 2023, 09:44:02 PM
First half ain’t looking so good for the Lakers. This is especially bad because in Denver opposing teams get tired fast so the Lakers have an uphill battle ahead of them. I think Anthony Davis is looking great on defense and LeBron looks pretty good, the rest of the team doesn’t seem to be playing very smart on offense though.

Too bad for the Lakers as they just being handed with another L against the Nuggets for 6 consecutive games, including the sweep in the playoffs. They had a strong early first quarter closing the gap to just 3 with the 13-0 run, but wasn't quite able to maintain the same level of energy when the Nuggets rallied back. It could have resulted in a different outcome if AD did not magically disappeared in the 2nd half. The guy did not score a single point.
LeBron still looking sharp, I though he could still play for another 2-3 years.

It's crazy how the Nuggets just refuse to lose on their home court, and their chemistry is on point again. They're still the team to beat, even though they're an underrated champion. And can we talk about Jokic? He's out there starting the season with a triple-double: 13 rebounds, 11 assists, and 29 points. What an MVP performance!

It's scary to see that Jokic still have that kind of ability to continue and dominate and have his first triple double in their first game against the Lakers. LA did everything they can, but the Nuggets simply refuse to lose this ball game in front of their fans. Jokic dominated the paint against Davis. I like how Gordon though take advantage of his size against Austin Reaves and taking him inside. And when everyone is healthy, they are really hard to beat specially in their homecourt.

They established that double digit in the first quarter and even if the Lakers try to make a comeback, the Nuggets will answer back. But in the 4th, a 3 by Murray and Porter Jr, seal the win for the Nuggets.

Jokic is hands down the best player in the league right now is barely a debate.  I know I know embid with his mvp but cmon.  Take jokic off the Nuggets and they'd struggle to qualify for the playoffs.  He can do everything at a high level and has one of the best basketball iqs I've seen in awhile.  Dude rarely makes the wrong move whether or not it works its the play that shoukd be made.  I enjoy watching his game so long as he isn't shredding the Knicks up.
770  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2023 NBA Season on: October 24, 2023, 11:58:37 PM
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But when it comes to popularity, I don't think he'll surpass LeBron and other Hall of Famers.
I don't think he will last 10 years in the league to even be in the conversation of top players but maybe he could be as popular as Yao Ming. Remember him? I will consider Wemby as lucky if he could last more than 5 years playing the game competitively. He is quite agile for his size and aggressive as well so that may take a toll on his body sooner than he expects.
Yao Ming, yes. I will never forget that dude. The one who was blocked by Nate Robinson. Cheesy Just kidding. I do remember him being one of the best duo in the Houston Rockets with Tracy McGrady. He was there when Tracy made the 13 points come back in just 33 seconds.
But Yao lacks the inside power although I think the era that he entered is filled with inside players like Shaq. This time with Wemby there are not much centers who are playing defensively to act against him. If we name them, they can be counted on our hand fingers. Rudy, Ayton, Lopez, Jackson Jr. (ain't a center), and Claxton.

2 games later baby. Finally, the regular season tipoff.
Place your bets guys and share it on the other thread created by Sir @stadus. NBA betting. Will tail it if I find it interesting. Also, it's open to player props bets and bet builders. Good luck guys and enjoy the games.


One of the best blocks in history.  I mean not much significance but seeing Lil nate get up and mush Yao was amazing.  Probably because it was a dark time in knick Fandom amd little things like that stood out.  But seriously if no one has seen that give it a Google well worth the 10 second clip.  Thanks for the reminder Smiley
771  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: Buy on growth on: October 24, 2023, 08:36:12 PM
Hi all. How to buy more when growing? Today we are growing, but I don’t want to buy. Share your experience in this matter.

Sounds like dollar cost averaging would be something you might want to look into.  Basically you buy (or sell) a set amount for a specified period (day, week, month, etc).  So that it limits your downside risk if it goes down but keeps you involved in case it takes off.  Good way to continually add to your stack of crypto as well.
772  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: Advice on: October 24, 2023, 08:34:12 PM
Hi everyone

I just need some advice. Huh

I run a small business and have customers who want to pay in TruefreedomCoins (TFC)

I'm searching everywhere but can find a way to get it to pay out.

Is there anyone who has experience who can assist.

If that is a crypto I would think you wouldn't want to do that.  If you can't find a way to cash out there probably isn't much liquidity to do so and there might be a wild amount of volatility.  Why don't you just offer something much more stable like bitcoin and or litecoin or something of the sort?
773  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: What's your nice hit to leave the casino. on: October 24, 2023, 08:32:45 PM
As a gambler, from when I leave the house down to the casino prior to getting there I normally project specific amount that should I probably hit am turning around to leave for home immediately. And am quite sure am ain't the only one who have for one  had this plan thought wrapped in his head, some persons might have too.

Just in case, what amount will be looking like a nice hit for you to leave a casino just immediately for maybe your first, second or third hit on the machine as you have just walked in?

It all depends on your goal for the night.  If you are there to walk with a profit you shoukd take the first hit and leave.  But if you are there from some entertainment you might have a bigger variance in terms of when you will walk away both up and down.  But either way you should always have a top end no matter what or bottom end no matter what that you stop.
774  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 🏈🏈 The American Football Discussion Thread 🏈🏈 on: October 24, 2023, 08:30:00 PM
@ChiBitCTy. Agreed! The Dolphins offense is clearly one of the best and the most risk taking in the NFL, however, Eagles defensive team might be enough to stop some them from scoring many points. Also, I heard the comment that the Eagles are having difficulties in the redzone and this is true, however, he did not say that the Dolphins are also one of the worst in defending in the redzone hehehee.

In any case, there was a turn over for Miami as I create this post hehe.

Also, I have my 2nd win in fantasy! I am very happy with this hehehe. I still have chance to enter playoffs!

Miami got hit really hard with injuries to their offensive line.  No line no running game or enough time to protect the qb long enough for route trees to finish.  Miami depends on a lot of time for these things to come together.  I like their offense but if their line can't hold up achane will have issues too once he comes back.

Yeah I'm not sure I'm feeling the Dolphins as much as I was now.  Their defense isn't the greatest either and seems to falter against pretty tough teams.

While I did have a solid victory in this league, finally, I also went 5 for 6 in all of my fantasy football leagues this week.  However when it comes to my bets, let just say I had for too much faith in the Detroit Lions.  I should know better being that my team is also in the NFC North.

Lol yeah that was a complete dud.  In terms of betting I can't nail down the nfc north or the nfc south.  Just can't figure those teams out.  Seems like those divisions are wide open in terms of who will be hot come December.  It's been an odd year in terms of betting.  Less and less parity which seems to make the games more fun to watch.  Either that or I'm just getting worse at betting lol.
775  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2023 NBA Season on: October 24, 2023, 08:27:49 PM
NBA basketball is on TV tonight! It’s back baby!
I was so excited, but when I read the article about Bradley Beal (back) being unlikely to play in the opener against the Warriors, as per Shams, my excitement disappeared and turned into disappointment. This is so disappointing because some fans might say that if Bradley Beal had played, the Suns would have surely won in case the Warriors won. Since Bradley Beal will not play tonight, I'm going to pick the Warriors.

I’m not sure the Suns need Bradley Beal to beat the Warriors. However, I also don’t think the Suns have had enough time playing together to be able to beat a team with as much history playing together as Golden State. I really don’t know which way to bet this one, but I’m leaning towards the Suns. The Denver/LA matchup is another tricky one, but I’m leaning Denver.

I think Denver takes this one by double digits.  Think it's also going to come in with a low score.  Something like 112-100.  I think the over under is around 228.  I can see the Lakers coming out of the gate slow.  Lebron and crew get better as the year settles in.  Maybe I'm off but that's what I'm banking on.  Think the Suns game actually ends up being the game that comes down to the final minute.  Just hole we get some good games out of tonight.
776  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2023 NBA Season on: October 23, 2023, 09:08:50 PM
Just one more sleep until NBA basketball kicks off. I think with the Damian Lillard trade the Bucks became the team to beat in the East and I think the pickup of Bradley Beal makes the Suns the team to beat in the West. I think the Warriors will have another good year along with the Celtics and Nuggets, but I think the Bucks take home the crown this year.

Bucks yeah good possibility, but if the Suns still can't beat the Nuggets, i have Jokic and Murray repeating this year, probably.
The only thing that really bothers me about the Nuggets making a repeat is Jokic. The guy looks like he's about to lose focus on his basketball career as he got so hooked up with horses lol.
I don't know, maybe it's just me or he is really lossing focus. Well, I hope he'll still play at an MVP level.

On the other hand, between the Bucks and the Suns, I'd take Bucks all day.

Have any of you seen the most recent beats commercial that features LeBron? Crazy how his wife Savannah has a message for him to not stop playing until he got their 2 sons play along with him in the NBA lol. LeBron will be like almost 45 if Bryce is lucky to get drafted early in his career.

I'm leaning that way too.  Until someone can figure out how to stop jokic I can't see them losing a 7 game series.  I do want to see them fave the Bucks because they actually match up well now on them. Also looking forward to seeing some of the younger teams take that next step like okc...and finally just want to see my knicks take another positive step forward.  Q Grimes has to have a breakout year for them to take another step I'm thinking
777  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Not keeping records makes me a bad gambler? on: October 23, 2023, 09:03:44 PM
Good day crypto Famz, I will like to ask gamblers this question, is there any gamblers on here that keeps record of their wins and losses? Do you keep a record of all the pennies you use to gamble and also the result?

Someone whom we both have this discuss yesterday said this is a good practice, I still don't see a reason why because I don't keep record of my losses, I tend to only remember when I win a certain amount, if its good enough you won't easily forget, but apart from this I don't care.

So Famz, is there any benefits when one keeps record on their losses and wins? Is there any thing to gain when you write down all the money you spent in gambling and also how much you have made so far?

Not keeping records, does this make me a bad gambler?

Depending on where you are gambling its good to keep records for tax purposes.  In terms of tracking for the sake of seeing your wins and losses it's also a good practice to see where you are losing all your money.  There might be a sport you continually lose or win but don't realize it because you don't track.  If you don't gamble all that much it might not be worth it.
778  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 🏈🏈 The American Football Discussion Thread 🏈🏈 on: October 23, 2023, 08:31:30 PM
@ChiBitCTy. Agreed! The Dolphins offense is clearly one of the best and the most risk taking in the NFL, however, Eagles defensive team might be enough to stop some them from scoring many points. Also, I heard the comment that the Eagles are having difficulties in the redzone and this is true, however, he did not say that the Dolphins are also one of the worst in defending in the redzone hehehee.

In any case, there was a turn over for Miami as I create this post hehe.

Also, I have my 2nd win in fantasy! I am very happy with this hehehe. I still have chance to enter playoffs!

Miami got hit really hard with injuries to their offensive line.  No line no running game or enough time to protect the qb long enough for route trees to finish.  Miami depends on a lot of time for these things to come together.  I like their offense but if their line can't hold up achane will have issues too once he comes back.
779  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2023 NBA Season on: October 22, 2023, 03:05:35 PM
For anyone interested, Tuesday is the Nuggets ring ceremony, and they will be playing the Lakers. It's actually a good night of basketball as you have that game and also a little later the Suns take on the Warriors. Should be 2 really good games worth the watch.

Can't wait!  Feels like it's been forever since meaningful nba games have been played.  These shoukd be 2 great games.  Things I'm looking forward to seeing:

-How does Beal gel on the Suns, and how does everyone still get their shots up.
- how does cp3 play into the splash brothers scheme.  Does steph now play off ball because cp3s value is with the ball in his hand running the show
- does austin reeves play a bigger role coming off a great season and fiba tourny run?
780  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Will you leave gambling if your future wife/husband tells you to do this ? on: October 22, 2023, 03:00:16 PM
Will you leave gambling if your future wife/husband tells you to do this ?

I mean if it's a deal breaker for them and they won't stay with you over it then yeah if ypu love her/him why wouldn't you?  If gambling is worth more than the one ypu love then you need to check your addiction out and possibly get help.  If it's not an issue in your life then maybe have that conversation with them first to see if there is some possible middle ground like a set dollar amount or something.

For the guys who are fed up with their wives, they will really take this as sort of an opportunity. Heck, some men find gambling to be more entertaining than with their wives who don't even know how to cook omelets.

For housewives who are unsure what their partner would choose they better not ask their husbands to choose whether her or gambling. It's not in his best interest to keep a wife who is not supportive.  Grin

I mean if you are looking for an easy way to leave your significant other than I guess yeah this isn't a bad way lol.  Seriously though I've seen it happen where gambling has gotten the best of people and they've lost someone to it.  If not handled right gambling can be like any other addiction.
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