~Snip
Gambling is just for fun but you can only see it as such only when you’re able to not gamble for money. Once you’re into gambling and you’re always thinking about the profits that come with it, then you’ll always feel depressed after betting on a game and waiting for the outcome. You’ll then feel more depressed if the bet doesn’t go your way. Depression can be reduced in gambling through sensitization of what gambling is really is, but it cannot be eliminated forever. The more people that gamble do it not for fun but for money, so they’ll always feel depressed when they’re losing money. If the goal of gambling is solely to make a profit, the most likely outcome is disappointment. Gamble for entertainment purposes, and only wager money that you can afford to lose, so you do not fall into depression due to losses. If you have no limits when gambling, you will most likely keep repeating the same cycle. Try not to take gambling too seriously, so you don’t set your expectations too high and end up living through days filled with disappointment.
|
|
|
|
~Snip
I don't think it is possible not to be discipline in the real life, then be discipline in gambling. Those who are already discipline in the real life it plays important role in their gambling life too, because when you are discipline and you want to go into gambling , you would first put learning and understanding gambling as the first consideration but if this discipline is not their you won't have that mind to think of how to go about gambling, you would always struggle with discipline. Discipline matters a lot, it is something that one needs to acquire first in gambling. In my personal opinion, the discipline already possessed in a particular field can be applied to gambling, because discipline is essentially about adhering to principles or rules. Without discipline regarding budget and time, a gambler can potentially become addicted and lose all their assets. Although gambling is simply entertainment, many people experience various problems in their daily lives because they take discipline for granted.
|
|
|
|
~Snip
Wolves are a relatively easy opponent for Arsenal this week, and everyone will undoubtedly favor Arsenal to win at home rather than the reverse result. Since Wolves have been in such poor form this season, it's understandable not to back them when they host Arsenal this week. Furthermore, given the clear strength gap between the two teams, it's likely that Wolves' goal will be showered with goals from Arsenal players. So, I don't think their match will be interesting enough to watch, as there won't be a fierce rivalry between the weaker team and the strongest team at the moment. Arsenal are well-deserved favorites, with Wolves currently a mediocre club at the bottom of the table. Betting on an Arsenal win is certainly a safe bet, there's no doubt about that. If Wolves can outperform expectations and secure their first full points, Arsenal chances of challenging for the trophy this season will be questioned. While this is a straightforward match, Arteta will need to be careful if he wants to rotate his starting XI.
|
|
|
|
~Snip
AC Milan is a team that in my opinion will prove itself this season. They have hired a very good coach, Massimo Allegri, who will certainly be able to make the difference. He has to be careful when making his moves, but he has a lot of experience in Serie A, so i am sure he could win the championship without any problems. AC Milan chances of winning the Scudetto this season are very high, as they are only focused on the domestic competition. However, Napoli and Inter Milan also have an equally large opportunity, so things will not be as easy as imagined. Allegri is indeed an experienced manager in Serie A, but without good squad depth, AC Milan will still struggle to win the Scudetto, even if they currently lead the table. With the season still long and the competition getting increasingly competitive, AC Milan must work hard to maintain their position until the end of the season.
|
|
|
|
~Snip
Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund both are best ever clubs in Bundesliga with good sources and performance but here one thing always create big difference. Bayern Munich always means business and win trophies, but sadly Borussia Dortmund never have this mindset, and they always develop players and sell them on high price. Many times they create serious problems for Bayern Munich but sadly due to their strategy and business model they never try to have things like their opponent in this season, they are doing impressive job and most chances they could be creating serious problems for Leipzig who is currently second, just one point difference. I think as long as Dortmund management does not change their transfer policy, they will continue to struggle to compete for trophies in all competitions. This situation will naturally give an indirect advantage to their domestic rivals, Bayern Munich, including in the Champions League. In addition to that, Dortmund also has another habit that may be difficult for fans to accept, which is their tendency to sell key players directly to rival clubs. This season, Dortmund seems to be fighting only for a Champions League spot, and the maximum points they can realistically achieve may only be enough to finish as runners-up, as has often been their tradition. Dortmund are already 9 points behind Bayern Munich at the top of the table, a gap that is quite significant, and any pressure they apply is unlikely to have any meaningful impact.
|
|
|
|
~Snip
For sure against Man City it will be Alonso future deciding match or somehow we can say do or die, it's true Madrid were facing huge criticism over his recent results but we should keep injury Factor in mind too as some of major player wasn't the part and some were partially injured, but pretend to be fine. Currently Madrid were lacking holding midfielder or somehow provider after Toni and modric depart which results in team declined in term of goal scoring, morever relations between vini and Alonso were setting obstacle to execute plans and tactics and as as results team suffer. hope so league points gap wouldn't exceed from 4 to 7 as barca has advantage at very next game. If Real Madrid manages to defeat Manchester City, and Xabi Alonso is then automatically retained, I think that this would not necessarily change the situation. The pressure on Xabi Alonso and the players will remain the same as long as they haven't been able to take over the top spot in the league table from Barcelona. Meanwhile, in the Champions League, every match is a gamble for Xabi Alonso fate. The relationship between the manager and the players will heavily determine a team's journey towards success, with collective cooperation, every challenge will be easier to overcome. Xabi Alonso may have to learn a lot from Ancelotti about the best way to manage the Real Madrid dressing room, which is full of star players.
|
|
|
|
~Snip
juventus needs in the attacking sector. Because that sector feels blunt even though there is already an expensive and highly paid player in the striker position, Vlahovic, due to minimal contribution and high salary, Juventus wants to sell him. Even with a discount and being sold cheaply, the interest in Vlahovic is very low. Perhaps because of his high salary, there is little interest and it is difficult to sell him. Maybe if he is sold, Juventus can buy a striker who is more qualified than Vlahovic. Although at the beginning of this summer season, Juventus has also acquired an additional quality striker from Canada, Jonathan David, who was bought for free from Lille. In my opinion, Vlahovic market value is too exaggerated by Juventus, actually, many teams would be interested in signing him if Juventus set a more realistic price. Since last season, Juventus problems in the attack have not really been solved, they should have acted more actively last summer to recruit better new players. Perhaps financial difficulties have hindered Juventus steps in building better squad depth. Luciano Spalletti will slowly rebuild Juventus, and turn Juventus back into a team to be reckoned with in Serie A.
|
|
|
|
~Snip
Yeah I agree, Mo Salah role cannot be ignored in the previous season just because this season he did not play optimally and I also agree that Liverpool's problems are not only in one line but in almost all lines. Arne Slot must find a way to fix this before the season ends or the consequence is that he could be fired, failing to win the title is fine as long as Liverpool stay in the top 5. I personally don't expect anything from Liverpool this season although at the start of the season I thought they were in contention for the title lol, there is still an opportunity in the next transfer window but they need to be more careful in bringing in new players. Many people seem to have to reset their expectations for Liverpool, who thought they would be able to retain the trophy this season. I initially thought so too, especially after seeing them so active in bringing in new players. But of course, not all plans go as expected, and in my opinion, Arne Slot is the person most responsible for his team's decline. No player deserves to be blamed, Arne Slot must change his approach, or else he might ultimately be sacked.
|
|
|
|
Napoli 2 - Juventus 1 Højlund the formal Manchester United man wins it for the champions as his one of his 2 goals proves to be the winner in this clash between them and Juventus. This win takes them to the top of the table again for now pending when AC Milan will play their game against Torino tomorrow. Napoli is really taking the Serie more seriously than every other competition. At least it's better to be focused on one think and go for it than what happened to Inter Milan last season.
Napoli deserved the extra three points, they played better than Juventus. Hojlund seems to be rediscovering his best rhythm, and in my opinion, he is already at the right club. Conte will surely try to be more realistic so as not to lose a trophy they should be able to win. Juventus must work harder to secure their chance of finishing in the top four, it seems they need to move to recruit new players in the January transfer window to gain additional strength. On the other hand, AC Milan will likely also manage to secure a full three points, the opponent they are facing is relatively easy. Torino has failed to win a single match in their last five games. Even though Torino is playing at home, AC Milan is much more favoured. An extra three points will put AC Milan back at the top of the table, so they shouldn't waste this good opportunity.
|
|
|
|
~Snip
Don't expect the impossible, be realistic. Restoring Manchester United to its former glory is clearly not a quick process. It's better to take it step by step, and Amorim must ensure that he is capable. Do you think restoring Manchester United to its former glory is as easy as turning your hand? This is football, where everything takes time. It could even take a decade to see this club truly return to its golden age. Even finishing in the top four isn’t a guarantee, so the achievements for the upcoming season remain a big question mark. If Manchester United manage to finish in the top four this season, I think it would represent rapid progress, because we know that last season they finished in fifteenth place. At a glance, Ruben Amorim seems to have the potential to guide Manchester United back on the right track and turn them into a title-contending team that other Premier League contenders will take seriously. To deliver a Premier League trophy and even rebuild a new era of glory, the former Sporting manager will certainly need more time than everyone expects. Jim Ratcliffe and Ruben Amorim are still relatively new figures at Old Trafford, and if the two of them work together in the long term, maybe it could lead to many trophies.
|
|
|
|
I don't think that the money spent on gambling is what should be use to judge if someone is an addict or not. I be a person should be considered an addict when it is obvious that the person can't go a day or two without gambling. A gambler can lose 100% of his salary in a day and wait another 30 days to be paid before he can gamble. Such gambler have self control because unless his salary comes he won't gamble. But someone who's addicted will look for any means possible to raise money to gamble.
It is true that those who spend their entire salary on gambling and even dare to take out loans just to keep gambling can be considered highly addicted gamblers. Sooner or later, gamblers like that will face ruin, they will only realize and regret their mistakes after losing everything. Meanwhile, the measure of whether someone is considered an addict actually depends greatly on their own personal limits, but in general, it is better to never spend more than 10% of your monthly income on gambling. Betting small amounts can reduce the risk of addiction, as it means you treat gambling merely as a form of entertainment.
|
|
|
|
It is based on preference, I have won from sports betting more than the profits i have made from slots games and other casino games.i don't really have much interest in slot games because the outcomes are very difficult to predict compared to sports betting. But this is just my experience, it might be different for other gamblers. Some gamblers prefer slot games because they have more luck with it
Slot games rely entirely on luck, while in sports betting you need two things at once, skill and luck. It’s easy to see that most gamblers tend to win more often in sports betting, including myself, while the win rate in slot games is quite low. Of course, many gamblers also stake their money on both slot games and sports betting, and the reason is clear, they are hoping for bigger profits. Beginner gamblers usually tend to prefer slot games because they are very easy to play.
|
|
|
|
~Snip
Another football drama just happened in Germany, after beating Manchester city in the UCL I thought Bayer Leverkusen would have a bit more motivated to continue in this winning streaks at least for three games or more but I was surprised seeing them lose to Dortmund at home after recording an astonishing win against a highly rated team like Manchester city, the Leverkusen side seems to be very inconsistent in maintaining winning streaks and this might be very detrimental to their progress this season. Leverkusen were lucky to beat Manchester City in the Champions League. It’s not easy to maintain a winning trend in the long term, because they are no longer the same team that won the Bundesliga trophy two seasons ago. Leverkusen actually played quite well, but Dortmund were more effective, and their defensive line also looked very solid. Meanwhile, Leverkusen have a chance for revenge when they meet Dortmund again in the DFB Pokal midweek. Overall, I think Leverkusen and Dortmund this season are only competing for a top-four position in the standings, they are unable to put any meaningful pressure on Bayern Munich.
|
|
|
|
~Snip
I am convinced that Juventus will finish this season in the top four! Spalletti is an excellent manager and I am absolutely convinced that he will lead this team brilliantly, but obviously he will need time. Today they secured a crucial victory for the league table and to avoid losing further ground on the top four currently in the standings! Let's see how it ends, I bet that Juventus will finish third in the end. Spalletti is an experienced manager, and gradually Juventus may return to their true path, becoming a Scudetto contender, not just competing for a top-four finish. At the moment, Juventus are only one point behind Inter Milan in fourth place, and five points behind AS Roma at the top of the table. If Spalletti gets the opportunity to sign new players in the January transfer window, I think Juventus will find it easier to build consistency in the second half of the season. The win over Cagliari was not really surprising, as Juventus were indeed the favorites before the match.
|
|
|
|
In my opinion, they also made some bad transfers for which they spent far too much money. Isak, for example, was never worth that much, nor was Ekitike. If instead of the two of them they had simply paid Napoli €75 million for Osimhen, they would have got a better striker than both of them for much less money.
Of course, Klopp's departure also plays a role, but that's not the only reason. Other important players are also missing, and some players are no longer as good as they once were, such as Salah.
But anyone who believed that Arne Slot could replace Klopp 1:1 was too naive anyway. It was clear to me from the start that he would never be able to reach Klopp's level.
Arne Slot is fortunate because Jurgen Klopp left behind an ideal squad, and without making many changes, Slot managed to deliver the Premier League trophy for Liverpool in his first season. However, now that he has rebuilt the squad according to his own ideal version, Slot is struggling to create balance within the team, where the new signings are having difficulty adapting and they all seem confused. Liverpool management appears to have failed to prepare a smoother transition process, as they made too many changes in a single transfer window. The departures of Luis Diaz, Nunez, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Jarell Quansah left a huge gap, with their roles being difficult to replace with the new signings. Actualy, Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, Ekitike, Frimpong, and Milos Kerkez are good signings, but they all need time to gel with the rest of the squad. Meanwhile, I will agree that Arne Slot is still far from Jurgen Klopp level.
|
|
|
|
When I put a single $100 bet on sports and it loses it's pretty painful.
But if I lose the same $100 on slots it doesn’t feel the same. maybe because it takes hours? you’re just spinning, getting tiny wins/losses, watching the balance go up and down. the money kind of fades away slowly instead of disappearing in one shot, and for some reason I accept it easier. Not even sure if this is just how my brain deals with slow losses, or if the whole entertainment value thing is fooling me into thinking I’m getting something out of it. (weirdy...)
anyone else feel this?
In my opinion, when losing in sports betting, there is a bit of disappointment in yourself because your analysis was not accurate. Besides that, it is indeed difficult to accept losing a certain amount of money in a single bet. Meanwhile, slots, which are designed in such a way, hypnotize gamblers much more effectively. There is a feeling that you might win on every spin, which I think is the reason why gamblers tend to accept their losses more easily. In general, many people probably feel the same way.
|
|
|
|
~Snip
I agree with you, it's time for Liverpool to sack Arne Slot. This season has been Liverpool's worst ever, and Arne Slot should be held accountable. The loss of Louis Diaz and Alexander-Arnold has had a significant impact on Liverpool's performance this season. These two players contributed significantly to their success in winning the Premier League title last season. If Arne Slot isn't sacked soon, Liverpool may not qualify for next season's Champions League. Dismissal is the ultimate solution, but I don't think it's time for Liverpool to make that decision yet. Fans may need to have respect for the coach, even if they are not satisfied with his team's performance in the first half of the season. Nobody wants that and I'm absolutely sure that Arne Slot has certainly tried to fix it - but the results haven't been optimal. It will take time to fix everything like last season and it is not as easy as turning the palm of the hand, so fans should be patient. The season is still too long to expect improvement, but again, be patient. The loss of two key players certainly impacted the team's performance, but Liverpool still have good squad depth even though their performance so far has not been as good as expected. If Arne Slot is capable of breaking Manchester City's dominance in the title race, then it would be unreasonable to let him be sacked just because of a few consecutive defeats at this time.
|
|
|
|
~Snip
Totally can understand about Vini but Rodrygo is just trash in Xabi's strategy. Considering that Xabi could play a player like Guler upfront, there is really no reason for him to pick Rodrygo though. Pretty sure that there will be alot of top teams lining up in the winter transfer for him but honestly I dont see Real Madrid releasing Vini anytime soon. Yeah Mbappe is pretty good and wont be replaced but he cant keep on playing all those games so Vini could come in handy sometimes In my opinion, Real Madrid indeed have no intention of letting Vinicius go, it seems that this will remain nothing more than speculation, regardless of the current situation. But unlike Rodrygo, with his inconsistent performance, Real Madrid management may be open to any offers that come in, and Xabi Alonso might not stand in the way of his departure. Vinicius is a key player who can make a difference, and I’m sure Xabi Alonso will continue to rely on him in the upcoming matches. As long as Real Madrid do not find a player close to his quality, I don’t think they will let him go. Mbappe needs a partner like Vinicius, who is not only good at scoring goals but can also create many chances.
|
|
|
|
With the current form of Leverkusen I really do think that they can put some levels of pressure on Bayern munich. Leverkusen has found their old form which they use in winning the Bundesliga two seasons ago if they can only maintain this form till January and if they can bring in some players to strengthen this current team I do believe that they are going to become a problem to Bayern munich. We should not forget that Bayern munich has not started having problems yet don't think that they Bayern munich will maintain this win till the end of the season they are going to definitely drop points at some on the cause of the season.
Leverkusen are currently eight points behind Bayern Munich, which means that to take over the top of the standings or at least reduce the gap, they must remain consistently strong while hoping that Kompany team drops points in their next three matches. The win over Manchester City in the Champions League has certainly boosted the players confidence, and at a glance they seem to have returned to their best form. Of course, Leverkusen management may need to recruit new players in the January transfer window to maintain their chances of competing for trophies, or at least to put the pressure on Bayern Munich until the end of the season.
|
|
|
|
There are some great matches this week, too! I'm sure Aston Villa will win this time. Young Boys won't be able to put up much resistance to them. Roma will play against the leader, which will be a very interesting match. All eyes will be on Midtjylland. They've got too many points already, so losing this match won't upset them too much. Freiburg is playing against Viktoria Plzen in Czechia, which is also set to be one of the great matches of the week. I'm sure Porto will beat Nice. There are so many great matches, I'm not sure which one to watch. I guess I'll be switching between matches again with the conference broadcast.
The match between AS Roma and Midtjylland seems like it will be more exciting to follow, as it will determine the top spot in the standings. On paper, AS Roma, Aston Villa, Porto, and Freiburg deserve to be considered favorites, and I think they will not miss the opportunity to secure a chance to finish in the top eight. Freiburg may face a tougher challenge because they are playing away. If Midtjylland can pull off a surprise by beating AS Roma, their strength this season will truly be worth considering. So far, perhaps no one expected them to secure full points in every match and lead the League Phase standings.
|
|
|
|
|