This is actually a great alternative for people who are looking to at least play a game that simulates their gambling experience without the need of having to pay real cash.

The only problem with this kind of method is that its scope does not cover all kinds of gamblers. The reason on why gambling is so addictive is because of the added adrenaline due to the wager that the person betted. In addition, there are also some gamblers who do such activity primarily for profit. I guess if the game can introduce some sort of in-game money where the same adrenaline can be mimicked, then this alternative would be more effective.

That is actually true- knowing that you are suffering from an addiction is one thing; but the actual execution of a plan in order to address such issue is another.

When a person is involved in something that is addicting in nature, they tend to rationalize their behaviour saying that what they are doing is entirely normal. But once they admit to themselves that they are indeed suffering, they have two (2) options: either they continue; or they address it. If you choose the latter, then the chances of one recovering from such addiction is greater.

There are tons of reviews, guides, tips, and even videos on how to overcome addiction but recognizing that you are suffering from it is the very first big leap of faith that someone has to do that will open so many new doors to recovery.

The price that derives the value of BTC is the law of demand and supply. In addition, with its inflationary and limited supply, the price is something that increases as more supply is being mined. Though many investors have frowned upon the lack of intrinsic value BTC has compared to gold (which is considered as a precious and non-renewable resource), the price of BTC is what many have took advantage in order to invest either for long-term or short-term.

Though I do understand where you are coming from OP, I guess it's better if you just focus on the investment aspect of it.

This has something to do with the fees associated with your transaction. The more people that use the network, the more delay would be incurred. As you increased the fees, then the priority also increases as miners would be able to prefer your transaction. Like what some suggested, you may opt to convert your BTC to some certain altcoins and you may transfer such to your wallet (if they offer altcoins on your wallet).

Remember that all of the transactions are posted on a ledger, so that means that the confirmations would take at least some time before they all become valid and confirmed.

In this kind of situation, I think the best course of action would be to check the TOS off a respective gambling website. In the event that nothing is stated on their TOS, you can browse this forum if they have an active thread (most big gambling websites have an active thread in this board). They also have their respective representatives in which you can personally message for questions or inquiries.

Though this may be the case, I would still suggest that you avoid using any VPNs as this would put you in a potentially dangerous situation. Worst case scenario, they may also have the power to hold your funds until investigation is done.

I think you can add on the list OP that the popularity of online gambling casinos have increased tenfold due to the pandemic. With everyone almost working home, browsing through the internet and doing something online has become more of a necessity and a convenience. With this in mind, most of the businesses have shifted towards digitalization their products rather than offering it physically.

Even outside online gambling companies, lots of products in online shopping have been introduced. Their popularity has been steadily increasing as they take advantage of this situation. Though before people preferred to gamble online due to convenience, now it also becomes the only choice due to safety and regulations.

First and foremost, I am very sorry to hear that there exist such extreme sexism in your workplace. Unfortunately, these type of workspace makes it very unbearable to women especially that if there are external and obvious signs that such prejudicial attitude exists. As an alternative method, this may however, drive you to explore other options in order to at least prove to yourself that one's sex does not affect productivity and attitude.

Personally, what drives me to invest into cryptocurrencies is my current status. As someone who lives in a third-world country, having the means of earning is a privilege. Lots of competitions exist and people would do jobs that are against their passion just in order to survive.

Though cryptocurrencies may seem complicated, this forum has brought me the privilege of working online while at the same time having an investment.

To sum it all up, BTC cannot be a global currency, at least for the near future.

The problem with BTC is its very nature itself- meaning its inflationary supply and value can be a future issue when it comes to pricing. Imagine, having a currency that has a value that changes regularly can be prejudicial in certain circumstances and scenarios. In addition, BTC is something that is considered to be an investment. Though this may be the case, there are certain factors that may be adopted from cryptocurrencies that can be integrated into the future financial model.

At best, the only way to remedy his situation is to completely avoid gambling or become a consultant that advocates in curing gambling addiction. In this way, he can be set as an example on why gambling long-term can lead to series of downfall as lots of people can never really have a stable career in this field (with a few notable exceptions).

If you are basing your steady stream of income to something that is completely unpredictable and risky, then you are placing yourself to a potential danger. I just hope that people who gamble do it purely for entertainment- once you chase for profits, then you will slowly realize that it will eat your resources quickly.

Interesting observation- along with the general prices of commodities increasing and the prices of cryptocurrencies decreasing, I do think that the popularity of gambling may be somehow hampered at this time. Though prices may be low, I do think that most would prefer to invest and purchase cryptocurrencies rather than investing them due to the potential of earning long-term profit.

In addition, while poker may be the most famous card game casino out there, it is not by any means the most popular game in a gambling casino. Lots of varieties have been introduced and lots of innovations have been assembled in the gambling industry games.

The best example of this is the The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) in the Philippines.

Back in 2019, this gambling industry is responsible for bringing around $600 million worth of revenue in the country, which is also responsible for increasing at least 9% of the revenue of the whole country. This gambling company is owned by the government 100 percent and is also considered the largest contributor of revenue along with the other Bureaus in the country.

I do agree with your posts, OP.

The problem with loans is that you are exchanging a guaranteed liability to something that is absolutely risky on itself. The proceeds that you may earn in a high-risk investment can be potentially dangerous especially if you have no other means to repay the said loan. Though I know a handful of people who had successfully done this kind of venture, I still highly advise all to do so as it will most likely lead to more liabilities.

If you want to utilize your loan, at least use them on things that are relatively risky- not on high-risk investments such as cryptocurrencies.

This highly depends on the person you are dealing on if you know them personally or if you have developed a long-lasting relationship with him/her. But as a general rule, it is better to avoid a situation where there is a risk of your funds losing on the hands of a gambler as they can be erratic when it comes to decision-making.


As a general rule, everyone deserves a second chance in the event that they do something wrong. But in order to gain back such trust, this would require tremendous effort and patience since establishing a fiduciary relationship with this person may take a relatively long amount of time. Most probably, the person keeping the funds would just deposit the money to the bank rather than letting a gambler take hold of their resources.

I think that at the end of the day, it still depends upon the preference of the gambler. Though fees may make or break the type of cryptocurrency to gamble, I personally think that gambling using other cryptocurrencies is to be preferred.

Remember that the value of BTC may increase in the near future. Due to its inflationary nature and limited supply in the market, there is always that potential for its price to skyrocket. Though prices currently are on the read, the greatest evidence of it reaching another ATH is its price history when it reached peak $60,000 for a single BTC.

Just to add on the list that OP completely provide, one must assess himself on why he/she gambles in the first place.

A gambler that gambles purely out of entertainment may not suffer from addiction; but a gambler who gambles for the sake of profit may suffer addiction due to the nature of their purpose. It is essential that you align your purpose into a different avenue- people who hopes to earn profit MUST not engage into this kind of activity given the risks involved.

Based from overwhelming responses, most of these gamblers who are addicted are the ones who suffer financially. They think that by gambling, every financial problem may be resolved in an instant, thereby eliminating the need to work regularly. This kind of mindset should be changed. Again, do not engage into this kind of activity if your purpose is for repayment of a particular purpose.

I mean, what do you expect from a country that controls and manipulates their media? As far as I know, China also banned and prohibited the utlization of cryptocurrencies in their country- so it is somehow expected that they will force their people to believe such lies.

Though this may be the case, I think this will hurt the price and growth of cryptocurrencies in general. Before, there were tons of Chinese miners but the prohibition had caused a massive reduction of the prices of cryptocurrencies. Hopefully, some countries would show their support towards the movement of BTC and cryptocurrencies in order to at least pacify this situation.

I wholeheartedly agree with you- newbies (even long time investors) should always do research before they invest their capital into something.

This should be considered as the general rule of thumb before investing any amount of money into something. I remember back in 2018 when the price of BTC reached an ATH of $20,000, lots of people invested without even knowing the market. They rode the 'hype' without even understanding what they are investing on. When the price crashed on the first quarter of 2018, they are also the ones who shouted and complained that investing into BTC is a 'scam' and/or a 'bubble.'

That is why before anyone invests into a particular item, one must always do their corresponding research in order to avoid any further complications that one MIGHT experience in the long-run.

I mean, not to invalidate your feelings but you are definitely entitled to your feelings about your investments. Regardless of the result, our feelings and emotions would be affected since this involves our time and commitment to a certain investment. But there are things that we certainly overlook- like we sometimes forget our humble beginnings since we focus too much on the present that we disregard our origins and setups.

Based from your experience OP, always remember that our investments are called "investments" for a reason. Though the price may have crashed, always remember the fact that its price reached $60,000, there will always be that possibility that its price would recover again.

I do not think that there will be no significance if the game involves a transgender or not- what matters is that the game is competitive and is available to all for betting.

There have been some discussions about allowing transgender people to participate to their respective sexes. Since a transgender person also involves the change of hormones and physical physique, there will be naturally some sort of gender bias in their participation to the events. Though this may be the case, I doubt that it would be of such significance to warrant this kind of prohibition.

I think this question varies on the type of gambler, either an active or a casual gambler; and the amount that they wager regularly.

Personally, I would prefer to choose a casino that requires KYC though offers several signup bonuses, etc. As someone who does not regularly gamble and only gambles only a relatively small amount, I doubt that there would be any harm nor conflict whenever I cash out my earnings even with all the KYC deposits.

If you are someone who gambles large amounts of BTCs in a single bet, it is much preferred to choose a casino that does not require you to present KYC documents for your safety.