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1  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Is Live bet risky for betting companies on: Today at 08:23:54 AM
It's definitely a broadcast delay, it's not related to the live betting; they're two different things.
Also because, if you think about it, if they lost money or played dirty, users wouldn't play anymore, or they'd lose a lot of money.
I think it's just a delay due to the match streaming (things that happen).
2  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Did you also go through this stage in gambling? on: Today at 07:14:18 AM
I believe that 90% of users who started playing always thought they could be better or smarter than the house edge.
A recurring thought that's often fueled by the fantasy of movies, but in reality, unfortunately, you realize it's really difficult to happen—not impossible, but really, really difficult.
3  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: If a casino glitch credits your balance, do you really have to give it back? on: September 28, 2025, 11:02:07 AM
Like the story of the casino in Romania that paid for a slot machine bug, it still paid its users.
If I notice a bug and the casino mistakenly pays me money, I'm bound to notice it; it's impossible not to know that the money wasn't the result of a win, but of a system error.
I hardly believe something like this could happen without someone on both sides noticing.
Furthermore, if a casino reports an error, it should also provide the reason and an explanation; it can't simply say "because of an error," and we're blocking the funds.
It's not all that simple, especially if we're talking about serious, recognized, and reliable casinos.
4  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A) on: September 27, 2025, 08:25:38 PM
The three consecutive draws obtained by Juventus remind us of their performance last season, and this might be the start where their future performance will be questioned. Most recently, Juventus almost suffered a defeat when hosting Atalanta, one could say they were lucky to secure a point. I assess Juventus current weakness lies in their defense, as they have conceded 9 goals in the last four matches. Igor Tudor must quickly find a solution to this problem.

As a fan, I've hoped, and continue to hope, for a radical turnaround. He seems to be playing better, but as I said, he doesn't have the right drive. I'm a little sad, but I want to believe.
I console myself with the win on my betting slip, guessing the Cremonese-Como match  Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin
Never mind, on one hand, there's tears, and on the other, there's smiles every now and then.
5  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A) on: September 27, 2025, 01:13:28 PM
We have an interesting match today: Cremonese vs Como.

According to recent match: Cremonese never lose, Como lose 1 from 6 match.
According to head to head: Como never win against Cremonese, Cremonese won 7 from 9 match.
The match will held at Como's home.

But if we take a look with the odds, Cremonese is a big underdog in this match despite good history they have against Como. What do guys think? I think the match high likely will end in draw considering Como has an advantage.

I'm not sure what you're writing. The match has just started, but the major bookmakers say otherwise. I'm about to play for a clean draw, I'll take a chance. It doesn't matter if I guess correctly, I'll get a good result without any effort.

https://www.bwin.it/it/news/calcio/quote-como-cremonese-scommesse-pronostico-27-9-2025#:~:text=Como%2DCremonese%2C%20quote%20scommesse%20e,trova%20al%20momento%20a%206.25.

They say Como is the favorite here, so we'll see.
6  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: The rich is hugely favoured in gamble. on: September 27, 2025, 08:40:43 AM
I'm not rich, but I try to imagine what a rich person feels. However, I absolutely don't believe a rich person doesn't suffer from pressure.
He certainly doesn't show it, but despite having a large amount of money at his disposal, he still has to be good at managing it. Money isn't infinite, and mismanagement would cause disaster, even when gambling recklessly.
Let's remember that even the rich aren't immune to illnesses, such as depression, drug addiction, and many other things. It's not a universal rule to assume that a rich person is sane.
So, a rich person who has no problems doesn't exist; it's a cliché, and it's usually the same assumption that we all have when we're unfamiliar with financial wealth.
I've dealt with rich people when I sold handmade bags, and they're usually the ones who make a fuss about the price. While an ordinary person never negotiates on the price, they never ask for discounts, the rich person, on the other hand, wants to negotiate at all costs.
I've had so much experience in business that I can say this.
7  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Gambling in a Responsible Way is Beneficial on: September 26, 2025, 03:21:45 PM
Gambling does provide benefits, but its harms far outweigh those benefits. Gambling can indeed bring happiness, but behind that happiness lies many more people suffering because of gambling, haunted by regret every night. While gambling can provide financial benefits for its visitors, many people lose more money than they earn. Gambling can be a way to relieve stress, but we never realize that many people suffer from depression due to their gambling addiction. Gambling can indeed make someone smarter, but behind that, many people experience mental numbness because they think only about gambling all day long.

Whether gambling is beneficial or not depends on the individual. If done repeatedly, it will only end in harm and misery.

You're absolutely right about the benefits; the harm is caused by those who lack self-control and those who pretend to get rich through gambling.
It could certainly happen, but it shouldn't be taken seriously; it's a game, it's meant to be fun.
If you have the time and a small amount of money to gamble, why not?
The harm occurs when you exceed that amount and spend more than you can afford.
I'm not talking about benefits, but you need to have personal rules; if you don't respect them, you cause a lot of harm.
I don't know, friend, you're looking at it too pessimistically.
8  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Season on: September 26, 2025, 12:42:24 PM

Cesc Fabregas is absolutely right!
Young players must be valued and given the opportunity to grow. This situation is greatly underestimated in Italy, and we are paying the price for it at national level!
Fabregas's thinking should be engraved in the minds of all team managers, whether they are small or large teams.

Maybe they could play more young players in different matches, alternating them, giving them a chance to express themselves, and maybe they could surprise players, because they'll certainly have more enthusiasm than the veterans and could even turn games around.
Sure, they could make mistakes, but I remember Cassano. In his early days, he was a kid who was given the chance to play and make games fun, but then he got big-headed and unfortunately lost his sense of reason.
Unfortunately, all clubs are looking to win (as they should be); it's not just a desire to play; there's money at stake, and so few coaches try to play younger players.
9  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Gambling Social Media influencers on: September 26, 2025, 09:12:08 AM
Similar discussions have already been had, but right or wrong, an influencer makes money by promoting the things they're offering.
I see it as a perfectly normal job; sure, it should target people with age and geographic restrictions, but it's common knowledge.
The only negative thing I'd avoid from influencers is making users believe that winning is easy; this is borderline illegal because it's misleading.
10  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Gambling addiction without loss of money. on: September 26, 2025, 08:09:22 AM
An addiction is still an addiction, regardless of whether you lose money or not.
Clearly, if you lose money, the addiction is even more difficult to manage; the average gambler tends to win back what they've lost.
I consider myself a moderate gambling addict, in the sense that I never gamble for large sums, maximum $10 a week, which I don't often reach.
Sometimes, with a win, I can even play for several weeks for free.
11  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: How many hours do you play in slots? on: September 26, 2025, 06:45:25 AM
Slot machines are so well designed to make money and keep you hooked, if you don't have a strong character, you'll be trapped.
A recent article (link below)

https://www.fanpage.it/milano/un-uomo-ha-perso-1000-euro-in-una-notte-dentro-una-sala-slot-di-milano-che-doveva-essere-chiusa/

It even talks about slot machines recognized as legal but used outside of permitted hours, thus generating higher profits than the competition.
It still happens today, and it will always happen despite the controls. Here's a man who lost 1,000 euros in a very short time—guys, we're talking about a month's salary. Always be very careful.
12  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Hot and Cold number in Roulette are you tracking them down or no? on: September 25, 2025, 04:25:55 PM
Roulette is all about luck and probability, which, let's remember, isn't mathematical certainty.
I once did a test, betting only on the zero number. I counted at least 30 missed spins (where the zero didn't come up) and started betting from the 31st spin onward, betting 0.10 for 30 times (so I spent $3). After 30 spins of 0.10, if I didn't hit the zero number, I continued playing with 0.30 until I reached 18 spins.
I used this strategy considering that if you hit the zero, you win 36 times; in fact, for the first few spins, I managed to win.
Once the software detects the game, it starts missing the zero even 150 or 200 times in a row, and obviously you won't have any money left to double up at that point!
The moral of the story is that there's no strategy, just luck.
13  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Wouldn’t you wish the same? on: September 25, 2025, 01:55:08 PM
Literally shameful. A political official has a moral duty to act for his people. Apparently, this story is common everywhere in the world. We give power to someone and they leave us to starve.
A story that has been repeating itself since ancient times; we still haven't learned the lesson.
I love Bitcoin because it gives me hope for freedom—economic freedom, yes—but at least it's something.
In response to the post title, NO, I wouldn't want that anyway, especially if I chose to be a political official.
Also, I would never squander that crazy amount of money every week. I understand living the high life, but this is just too much.
14  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Is prevention better than cure? on: September 25, 2025, 09:36:15 AM
Those who refuse to gamble probably know their limits and are afraid of losing their hard-earned money.
This type of person should actually be an example; they won't be influenced by something presented as a chance to win.
In any case, addiction often occurs out of necessity, and that's where the biggest mistake is made.
15  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Type of gambling and Intelligence on: September 25, 2025, 08:29:18 AM

Practice alone isn't enough, you also need luck, but I think it's all so fickle that even if you get lucky once or a few times, it won't be enough to win consistently, and in the long run, you'll still end up losing. Even if you're good at poker but have catastrophic bad luck with your cards, how can you win? I know some will try to say you can bluff and rely on experience, but I don't believe that's enough to win.

For those who think like me, many talk about strategy, and even those who call it a job; a gambler is simply a gambler.
Luck isn't forever, and in the long run, it could turn against you with bad luck.
To be considered good, in my opinion, a gambler must know how to manage his winnings in such a way that he can afford to play again, increasing his chances of winning and reducing his losses.
Luck will decide the rest.
16  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: How easy it is to be addicted to gambling? on: September 25, 2025, 06:44:55 AM
In my opinion, it's so easy that you don't even realize you've become addicted to gambling.
To answer the questions, how do you know if you're addicted? You simply gamble often and always want to.
The ease is disarming.
You can certainly overcome addiction, but the desire to do so must come first and foremost from the person involved. Those who are psychologically weak clearly need
help.
17  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Romanian casino pays 30 000 000 euros "won" from a glitch on: September 24, 2025, 02:51:40 PM

Way to expensive as a commercial stunt in my opinion.
The only explanations as an outsider that I can think about are:
- The game provider is going to take the loss for this
- their books are cooked so badly it's better to pay out rather than letting someone sniff in


If it's a marketing ploy, it's literally brilliant; if it's truly a mistake, they still honored the players' claims, regardless of the amount.
It could also be that they'll take it out on the programmers, but we can't know for sure.
There are various hypotheses, and we all know that many people write for clickbait.

Anyway, they also report 30 million here: https://www.jamma.it/attualita/bug-sulla-slot-online-il-bookmaker-garantisce-pagamento-per-oltre-30-milioni-di-euro-di-vincite-339498
18  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Why do you gamble? on: September 24, 2025, 09:28:02 AM
Think about this for a second, why do we flip an amount of money in the first place? What's the point? It's not called a gamble if you don't wager anything and if you stake an amount of money on a bet it means that you have an expectation to win even if you are still having fun with it. But this is something that most gamblers would not agree to. Everyone claims to gamble for entertainment and not for profit

If I want to make a guaranteed profit, I go to work; if I want to make a profit while having fun, I gamble.
Of course, gambling involves a profit if you win, but unfortunately, the winnings are always less than the losses.
So, by playing for fun and without any expectation of making a profit, you play for fun, and if you're lucky, you win something; if you're really lucky, you win a big one.
But if you play to make a profit, gambling is simply a great danger.
19  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Does your instincts influence your gambling decision? on: September 24, 2025, 07:48:17 AM
Every time I don't follow my instincts and rely on statistics, numbers, and probabilities, I immediately regret having placed a bet.
I often play on instinct and even make stupid plays (I admit it), but at least I feel satisfied. I should also add that even with senseless plays, I've managed to win a few; instinct never lies.
20  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Romanian casino pays 30 000 000 euros "won" from a glitch on: September 24, 2025, 06:50:51 AM
This story is incredible, these are serious people, this casino made a wonderful move, knowingly honoring the mistake, honoring all winnings, and this, in addition to providing tremendous publicity, increases its reputation for reliability.
We think it's lost money (definitely), but it's not a loss, it's an investment because now many players will sign up and others will play at that casino often.
Congratulations to those who enjoyed their winnings. Do they say that luck doesn't matter in gambling?
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