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1  Economy / Services / Re: [OPEN] Yeet.com Crypto Casino Signature Campaign | Full Member+ on: August 29, 2025, 07:44:23 AM
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4  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Taking risks responsibly. on: July 29, 2025, 05:21:53 PM
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Many people underestimate their potential and look for excuses to justify their weaknesses. In reality, we are capable of so much. I’ve seen people overcome not just gambling addiction, but also hard drug addiction and alcoholism—without any outside help. All it takes is recognizing the problem and having the genuine will to break free. Without that, of course, a person can’t escape their addiction. That’s where professional support comes in. These individuals have immense experience behind them, so they can not only help you understand your struggles but also overcome them.
5  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Using auto-bet bots on crypto casinos smart or suicide? on: July 28, 2025, 08:52:30 AM
I played auto bet on freebitco.in back few years ago with small budget of around 30.000 satoshis. I used Martingdale system and rised funds to around 40.000 satoshis after that I got losing streak and lost almost all the funds. To be honest I would not be confortable to gamble bigger sum.

Entrusting an auto bet bot with a huge amount of money to gamble can be a very big mistake. An bot doesn't have human instincts and experience. It's possible to have some wins using this system but the chances of making profit in the long run would be very small. It's wise of you not to try out huge amounts of money because it might end up being a disaster. It's preferable to continue maintaining smaller sums of money

The Martingale strategy involves doubling the bet after each losing round, so the bets increase so quickly that at some point, the gambler (or bot) simply doesn’t have enough bankroll to place the next bet. Personally, I don’t see the point of using automation in gambling, as it in no way can change the negative expected value in gambling and only speeds up the gambling process.
6  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: consequenced of promoting illegal casinos. on: July 27, 2025, 07:03:23 PM
This is really a great instance how life term achievements can be damaged by immediate pleasure and gain. Supporting illegal casinos can bring quick money but it does so with more risks like lose of platform, ruin your reputation, or even land you on legal trouble. For social influencers, losing account with millions of people following can mean trashing decades of trust and tireless efforts. This is a clear warning that not all money is worth it.

If an influencer is well-known and skilled at creating truly engaging content, losing an account—while unpleasant—isn’t a critical blow. Ad integrations generate enough income for such influencers to survive the rebuilding period while they grow a new channel. From what I know, many can nearly restore their channel’s reach within just a few months. Still, this situation is a good wake-up call for influencers to be far more selective about the ad integrations they accept.
7  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Does the novelty wear off? on: July 27, 2025, 01:54:16 PM
Then why gamble if that is how you feel about it? It's meant for entertainment and to boost the thrill of the games in sports betting. In casino and slot games, it is for the emotional swing of excitement and the joy of winning. If we are not receiving those emotional fluctuations because we have so much money, then maybe it's not for us.

There are different hobbies out there, and we want some risk, then maybe we can take hobbies that also have a thrill to them. Sky diving, shooting range, or other activities that are more exciting than just gambling the money away.

Many gamblers who feel that they are losing interest in gambling or, conversely, developing an increasing attraction to gambling due to the onset of addiction do just that. They replace gambling with other forms of entertainment that also involve risks, though not financial ones. However, this approach is far from suitable for everyone, as activities that produce equally powerful adrenaline and dopamine rushes are not an option for most people—they require a certain level of physical fitness. Most lack such preparation, so the risks in some extreme sports can be even higher than the financial risks associated with gambling.
8  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Cockfighting led to a horrible case on: July 26, 2025, 02:08:31 PM
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What kind of break are we talking about? This is just a single case when something irreparable happened. Naturally, these cockfights will never stop. They will change the venue and that's it. I don't understand why such an emotional discussion has started here? Isn't this the norm for Filipinos? The question is rhetorical. The organizers will ignore this case anyway and resume such games again.

I agree. A complete ban on cockfighting in the Philippines is virtually impossible to implement, as it is a traditional form of entertainment that generates significant profits for organizers, provides spectators with thrilling experiences, offers gambling enthusiasts the chance to place bets, and serves as an additional source of income for corrupt police and officials. With so many parties deriving clear benefits from cockfighting, there is simply no point in completely prohibiting this form of entertainment in the Philippines.
9  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: What is the cost of your mistakes? on: July 26, 2025, 12:42:23 PM
~OP~

Of course, sports betting has had an impact on my mental state, as my gambling experience includes more than one major loss due to excessive overconfidence and a lack of responsible gaming practices. However, I hold the belief that any experience, even a negative one, has its positive aspects. We humans often gain invaluable lessons through negative events, and this applies not only to sports betting and gambling but also to other areas of our lives. There’s no point in blaming yourself for mistakes, as these very mistakes contribute to our growth. At least, that’s what I think.
10  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Government banning of casinos are at their own loss. on: July 26, 2025, 11:10:58 AM
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Most popular services. You can use some unknown VPN or deploy your own VPN as i did. If someone need - he can find a way to break restrictions, but common gambler would prefer to stop the game. If restrictions would be not enough to decrease gamblers quantity - government can improve fines for example.

Very often government bans have the opposite effect. For example, when the government bans gambling, people start visiting illegal casinos and are forced to use various methods to bypass the blocking to play online. When governments start blocking VPNs by IP addresses, which is not particularly difficult, people start creating their own VPNs on dedicated servers, which is much more difficult and expensive to stop. As a result, only a small proportion of people give up gambling, but a huge number of people not only continue to gamble, but also become more tech-savvy. I think it is better when governments regulate gambling, collect taxes, develop infrastructure to help gambling addicts, and invest in the education of citizens.
11  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Would you allow your underage kid to use your detail for KYC after a big win. on: July 26, 2025, 09:18:04 AM
~OP~

I would definitely provide my documents for my child to receive the winnings if I were in a similar situation, but after that I would have a constructive conversation with him about the dangers of gambling addiction and the importance of self-control. I am not opposed to minors gambling, as I have been gambling since I was 12 and do not see anything wrong with it. I am opposed to the abuse of gambling, regardless of the age of the gambler.
12  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: BTC as means of payment is a looking more possible than before? on: July 25, 2025, 06:09:28 PM
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I didn't know that some countries impose spending limits on people's bank accounts. This is weird.
Spending lots of BTC on expensive purchases doesn't make sense to me. You can spend altcoins or stablecoins on buying stuff(if the seller accepts altcoins and stablecoins as payment). Maybe you could gather more cash and spend cash on offline purchases.
The BTC price is going to increase even more, spending BTC seems like a bad move right now.
I don't believe that Amazon is ever going to accept BTC/crypto as a payment method. They are doing just fine with fiat payments.


I also believe that the use of BTC and stablecoins on Amazon will not be implemented in the near future. In my opinion, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act is aimed at fully regulating the stablecoin sector and supporting the US dollar, as stablecoins must be backed by dollars or treasury securities. I don't think the US government will seek to expand the acceptance of stablecoins or Bitcoin as a means of payment within its territory. They want to bring the stablecoin sector out of the gray area by fully regulating it. I don't think ordinary crypto enthusiasts will derive any tangible benefit from this.
13  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: what is next for bitcoin? on: July 25, 2025, 03:19:26 PM
But if compare all three, bitcoin is the market is most similar to a zero-sum game because the value of bitcoin is based on its expectation and scarcity. The investor's profit comes from other people paying higher prices. Unlike stocks, profits come from the intrinsic value of the company, stock prices increase due to the growth of technology and the company.

The Bitcoin market needs to be adopted more widely, needs to be applied more practically in life, instead of just being used for speculation. Only then is it truly a positive-sum like stocks. But in the short run, it's all a zero-sum.

I do not know how someone judges zero-sum based on their respective perceptions but in the context of knowledge that I know, it is nothing more than someone who gets profit and one other person suffers losses.
If it is related to Bitcoin, I see zero-sum unfit for being embedded because when the seller gets a profit and who buys to get assets, and vice versa when the buyer returns to sell when the price increases he also gets profits.
Bitcoin is more ideal to be applied as a long -term investment based on some of its advantages.

People's perspective may be different and I believe it is based on what we know because no one has lost when investing in Bitcoin, unless they make mistakes and are panicked when Bitcoin has decreased.

In my opinion, investing in Bitcoin is not a zero-sum game in the way we usually understand it. In a zero-sum game, if one player wins, the other loses the same amount. This is what happens in poker, blackjack, or dice. When investing in Bitcoin, the price rises because the number of available coins is limited and demand from investors, companies, and governments increases. In other words, the price rises because of faith in Bitcoin technology.
14  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Chances to buy Bitcoin back on: July 25, 2025, 01:55:35 PM
It's not a bad idea strategy if you have a big stash and trading as a hodler as the small gains make a big difference,  it even gets better if you are leverage trading which will give you profits either markets go up or down...

But for a small account,  you might trap yourself and buy expensive bitcoins..and besides today people talk about DCAing and selling shouldn't be the idea  Smiley

BTC to the moon

Very often, due to the desire to make short-term profits, long-term cryptocurrency holders become hostages to their own desires. They sell assets that they originally wanted to hold for a long time in the hope of buying them back cheaper when prices fall. This can lead to the cryptocurrency market continuing to grow, and instead of having assets that generate profits, they are forced to hold stablecoins, which do not allow them to earn as much profit as volatile assets. In my opinion, the desire for short-term profits and changing one's strategy very often has a negative effect.
15  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Studying different sports develops your betting mind. on: July 25, 2025, 12:08:40 PM
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Football is also the most popular sport and many fans are attracted to football compared to other sports.
But some people also focus on other sports such as tennis, basketball, Baseball and American Football are popular in America.

For analysis and which one is suitable to study, depending on everyone's interests, if football is the most understood then it is the best choice.
Developing a betting mindset for all sports may be a little troublesome, but it's good for a broader knowledge of sports other than soccer.

I also like football the most, so I don't bet on other sports games and events. The thing is, I can't even imagine how you can bet on a sport you don't understand at all. Personally, I don't see the point in spending my time learning about a sport just to place bets or develop as a bettor. I bet and gamble for entertainment, not to become a professional gambler, because I realized long ago that I'm not good at it. If I can't find a football match I want to bet on, I can just play poker or, as a last resort, slots.
16  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Drinking vs Gambling on: July 25, 2025, 11:17:22 AM
I'm not sure you have really checked different bet sites and casinos to really know if they put up ads about the dangers of gambling. It's always written boldly when you log into legit bet sites and casinos to gamble responsibly. A lot of casinos are willing to curb gambling addiction by blocking the account of gamblers when it's getting out of control but of course you must reach out to them first for them to know

In reality, few gamblers read warnings about the dangers of gambling. Most think that it will not affect them.

As a rule, people with gambling addiction do not want to admit even to themselves that they have a problem with gambling addiction, so it is not worth expecting that many of them will turn to the gambling platform for help in blocking their account. Only a few will take this step, but I believe that if a person understands what their problems are and has found the strength to fight their gambling addiction, they will be able to control themselves independently.
17  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Have you been addicted to gambling in the past. on: July 25, 2025, 10:19:06 AM
~OP~

I still can't figure out if I had a gambling addiction or not, but there was a time in my life when I spent every night at a land-based casino near my house. I couldn't imagine life without gambling. I spent almost all my money on booze and gambling. I could only go home when my pockets were empty and I couldn't find any more money to continue gambling. I am more inclined to believe that it was a gambling addiction, but I was able to get rid of it on my own, gradually replacing gambling with other forms of entertainment. Currently, I exercise strict control over myself in the area of gambling, as I do not want to and cannot afford to repeat this experience.
18  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: your bitcoin is not yours. on: July 24, 2025, 06:31:20 PM
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What makes people tempted to buy unnecessary things instead of putting their money into investments is their mindset. A person who makes that right investment will sell their bitcoin for another investment, not for nothing.

Therefore, make your goal firm and straight. Make a decision that you can benefit from rather than regret. If you are planning to have passive income from investing in bitcoin, then never think of selling it for useless stuff. Focus on your goals and you're free from temptation. We don't make ourselves hard about it, because we can do it if we are 100% committed to our goal.

In my opinion, everyone should understand that only by refusing to buy useless things today can we achieve something greater in the future through investment. But we must not forget that each of us only lives once, and time is the most valuable thing we have. Therefore, sometimes we need to treat ourselves and our families, even if it is with things that are of little use or with leisure activities. I believe that in every area of our lives, we need to find a happy medium. Otherwise, we may end up spending our entire lives saving money and trying to build a fortune for our children and grandchildren, only to live a boring life in the end.
19  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: How do you see slots game? on: July 24, 2025, 02:51:21 PM
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That is normal and expected in slots machine game. You are just hitting the so feared long term gambling. The more you try, the more you are going to lose. That is the fate of overwhelming percentage of gamblers. If you aren't enjoying the game anymore, why don't you stop? Maybe it's time to explore another games or to simply quit and enjoy the profit you have already made.

Remember, gambling isn't a source of income. You were lucky once, what doesn't mean it will keep happening in a frequent basis.

I completely agree with you. Many gamblers, after winning a large sum, begin to entertain the hope that they can win again in the near future, so they gamble not because they want to, but because they want to confirm their expectations. They don't even realize that their expectations may be unjustified. This creates the wrong attitude toward gambling, which ultimately only causes harm. You should gamble when you want to, not to prove something to yourself or get rich.
20  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Is Bitcoin just for the rich? on: July 24, 2025, 01:50:27 PM
How many tiny fractions can a biginner in bitcoin is advice to start with in this journey of bitcoin?

A beginner shouldn't start making investments directly, but if they know they have understood things somehow and now want to start investing, they can start with as little as $10, or even less if someone is selling Bitcoin privately to you and you are not buying directly from the market. I'm not totally sure but I think P2P trading can allow lower amounts to be bought compared to open market where you place your order to buy using stable coins or other cryptocurrencies.

People who are often new to cryptocurrencies and have no knowledge about cryptocurrencies think and believe that you can't buy them in portions, and if someone wants to invest, they will have to buy one whole coin or token. That is the only reason why someone can think and say that Bitcoin is just for the rich because only the rich can afford to buy a whole Bitcoin now considering its price.
If someone comes to know that you can even buy fractions of it since it has 8 decimal points, they wouldn't say such things to begin with.

Anyone wondering about buying Bitcoin can learn absolutely everything about investing in Bitcoin by asking one or two questions in the same GPT chat, DeepSeek, or any other chatbot with artificial intelligence. Or you can watch a few videos on YouTube about how to buy Bitcoin. In such educational videos, as a rule, no one buys a whole Bitcoin. Today, there is a huge amount of information about investing in Bitcoin; you just need to want to understand the issue. Many people don't want to understand cryptocurrencies because they think it's very difficult. In reality, it's not as difficult as it seems at first glance.
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