This is interesting- so exhibition matches are 99% scripted? I always thought that exhibition matches show the prowess and skill of the boxer given that they are against amateurs who have little-to-no boxing skills at all. But then again, watching Manny Pacquiao on the ring again is definitely a privilege to see. His footwork and speed are just unmatchable compared to any boxer that I have seen!

Regardless whether this fight is scripted or not, I just want to witness again the art of boxing like what Pacquiao trademarked for. Getting him on the ring with someone would be an honor and watching him fight is just a feat that cannot be missed!

The points raised by OP are definitely reasonable but it is easier said than done. Remember, if you trading with a huge capital on the market, the slightest increase/decrease on the price could mean a gain/loss of hundreds of thousands on your part. If there is one thing that I learned in trading, it is that you should never become too greedy on your portfolio. The longer you hold the profit, the more chances of you gaining a loss due to the volatility of BTC.

Maybe another point that should be raised is that trading requires patience and knowledge on the market. While it definitely has the potential of earning thousands of dollars in a short amount of time, you should never be complacent every time you trade.

Most likely, these accounts are temporarily abandoned or if not abandoned, maybe the owners completely disposed of their account and focused on a different path. My friend who introduced me to this forum is unfortunately gone and inactive at the moment. Also, there are also some users who got banned by the moderators for violating the TOS and Rules of this forum.

It somehow sucks if a well-known person here in this forum takes a break. Like, you see them actively discussing on boards then suddenly they just vanished. Maybe others are just taking a temporary break since sometimes, this forum can also be draining at the same time.

Hmm it actually depends on the definition of "safe" when it comes to transactions. Generally, there are exchanges which have been existing for years now (e.g. binance, etc.) and they have proven their integrity and honesty all throughout. Despite this, they are still prone to hackers given the amount of transactions that happen on their exchange.

No matter how "safe" an exchange may be, always expect that they are still prone to hackers. That is why the golden rule is to never keep your coins inside an exchange as you will never know when or how they will be hacked (e.g. binance was hacked and ~$570 million worth of coins were stolen).

Along with the negative outcomes and experiences you have mentioned, why don't you focus more on the brightside?

Bitcoin has been used as legal tender in El Salvador. Lots of exchanges and BTC ATMs have been implemented all throughout the year; and lots of countries have started to accept and integrate cryptocurrencies to their financials. Even if there are some negative experiences with BTC, your primary basis should be its price- the price remained constant and booming ever since it was released.

Though you may have some doubts over it, the fact that it has been ongoing for nine (9) years now with a significant price tag on the market is the basis that everything is sailing consistently.

Ohh that is really to bad to hear, OP. I guess this is the sign where you should take a break from gambling. Well, even if sportsbetting has a lower chance of losing compared to other kinds of gambling method (e.g. cards, slots, etc.), I guess the odds are not in your favour today.

You deserve to take the break and rest. The system is slowly eating your insanity. I do commend you OP for deciding to stop since most gamblers tend to gamble again whenever they experience a loss in hopes of recovering it. Take a break and explore other options of entertainment for the meantime!

The casino management is nothing but the most crucial aspect on the lifespan of an online gambling website. A proper functioning casino has at least a consistent customer support service that can inquire and inform you in case you encounter any issues playing (e.g. payment issues, bugs, etc.).

Like what most casino support system that should have, they should not attack the personality of the player. Remember, this is a service industry where you should focus on the issue at hand. Without a proper customer support system, this can actually make/break the lifespan of a casino as they will definitely lose their trust among its players.

Oh definitely! Gambling triggers all sorts of emotions (e.g. anger, happiness, fear, anxiety, etc.) and that is one of the reasons on why people love gambling.

Take this as an example: whenever you try to do an extreme sport, you are scared initially of trying it out. But once you have tried it, there is this feeling of relief where you have accomplished something that was seemingly impossible but you triumphed on the end. These waves of emotions can also be felt while a person gambles- the adrenaline of waiting, the anxiety while betting your money, and the happiness/sadness that you feel in the end after you have won/lost your bet.

This is practically the reason on why some people use gambling as a form of entertainment.

This is just disgusting on all levels- taking advantage of an event in order to monetize their personal gain through false advertisements being spread in this forum. Unfortunately, users with negative trust would try and apply for the campaign, spreading false information purely for their personal greed.

I hope that the 1xbit campaign here in this forum would be totally disregard by others. I mean, it has been proven countless of times that they fail to acknowledge all the allegations against them. Even with substantiated proof, that casino refuses to pay its players with their winnings, yet people still advertise it here in this forum.

This advice is seemingly one of the useful ones here in this forum. To be honest, I somehow feel guilty about this given that I have been in this forum for five (5) years now. Majority of my BTCs are inside my local exchange and the reason on why I do not transfer them to a hardware wallet is the convenience that the former provides in converting my BTCs to cash whenever I need it.

I guess that maybe, this is the sign that I have been looking for. Newbies, follow this advice and avoid the problems that most have already encountered. If you have invested a hefty amount of BTCs (bought them at exchanges), then move it as soon as possible to a hardware wallet.

This is a prime example on how Elon Musk can screw over something that has been working on the market- which is Twitter. He bought the company using his Tesla shares but he actually put the employees in a chaotic environment. He could have remained the workstaff as it is but when he slowly replaced the heads of the team, everything just went downhill from there.

Probably, Elon is planning something huge with this move. Since he owns Twitter, this would be his main platform to promote something in his business. In addition to that, any cryptocurrency he supports (e.g. doge, etc.) would definitely get the exposure and traction that he is planning to.

Wait, so if Qatar bribed players, should not they be held accountable for game fixing? Isn't this also a conclusive reason in order to prevent any hosting of world cup on their country as well? With this kind of shady tactics, who knows what they also engaged in the past or in the future with the money that they have.

This is just disgusting in all levels- bribing players to intentionally lose in a world cup opener. They are actually belittling the sport and making this a money-grab industry where you can actually buy people.

Well, I will not entirely discount the possibility of earning a quick buck in altcoins but they are not that stable compared to investing into BTC. That is also the reason on why most people have tagged some altcoins as "shitcoin" due to the pump and dump scheme being employed by whales.

If you truly want to maximize your profits, then being SMART on investing in BTC is the way to go. Either you go short/long-term, as long as you profit, then better cash them out to avoid feeling the volatility of BTC!

On the first question, gambling establishments are somehow part of the domino effect on what happens in the market. Given the amount of resources that are being used daily by gamblers in online gambling websites, a crash thereof would result to a serious effect on the market.

On the second question, the industry would definitely lose their players as soon as they are involved in a scam. Like what I previously mentioned, online gambling companies have to develop and establish a trust with its players. Once they break such trust, words will spread out and they will definitely lose their entire population with this issue. Again, it takes years to build a reputation and only a matter of minutes to destroy it.

On the third question, no I do nor use any gambling websites to store my coins. Since there had been issues about storing your coins in an online wallet, they are prone to scams which can be potentially risky on my end; and

On the fourth question, I guess it does not matter as much before but it would definitely matter now. Given that there had been ongoing scams about proof of money to gambling websites, players would be more careful this time and they would choose a website that would lay all the cards possible to avoid the risk of them losing their money in the process.

Kudos to you OP for teaching and starting them young! Though one recommendation is that you should explain BTC like you are explaining it to a five-year old. Instead of stating complex and technical concepts, simplify it to the best of your ability so that they would easily digest and understand it.

I also tried explaining BTC to my peers but they seem to quickly dismiss the idea, saying that such was too complicated for them to understand. I guess another recommendation OP is to show actual pictures and associate it with more-common things for easier understanding.

Nonetheless, I applaud your patience and commitment to your project! Good luck, OP!

Hmm interesting question but one thing that you should understand is that the value of BTC is mostly depending on several factors, all of which are considered to be converted back to fiat. With regard to transacting BTC without having to spent using fiat, I think it is possible but it will be similar to a barter system, where you trade goods-to-goods.

There are some services which offer BTC or cryptocurrencies as their primary source of payment method. There are also some products which offer BTC as an alternative method of payments also. But the association of BTC and fiat will always matter, as they can co-exist with each other.

Yes, it is still possible to win in free spins but expect that the prize pool is relatively low when you win.

As the title suggests, it is indeed "free" and it would be absolutely absurd for the online gambling website to give the player a chance to win a jackpot using these free spins. Again, these are all tactics employed in order to attract more players into their website by offering various freebies and free rolls. It can be somehow deceiving but a free spin is still a free spin. Even if the chances of winning is low, as long as the chance exist then claim it.

There was a time where I allocated my monthly funds in order to satisfy my gambling cravings in a certain online game. While it is not considered as a traditional gambling game (e.g. slots, cards, etc.), there was still that element of risk where a certain percentage is needed in order to win the top prize.

Maybe the problem of online gambling being associated with some online games is the exclusivity of the rewards. For example, a 1% of getting a certain rare item in-game would entail a person to spend more in order to get that specific item. I guess if you consider this as "gambling", then you may call me a gambling addict as I very much prefer to spend money in online games.

Hey Shasan! Loan is paid and below is the transaction ID for your reference. As always, thank you very much for your service! If ever I need some dire amount of emergency BTC, I will definitely message you again!

TRANSACTION ID:
https://bitpay.com/insight/BTC/mainnet/tx/ed24c34cc6c503ba5c3c5670b18ebfdd3fe97a992c2107fb95846024d00d2d48?fbclid=IwAR1wZrynEia1LgXd_rbvrL93GRjk0hbYgke-eGQ0bi1E_oMolLXwvIikngs

Bitcoin has introduced me the convenience of working online and at the same time earning precious BTCs for my investment.

I remember I started my journey way back in 2017 as a fresh college student. I did not know much about the fundamentals and use of cryptocurrencies and I just somehow learned it along the way. When I first received my BTC from a campaign signature, I remember the feeling of joy and satisfaction that I was able to earn my own money through the use of my knowledge.

Currently, I am now in law school and the proceeds that I get weekly from my campaign signature are primarily used to buy materials for me and for my younger brothers. I still save at least a partial amount of what I earn for investment but majority of it goes to fund my education and my brothers' needs.