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1661  Economy / Gambling / Re: ⚽🎮🎲 Coinplay.com | Brand New Crypto Sportsbook & Casino on: February 07, 2023, 02:38:00 AM

Players will play in those casinos where it is profitable and comfortable for them to play. If it is not profitable to play in a casino and a player loses a lot in it, he will leave the casino and vice versa will prefer to play in the casino where it is more profitable, but less comfortable.

Any casino is created primarily to earn money for yourself. While some players earn money, others lose their money and in order for some players to earn a lot, others have to lose a lot.

That is correct because if the casino was not created to earn revenue for itself, there would be no casino for everyone to enjoy and play hehehe. Why was the casino created? To give money to the players? I shake my head if you imply this. Donating to a charity would be easier hehehehe.

However, you are incorrect in assuming that players that won a lot should come from players who lose a lot. In player versus player games this might be correct. However, in games similar to bacarrat, blackjack and other games, you are playing versus the casino. The casino wins because there is house edge.
1662  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2023 Oscar Awards betting and discussions on: February 07, 2023, 01:56:32 AM
@Rikafip. Agreed! It will certainly win for the best foreign film. The odds suggests this hehehe, however, because of the speculation that Hollywood will be on a antiwar agenda, the speech will be more heard if this can win one of the important categories. If the director also wrote the screenplay, it might be voted for best adapted screenplay hehehe. For best cinematography, it is also the favorite already but this category is a technical one. More important are best movie, best director, best screenplay and winners for the actors and actresses.
1663  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: [Boxing] Tank Davis vs. Ryan Garcia betting and discussion (May, 2023) on: February 07, 2023, 12:53:28 AM

Predictions are coming thick and fast, and Canelo is the latest to pick his winner. The undisputed super middleweight champ told ES News he’s choosing ‘Tank’ Davis to come out on top of a close contest.

“I think Tank has more experience. He’s got more things in his boxing skills. I think Tank, but it’s gonna be a good fight.”


Source https://boxing-social.com/news/canelo-on-gervonta-davis-vs-ryan-garcia/

He is right with his prediction, Tank Davis has more experience compared to Ryan Garcia, however, I think Garcia is not an easy opponent and he has the reach advantage, so that's the best factor that will give him an edge too if he'll use that effectively.

Boxers have their own prediction too, but it doesn't matter that they'll right most of the time because they only based their prediction on their personal opinion. Well, actually, no one can guarantee a win as even a gambling experts cannot guarantee who will win the fight.

So, do we have another boxers that have sided on Ryan Garcia here?

Or it is just the Canelo hated Ryan Garcia after their split, remember that they are best buddies and then Canelo says that Ryan doesn't have the mentally to become a great boxer, and then the bitter split with Reynoso their trainer.

So no surprise that Canelo will pick Tank. Tim Bradley picks Garcia, because he hated Tank hehehe.

Other articles mention that Ryan Garcia wanted special treatment from Eddy Reynoso and this is what the trainer cannot do because there was not enough time in his schedule. I reckon Frank Sanchez and Andy Ruiz also left Reynoso because the trainer also did not have time for them. There were some training sessions where Reyonso would not go for 2 weeks according to rumors. He only has time for Canelo hehehehehe.
1664  Economy / Exchanges / Re: FTX Exchange might be brought back online - Would you use it again? on: February 06, 2023, 04:21:46 AM
With a new face behind FTX, the new CEO Mr John J Ray did hint on a possible comeback after finding the company is still solvent but the million dollar question is... Will customers comeback to support the business after what happened Huh  I highly doubt it, once beaten twice shy.. Btw the comeback seems targeted towards selling of the company and not really getting into full operation.

It appears there is also this comedian in the cryptospace who is showing his support for the comeback of FTX through his FUD token. This is everyone's favorite cryptospace hustler Justin Sun hehehehe.

Justin the comedian also has listed his Tron FUD token in Huobi and it might also be listed in Poloniex. This is causing me speculate that the next scamcoins that might pump very high on a new bull market might be Tron tokens?



Let's stop spreading FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt) in the crypto world and start trading the FUD Token (FTX Users' Debt). It is a symbol of positivity in the crypto world, it represents a commitment to transparency and trust in the market.

The listing of FUD Token on reputable exchanges like @HuobiGlobal is a clear indication that the crypto industry is moving in a positive direction. The demand for #FUD Token is a sign of confidence in the market, and a vote of support for a positive attitude towards crypto.


Source https://mobile.twitter.com/justinsuntron/status/1622102113756286976
1665  Economy / Speculation / Re: Bye Bye Bear Market :) on: February 06, 2023, 03:07:09 AM

According to Fear & Greed Index the purchasing part outweighs. This index has always shown me the truth if the index is at these levels i will continue to buy and after 80% i will start selling in parts. There is also an increase in the number of hodls.

I think it's too early to say the bear market is over. There is some movement in altcoins but first Bitcoin needs to rise enough. I think that after going from 16k to 40k altcoins will reach the desired values ​​and then I can say bye to the bear market.

Fear and greed index has always been a bad guideline for when we should buy or sell. Similar to RSI if it says it is in greed, this implies that bitcoin is overbought and if it tells us that the index is in fear, bitcoin is really oversold. Look at the date when you shared the index and also look at when bitcoin began dumping. It is on the same date hehe.
1666  Economy / Service Discussion / Re: Crypto lender Celsius mulls possible restructuring amid financial woes on: February 06, 2023, 02:10:35 AM
Celsius announced earlier today via Twitter that certain amount of users will be able to withdraw 94% of their assets, while court will decide about the rest 6%. Here is the list of those who should get (part) of their money out https://cases.stretto.com/public/x191/11749/PLEADINGS/1174901312380000000181.pdf. It seems like only those that had up to $7,575 and additional criteria (full list of criteria is in that link) are eligible for withdraw so I hope some of you that have money there meet those. Few people I know that have money stuck there unfortunately don't.


https://twitter.com/CelsiusNetwork/status/1620627975388696576
Additional criteria is to have the money in a "custody account', instead of an "earn account", what means these people who are going to receive their money back had their funds idle on platform, simply using it like a wallet, while the majority of users had their funds in earning mode for interest income.

The amount of money Celsius is going to pay back to custody accounts' owners is insignificant on the bigger picture.

Also, the size of those accounts that can withdraw are those that are only up to $7575. This and how much in total was stored in custody accounts implies that the money Celsius will be paying back is more insiginificant than insignificant. They also only need to pay 94% of this hehehehe.

How much does everyone speculate Celsius will pay out? I reckon less than $10 million. We can assume that being a ponzi scheme, Celsius does not have much of the money anymore. They are in offshore bank accounts, Swiss bank accounts, went to Tornado Cash, swapped in Defi and held in Monero.
1667  Bitcoin / Press / Re: [2023-02-01] Ban on Crypto Mining in Residential Areas Proposed in Russia on: February 06, 2023, 01:23:04 AM
~snip~

It may be important for people living in China or Russia, but if we look globally, decentralization in BTC mining has always been one of the issues that arose in discussions. Before, the problem was China and the assumptions that more than 50% of hash power comes from there, and today about 35% allegedly comes from the US, while China allegedly still holds about 20%, which again means that two countries control more than 50%.

Of course, anyone anywhere in the world can try to mine BTC and I have nothing against that, but I don't think we should worry too much about what Russia or any other country will say on the subject. In addition, illegal mining on a larger level will not go unnoticed anywhere, so in the case of some global bans, I would not place my hopes on it being our back-up plan.

I would have disagree again because what Russia and China has said on the subject can become worldwide where everyone cooperates to crackdown on bitcoin mining and have it shutdown permanently. The government can cancel crypto mining licenses, increase taxes, force energy companies to not to serve cryptominers or similar to Russia begin banning it for residents. What would be cryptomining's other option if it is not through illegal mining?
1668  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: [Boxing] Tank Davis vs. Ryan Garcia betting and discussion (May, 2023) on: February 05, 2023, 03:01:27 AM
As for the venue, they are talking about 3 possibilities, (a) MGM Grand Garden Arena, (b) T Mobile Arena, and (c) Allegiant Stadium.

So they are all in Las Vegas, the gambling capital so expect a lot of money going to flow not only in this fight, but in the casino's surrounding it. There has hasn't been a boxing event in Allegiant Stadium, the home of Las Vegas Raiders who reported to have a sitting capacity of 70,000.

MGM has 20,000 and T Mobile Arena 17,000 sitting capacity.

So let's wait till the final contract has been signed and if they are looking to sit more boxing fans, Allegiant Stadium might be the good choice here.

This might go to the Allegiant Stadium, I reckon. The organizers and promoters of boxing have always been similar in promoting their projects. They want to get as much people to buy their tickets as possible and make as much money as they can before the next promotional event hehehe.

This is Canelo's prediction for this fight.



Predictions are coming thick and fast, and Canelo is the latest to pick his winner. The undisputed super middleweight champ told ES News he’s choosing ‘Tank’ Davis to come out on top of a close contest.

“I think Tank has more experience. He’s got more things in his boxing skills. I think Tank, but it’s gonna be a good fight.”


Source https://boxing-social.com/news/canelo-on-gervonta-davis-vs-ryan-garcia/
1669  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Speculation (Altcoins) / Re: NFT Speculation on: February 05, 2023, 02:10:50 AM
Could you give a full definition of NFTs?
Naturally i,m not a fan of NFTs and i don't find any meaning to it and how would funds flow into it while it just a common artwork, not just common but can't use them physically as a decoration to our houses and buildings and if at all we have to use it we would likely to print it out. Is this possible to happen?
maybe you're not the only one who isn't a fan and connoisseur of NFT, I'm also the same as you, this is indeed quite confusing with this NFT phenomenon, because in plain view it is intangible, cannot be held, nor can it be touched, but its form can be displayed and is valuable and can be traded.
all of this is due to technological developments and some are trying to make it realistic and acceptable and there are buyers who do have extra money that is no longer being used to make speculations hoping that this possibility will become a renewable phenomenon and be able to make money.
but will this last? of course it will be returned to those who have money as investors, because now many people who are rich and have more money want to find new sensations, including towards NFTs.
Of course, your question will be seen in the future if NFT will indeed be able to continue, because all possibilities can happen.

I disagree with all of your arguments. I know that NFTs are intangible, however, the real value that these NFTs have is cultural value. It is what will bring more adoption to the cryptospace and drive it more towards the people outside of the cryptospace.

It is very much similar to the argument that I created in this thread.

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5401045.msg60296103#msg60296103

The value that Pokemon cards and items brought to those children are not because they were tangible and can be held. It because of cultural value, brand value and attention value. People like collecting them.
1670  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2023 Oscar Awards betting and discussions on: February 04, 2023, 03:56:43 AM
Do not be quite so certain on this not winning the Oscar for the best picture award. This might be this year's Coda hehehe. The best tactic to bet on this is to bet a small amount before BAFTA then bet again if it wins the best picture award in BAFTA or the best adapted screenplay. On 2022, Coda was something similar, it won for best adapted screenplay in BAFTA and won for best picture in the Oscars.

However, if it wins an award for a technical category, it might increase the chance to win on the technical categories in the Oscars.

We still have approx. 40 days to go for the announcement and the odds can change a lot till then. But I don't understand your enthusiasm towards All Quiet on the Western Front. Over time, the odds have worsened for this movie and now most of the sportsbooks are giving ~36.00 for this one. Everything Everywhere All at Once remains as the overwhelming favorite. I would be really surprised if any other movie get declared as the best picture on 13th March, when the announcement will be formally made.

I am only speculating that the war in Ukraine will be Hollywood's leading agenda on the awarding ceremomies on March. They like doing this every year hehehe. How would those antiwar speeches be heard if a movie that shows the terrors of war does not win an important category?

In any case, we will know after the BAFTA winners are announced on February 24. Other important dates for Oscar bettors are Director's Guild Awards on February 18, Actor's Guild Awards on February 25 and Oscars final voting on March 2 where information might be leaked.
1671  Bitcoin / Press / Re: [2023-02-01] Ban on Crypto Mining in Residential Areas Proposed in Russia on: February 04, 2023, 02:03:28 AM
To be honest, it has already become quite boring and tiring to read news like this, because no matter how much some people think that a country should regulate in one way or another or not everything that has to do with cryptocurrencies, in that story Russia is something that should not be given too much attention. That country is far from being friendly towards anything that represents decentralization, and Bitcoin as a currency for them is nothing but a form of threat that needs to be fought against.

In addition, the laws can only be a dead letter if the majority do not respect them, and we know that crypto mining is still present in China regardless of the complete ban, as well as that according to the information of some people from the forum, people in Turkey use cryptocurrencies for payment ( public) although the use of the same is prohibited by law.


I disagree. I reckon following the development of the cryptospace in places where strict regulations are imposed and with politicians and who are not friendly towards anything that represents decentralization is where more of our attentiveness should be. This is very much similar to China and the communist party. The communist party has banned mining, however, there are rumors that illegal miners are presently operating. I do not support illegal activity, however, it can be argued that illegal mining is important for bitcoin to survive if governments begin a crackdown against all of the cryptospace.
1672  Economy / Exchanges / Re: [Updated] FTX on: February 03, 2023, 01:43:47 AM
News update. More on this comedy show.

It appears it is now presently Silvergate that is being under an investigation. The backers of these honorable senators from the American banking system might have ordered this because the partnership of Silvergate with an exchange from the cryptospace threatens their monopoly on moneylaudering and other services they have available for the crime lords hehe.



The Department of Justice’s fraud unit is looking into California-based Silvergate Bank’s hosting of accounts tied to FTX and Alameda Research, Bloomberg reported, citing anonymous sources close to the probe.

After the collapse of FTX in November 2022, Silvergate reported that worried investors pulled $8.1 billion in crypto deposits in an epic bank run that some called worse than those seen during the great depression.

Regulators have also taken aim at Silvergate, with Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), John Kennedy (R-La), and Roger Marshall (R-Kan) saying in a letter to Silvergate CEO Alan Lane that the bank has “further introduced crypto market risk into the traditional banking system” through its dealing with Bankman-Fried and FTX.


Source https://decrypt.co/120482/silvergate-bank-ftx-justice-department-senate
1673  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2023 Oscar Awards betting and discussions on: February 03, 2023, 12:55:19 AM
All Quiet on the Western Front is nominated in 9 categories. I am shocked because every critic was quiet about this movie until BAFTA nominations were announced. The skeptical me thinks that the members of the Academy of motion picture arts and sciences have an agenda to help stop the war in Ukraine hehe. They will vote for this movie to win as much oscars as possible to bring the winners on the stage to deliver their antiwar speeches hehehe.
Despite being nominated in many categories, I don't expect this one to actually win many Oscars as there is some tough competition in each one of those. After all, their are the favorites in only the Best International Feature category, and even there they are not the 100% locked.

I plan to watch it this weekend to finally see how good it is compared to that 1930 masterpiece.

Do not be quite so certain on this not winning the Oscar for the best picture award. This might be this year's Coda hehehe. The best tactic to bet on this is to bet a small amount before BAFTA then bet again if it wins the best picture award in BAFTA or the best adapted screenplay. On 2022, Coda was something similar, it won for best adapted screenplay in BAFTA and won for best picture in the Oscars.

However, if it wins an award for a technical category, it might increase the chance to win on the technical categories in the Oscars.
1674  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 🥊 The UFC Info and Prediction Thread on: February 02, 2023, 04:11:24 AM
I haven't watched the video, but I've seen a picture with Logan Paul having his thumbs up just in front of Dana White.
I saw that picture myself but I was not sure if this is some photoshop mockup of this two guys or real deal.
After this sponsorship deal with Prime that is owned by Logan Paul, maybe we are going to see cool down in relationship between Dana White and Paul brothers.
This doesn't mean we are going to see this guys fighting in UFC any time soon Smiley

This is confirmed 100% real. I am beginning to be skeptical on this head shaking drama with Jake Paul and uncle Dana. They are using this very much similar to how ICO scammers use social media engagement to promote and sell themselves and their new products. Dana slapped his wife and has a new power slap league? Is this a coincidence? Jake Paul insults uncle Dana and his brother Logan signs a deal with Dana? Is this another coincidence?



Prime Hydration, a sports drink founded by YouTubers-turned-combat sports figures Logan Paul and KSI, has become the official global sports drink of the UFC.

On Monday, Paul teased a major UFC-related announcement on social media. While the video he posted led some to believe the revelation would be fight-related, most appeared to acknowledge the likelihood of a business deal, especially after Dana White appeared with a bottle of the drink during a press conference earlier this month.


Source https://www.mmanews.com/2023/01/ufc-announces-drinks-partnership-with-logan-pauls-prime-hydration/
1675  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 🏈🏈 The American Football Discussion Thread 🏈🏈 on: February 02, 2023, 03:23:56 AM
But I don't want to digress from the topic now..

You're not digressing from the topic, this thread is about American Football regardless of where the game is played or watched.  The popularity of the game or the NFL, in the US or other countries is well within the scope.

I like Tom Brady also, even though he's never played for a team that I root for.  I hope he gets his life on track actually sticks with it this time.  I imagine the 49ers would love for him to join as a backup to Brock Purdy, which would be very helpful to the youngster's career, but honestly I don't see that happening.  I doubt Brady would settle for a backup roll, and I expect him to focus on his family for now.  There will be a time when we see him regularly in a broadcasting roll, of that I have no doubt.

Agreed. However, it might depend on which job offer pays him higher. Tom Brady love to play and I reckon he would play into his 50s if his body permits this. Also playing for his team would certainly fulfill a childhood dream of his. I wish the 49ers would propose to him a 2 year contract with a tempting amount hehe.

In any case, I have been hiding in embarassment from this thread because everything that I have predicted for the conference finals were wrong hehehehe. I will admit this now, Philadelphia Eagles is the best team in the NFL for this season. 49ers had bad luck, however, they would certainly have lost if Purdy was also playing. For the superbowl Eagles -2.
1676  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: When will Sam Bankman-Fried go to jail? on: February 02, 2023, 02:42:59 AM
(im white but i see the preferential/un-preferential  treatment of certain people)

You're seeing class treatment of people with money and connections.. a black guy with money and connections would have been treated in a similar fashion. If Will Smith or dare I say Bill Cosby did the same thing as SBF, he'd be treated the same. Stop making everything about race. *smh*  Ross is in jail for how long?  Must be because he's black.. oh wait, he's not.. nope, they were able to get his funds and didn't need him, and he had no real connections with powerful people, the color of his skin didn't matter. Roll Eyes

As for SBF, more disappointment in the justice system.. we're heading towards this:
.. aaand he's gone.


It also depends on who the scammer stole money from. Sam Bankrupt-Fried's quick indictment and extradition was because he scammed the wrong people. Arthur Hayes is black, however, the punishment he received was only a slap on the wrist and he is presently allowed back to Bitmex.

Do Kwon and Su Zhu are Asian but scammed the right type of people. The normal cryptobros of the community and the ponzi scheme operators in the cryptospace. The government would not be quick to waste resources on them hehehe.
1677  Bitcoin / Press / Re: [2023-02-01] Ban on Crypto Mining in Residential Areas Proposed in Russia on: February 02, 2023, 01:15:35 AM
@LeGaulois. The skeptical me is thinking that the government of Russia is discouraging the spreading of the thought that anyone can mine cryptocoins and be liberated from the captivity of traditional finance. The government clearly wants everyone to first ask permission from them first before you can do anything and only be granted permission through the issuance of licenses if they like you hehe.

Similar to other illegal businesses that make more profit than their legal counterparts, this would only cause illegal mining to expand more quickly.
1678  Bitcoin / Press / [2023-02-01] Ban on Crypto Mining in Residential Areas Proposed in Russia on: February 01, 2023, 01:39:09 AM
It appears that there might be more than the normal energy consumption happening in some residential areas of Russia hehehe. It would not be very shocking if there are people tapping other residents' electricity to mine cryptocoins.

In any case, if the government begins a full mining crackdown, I reckon illegal mining will certainly be unavoidable for the survival of coins mined through proof of work.



The Energy Committee of the State Council, an advisory body to the Russian president, has recommended imposing a ban on the minting of digital currencies in residential areas. Its members believe the measure will reduce fire hazards, local media reported.

The idea is to completely prohibit the production of cryptocurrencies in apartment blocks and houses in the country, or at least in parts of Russia experiencing energy deficits. Among them are Moscow and the Moscow Oblast, the region adjacent to the Russian capital.

The crypto-related activity, which is a source of additional income for many ordinary Russians, especially in places with access to cheap electricity, is not regulated yet. A bill tailored to do that is currently under review in the State Duma, the lower house of Russian parliament.


Read in full https://news.bitcoin.com/ban-on-crypto-mining-in-residential-areas-proposed-in-russia/
1679  Economy / Service Discussion / Re: Crypto lender Celsius mulls possible restructuring amid financial woes on: February 01, 2023, 12:51:24 AM
@o_e_l_e_o. They are following Bitfinex's tactic when it was hacked for much of their bitcoins in cold storage.
As you say, the difference here is that Bitfinex were still operating. As insane as I think it was for Bitfinex users to accept payment in a centralized shitcoin, at least Bitfinex had some kind of strategy to recoup their losses and pay back their users. Celsius have nothing except a scam coin built from the ashes of a scam exchange.

Celsius is thoroughly a ponzi. We cannot be quite certain if this was being done from the beginning, however, Celsius used the money from their customers to pump CEL tokens and customer withdrawals were funded by new deposits. This is a pyramid ponzi very much similar to those give us money and we double it in 3 months scam.



Dean Happen, coin deployment specialist at Celsius, noticed that customer funds were being used to fund CEL purchases. In January 2021, he said internally that his title at Celsius should be “Ponzi Consultant.” And last year, Tappen called Celsius’ practice of using customer assets to fund CEL purchases as “very Ponzi like.”

The examiner found that Celsius didn’t have enough liquidity to cover future withdrawals in the period leading up to its withdrawal pause, and that it had to rely on new customers to fund further claims. This would be typical of a Ponzi case, but the examiner didn’t explicitly state that it amounted to one.


Source https://blockworks.co/news/celsius-execs-joked-that-investors-thought-the-cel-token-was-going-to-the-moon
1680  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Power Slap League on: January 31, 2023, 03:37:35 AM
I remember watching videos of people participating in those matches where they exchange slaps and wait for someone to be knocked out.

I just Googled this and found this:
https://www.powerslap.com/

It's amazing how it looks like, and this made me interested in watching it.

You could also join if you want  Shocked
https://www.powerslap.com/#about

Really interesting fights though. I like the part of the site where it shows the W-L records.

Agreed, uncle Dana wants this to be accepted as a sport, however, very much similar to the NFL the concussions from this sport might make the regulators very concerned and this will cause them to question if it is right for them to let power slap continue. The NFL is established already. The regulators cannot do anything to stop the NFL comissioners but power slap is a very young sport with very small viewership. It would be easy for regulators to freeze power slap's license, I reckon.

In any case, this might be the real power slap that we certainly might want hehehehehee.



https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5H1sTpy0yBc
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