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761  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 - Betting and Discussions on: September 05, 2023, 02:56:33 PM
Italy ML @11.0 vs US

Taking my chances here though i like the US to win but their lack of experience might cost this game for them tonight.

I like your call. I believe the USA is overrated, and Italy has been winning games since they visited Pacman. Maybe they got inspired by Pacman, LOL. Anyway, I still love the pick; it's like 'go big or go home.' Good luck; I'm joining you!

Good luck, guys! The game has started, and it seems like it's a close one, so there's a chance, hehe. The USA likes to play small ball; maybe Italy has a good strategy to counter their style. The fact that the USA has lost once already indicates they have a weakness that any team could exploit. Italy has also lost once, but we've seen how good they are when they move the ball well, so it could be a 50-50 game.

End of the first quarter and the US is leading by 10 points, 3's were not there for the Italians due to US' good defense.

If the Italians could not adjust to the defense of the US then i think this is money in the bag for the Americans.

This is far from over. When a team is a three-point shooting team, they can easily come back once they find their rhythm. What they need now is the confidence, as they cannot be overwhelmed by the very popular Team USA. They are here to compete and secure a win to move up to the semi-finals. If USA takes a double-digit lead and Italy can't stop the bleeding, I'm afraid we won't see a good second half. So, the second quarter is very important, and Italy has to mount a comeback.

Too bad because Italy haven't had the chance to rally back in the second half because the USA tightened their defense even more because they learned a lesson when they were defeated yesterday by Lithuania and in-fact, in the game today, the USA never gave an Italy a chance to win at least one quarter during the whole duration of their game.

Italy had a poor shooting night whether if it's beyond the arc (18%) or in the paint (30%) while the USA on the other hand are doubling both of their figures.
762  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2023 NBA Season on: September 05, 2023, 02:20:24 PM
James Harden's stats are still fine; he averaged 21 PPG last season. However, we didn't see a significant impact on the team, which is why we are a bit frustrated with him.

His PPG is significantly drop compared when he is on prime during his rockets days. His FG% is still averaging 44% which is same from before but his scoring potential drops significantly. This is important factor to be considered since this guy is known for no defense at all since his defense is his offense before.

He needs to step up with 76ers now that he already have Embiid that can penetrate inside easily.


It's hard for him to adjust anymore specially when he's already used to be the main alpha who does anything he wanted and so he doesn't want to be a second option when there are already younger stars in the team that's why in the end, he's asking for a trade because he cannot do what he wanted anymore. We know that he can still do the job just fine but the league has changed and that means that he does need to. If he got some problems about the reality then that means that the rings are not for him.
763  Economy / Economics / Re: I wonder if food prices in your country have also increased? on: September 04, 2023, 06:54:48 PM
You know it’s odd to see basic necessities if they have been decreasing their prices, surely their prices are bound to increase especially that inflation may be here for good. And food prices are certainly the most concern of the citizens today most particularly in my country where rice price has been extremely rising so bad. Good thing news came out lately that our head of the country has ordered a minimum price set for well-milled rice. Hopefully this will not be the last price adjustment for our food price.
764  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Bitcoin: Bull/Bear Market Which Do you Prefer? on: September 04, 2023, 05:36:48 PM
If you are new to the crypto market, it’s normal that you will chose bull market because there are promising profits  that comes with it. But if you are a long time investor or trader, you will understand that bearish market is more important than bullish market, or see them both as crucial in the market. Because you know exactly that bearish market gives you bigger opportunities to buy and hold your bitcoin and other potential altcoins, and bullish market is the final moment wherein you can reap everything that you have worked hard in the first place.
765  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Do you gamble because you don't have sufficient money? on: September 04, 2023, 09:59:04 AM
It's because gamblers who just wanted to have fun are always in the safe side, they just do it for the sake of entertainment while the losses or winnings are just a mere bonuses to them because that is not what they're after in the first place. While the gamblers that are only in for the money, they are surely in a dangerous situation because there will be a point in their activity where they need to make some tough choices that will determine their day.
The gamblers that go to the casinos to spend some money may have a bad day or two but eventually they will learn their lesson and become responsible gamblers, however those that are in it for the money will keep taking on bigger and bigger risks to make profits and then they will keep taking risks in order to recover the money they have lost already, not learning their lesson until they have lost way too much money, assuming they learn their lesson which may not happen at all.

The last part of what you said is scaringly true. There are lots of gamblers out there that do not learn a valuable lesson until there is nothing left to teach them. It reminds me of problematic gamblers just betting and betting on something until such time that they have nothing left to bet unless they borrow money from someone else. At that point, I believe the individual is beyond saving no matter how much intervention is done to them. They either have to lose everything before they stop gambling, or they lose everyone around them.

I'm afraid, we cannot do something about it because they chose that path even if they have a lot more options beforehand, still they made a risky move that is why they had it coming. Sometimes, situations like that is the only thing that can help them in order to open their eyes about the reality, it might be unfortunate to think, but that's the last resort that can save them and a chance to redeem themselves by doing the right things instead of the things that will just worsen their situation.
766  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: FIFA World Cup 2026 :Canada/Mexico/United States: Discussion Thread on: September 04, 2023, 09:26:14 AM
That is the part of the reason why they choose these three countries to host the next world cup, I mean that their move is understandable because they wanted a much bigger arena with guaranteed audience when they present their new format this coming 2026 with more games and teams added. As we all know, having the games in North America means that almost every fellow in this world can watch it and that's their goal.

Other than that, the most obvious reason why FIFA chose America-Canada-Mexico to host the 2026 World Cup is that these three countries bid and won the bid together. It's a business after all and in every business, there's always a motive behind the reason. Just like how the Qatar was rumored to won the bid because they have bought some of the people in the FIFA council to guarantee a spot to host a world cup event.
I think this is a win-win for both parties, of course the appointment of certain countries must go through a nomination process and meet the requirements applied by FIFA. I think the speculation that then emerged was natural, because after all, holding the World Cup as one of the biggest events in football certainly requires a win-win solution to be the host.

However, what needs to be in the bottom line is the guarantee of success in holding it, perhaps this guarantee is what FIFA pays the most attention to before selecting the host country.

That should be one of the factors that the FIFA are looking and I know that they have some sort of checklist before choosing a host for the upcoming World Cup, and it's not just all about money even if we say that this is a business because they are also making sure that it will be an extravagant event that people cannot forget as it's an event that only happens once every four years. You know, they are making sure that there's almost no rooms for errors so that people will only remember the enjoyment and not the negative effects of it.
767  Other / Beginners & Help / Re: Is Bitcoin really risky as they say? on: September 03, 2023, 09:44:13 PM
I would definitely not to argue with that, bitcoin is really risky. But if you certainly know how to take risk management and know when to take an edge over bitcoin, then you can easily lessen its risk and maximize its potentials within. Bitcoin is risky and yet its the most profitable and reliable cryptocurrency in the market. If you are fearful with its risks, you will never  be brave enough to have and own bitcoin for yourself.
768  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Can i make 100 $ daily from online casinos on: September 03, 2023, 03:58:40 PM
Human nature does not want to feel tired of working to earn money. Everyone wants the same thing, but many people don't want to give up and prefer to keep looking for work rather than expecting quick results without effort. They know it is impossible unless they have been rich since birth and will never feel the slightest lack.

Gambling is indeed entertainment and nothing more. People should know that so they don't rely on gambling to make money. So it is better not to think about making gambling your main source of income because it will be difficult to get it. And we have more potential to experience more losses than to win.
Have been human habit how to earn money without tired and working hard, many of them try to get lucky with gambling platform how to earn income without have to work although it most impossible thing. Some people have difference mindset about gambling as entertainment where spent much money and time for enjoying their hobbies but have some mindset about gambling is source of income and they will try to earn possibility $100 in daily day. Its not wrong with some gambler mindset how to earn consistency 100$ every day in gambling but don't blame many gambler loss much money in gambling and can't guarantee not only 100$ but also $50 is most difficult consistency to earn in gambling platform.
Well, the truth is, those people who viewed gambling as an entertainment are surely the ones who have the money to waste without thinking twice and for them, it's just their way to blow off some steam after a stress day/week or forget the reality that they are living in. While for the people who don't have the right resources, they are gambling with the hopes to win money so that they can get comfortable at some times. They are already well aware of their chances but still, we cannot blame them for that.
769  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: [Boxing] Inoue vs Tapales for Unified Super Bantamweight Title - November on: September 03, 2023, 02:44:51 PM


Tapales was lucky enough to rid of Murodjon Akhmadaliev because the latter's camp hasn't had the idea to bring up a rematch clause before they draw and signed the contract of their fight. That gives me some though that perhaps it wasn't an honest mistake made by the team because they were the champion, and it was big hole that they didn't fill and so I think that they might've underestimated Tapales hence why there wasn't a rematch clause.

Yes, most likely this is the case for the camp of Murodjon Akhmadaliev.
They have been the champion and to be honest, we really haven't heard of Marlon Tapales before.
It was all Nonito Donaire and Casimero and other Filipino at 118-122 lbs, and Marlon is just climbing up.
But it was a total surprised when Marlon pull one of the biggest upset when he beat a tough Murodjon Akhmadaliev, outboxing him very clearly and the judge was right about the score.
Now Murodjon Akhmadaliev camp is going to figure it out on how to become a champion again and probably not make the same mistakes.
If Tapales beats Inoue it will go down in history as the biggest upset in boxing, bigger than Douglas upsetting Mike Tyson, This fight carries a lot of pressure for Tapales at this point of Inoue's career he is invincible and keeps getting better I believe he is not yet at the peak of his power and speed, and it's hard to stop Inoue's train from moving there is no fighter in the super bantamweight that can beat him and Inoue wants challenge so I'm sure after this fight he'll go for Featherweight where there a lot of great champions to challenge.
I just hope Tapales offers good resistance I don't expect too much from Tapales but a good resistance and hopefully he can expose Inoue's weakness.

I agree, as this point, we really don't know if someone can beat Inoue specially at this weight class. He has proven himself at 118 already. And so moving up in weight and then beating a great champion in Fulton with a knockout, that's really impressive of him.

For Tapales, I als do agree with @bisdak40, he was a nobody, not even some Filipinos who follow boxing might have known his name. It was just when he beat Murodjon Akhmadaliev, a fighter that is in line with Inoue and some says that he has a chance to beat the Monster. But Tapales out pointed him in their fight that no one really saw it.

It's truly a mystery if who can crack Naoya Inoue open because apart from his prowess, his jaw seems to be as hard as his punches. And at 118, he did already show that he was really unstoppable and seeing how he beat Fulton on his debut at 122, it's hard for me to say that there will be someone that who can crack him open in this weight class. Not to underestimate but I don't think that Tapales is the man who can do it.
770  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Boxing Speculation, Odds and Predictions on: September 03, 2023, 01:49:51 PM
Anyone heard about Manny Pacquiao coming out of the retirement to compete in the 2024 Olympics in Paris?
It's crazy! well, Manny have done a lot of crazy things before and I don't know how they are going to pull this one up to make it happen when the qualifying event in Asian games for 2024 Olympics only allows 40 yrs old age limit for all of the sport. Pacquiao being 44 won't gonna qualify in the Asian games. Though there might be some arrangements for Pacquiao to qualify in the Olympics but it is for sure going to be the hardest part.


Please provide a link to the source of this information; it would be interesting to know if there's a real chance that he will be able to represent the country. At his current age, despite having retired from boxing already, he still shows passion and love for his country as he wants to contribute. However, he is already 44 years old. I think he should focus his time on making money, such as through exhibition fights, and leave professional boxing opportunities to the younger generation, as they need them for their future careers.

That kind of passion might convert to another addition to his collections of honor. Who knows if it's for real and he managed to win the gold, that's something that the country will surely be proud of, right? Not sure though if he can really qualify himself, I'm also waiting for additional information since I just saw this from a share post in social media channel.

It will be more interesting if we will see progress and updates with additional info if Pacquiao will be allowed or will really be qualified.

There are still many fans that will support him if this quest will take place.

I guess this is what he saw: Manny Pacquiao is looking to come out of retirement to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

I mean, this is good, Manny Pacquiao will have a chance to attain more honor and glory to his name once his campaign to have that gold medal in the Olympics will be successful. Of course, this move is not just for him alone but to his country as well.

But the problem is, he is already way over the age limit and him making this statement will just end in a disappointment.
771  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Should I go with Bitcoin or Altcoins for the upcoming bull run cycle? on: September 02, 2023, 09:52:56 PM
We all have different experiences with our crypto investments, some have been highly profitable on bitcoin while some have been making excellent profits with altcoins. So no one can decide for the other person. However, if we know how to diversify and include them both as our investments, then we will have no problems or missed opportunities in the future. Invest in both of them with caution, and learn to assess from your own experience which one deserves bigger or smaller allocation, so that you can still gain profits from both of them when bullish market happens.
772  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2023 NBA Season on: September 02, 2023, 03:14:40 PM
and we will expect that Bucks will try keeping him, his demands will be workout to make sure that they will let Giannis feel that
they are willing to spend to keep him and let him continue to lead and stay as the main alpha of his team.
That is for sure because losing Giannis will definitely be a big loss for the franchise and they cannot get another Giannis-like in the league who can be the face of their team because he's just the only one. There might be some players who somehow work and play to be his replacement but not really Giannis who is almost a complete package that any team can ask for.
But, if this is his mindset that will not really help the team and they might end up losing again this year. Just because he's demanding and they will deliver that doesn't mean they'll win a championship, by far there are still better team than them and they're eyeing the same goal as Giannis hoping for.

I think he knows that too well that the competition in the league is very tight and you need to have a good team in order to keep up with the pace along with the other teams in the league. That is also the reason why he's giving a sign, demanding to be a team that will guarantee a seat in the Finals is just too much to ask and it's somehow impossible considering the teams situation right now, I think he just want the team to improve.
773  Economy / Trading Discussion / Re: My experience as a beginner trader on: September 02, 2023, 09:37:55 AM
As a beginner, you often lose than gain from your trades. And it’s very frustrating on part of these newbies because no matter how they try to timing the market, they still end up losing. Perhaps because of lack of knowledge and experience that made them easily lose from their trades, and because they still pursue trading even if the market is not siding on them, or the market does not favor their trades. But to be honest, this is just a test for them if they can actually take bigger risk in trading and afford bigger losses from their trades. If they easily quit because of initial losses, then it only proves that they’re not really bound to be effective traders.
774  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: [Boxing]: Jerwin Ancajas vs Takuma Inoue - Nov 15 on: September 01, 2023, 04:02:20 PM
I would like to see Jerwin becoming champion again but I actually voted for Takuma by decision. Jerwin is going to get schooled if he is not bringing something new to his technique.

He faced two losses against the same opponent, Fernando Daniel Martinez. Given that Takumi's upcoming opponent might have a different fighting style, there might not be a pressing need for him to change his own style. Both camps will undoubtedly study their opponent and develop a strategy they believe will work best.

Honestly, I haven't observed anything particularly exceptional from Takumi, and despite Jerwin facing some challenges lately, I still believe he has what it takes to be victorious in this match.

It's quite too late for Jerwin Ancajas to learn a new technique just to increase his chances against Takuma Inoue and to the other guys in this weight class, as they say, you cannot teach the olds dogs to learn some new tricks. I say that Jerwin will stick to what he knows and will just study Takuma even further to increase his chances rather than perfecting a new technique that doesn't even guarantee anything, instead, it will put him to a risk because he's not even accustomed to it.
775  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou Boxing October 28 on: September 01, 2023, 03:06:17 PM
Mike Tyson said that he thinks Francis Ngannou is going to give Tyson Fury a good fight, and he even gave him few tips how to fight against Fury.
I dont know who else is going to train and prepare Ngannou for this fight but this is going to be big boost to have Iron Mike in his corner.
I think most he can do is to win few rounds, but he is entering dangerous uncharted waters with boxing.
If rematch fight would happen in MMA that could easily be highest paying MMA fight in history.


Francis Ngannou having Mike Tyson on the side is indeed a big plus for him, his chance in this fight against Fury might not be guaranteed but with Mike, he got more chances knowing that the legend can give a thing or two about fighting at the heavyweight division mainly in the world of boxing.

We know that Mike is old enough when it comes to these things, but his experience enables him to teach the following generations because he got a different mindset. Remember that Mike Tyson was already a beast in his era but that jailtime made him a much dangerous beast, who knows what he did during that course but he evolved and so I think too that maybe Mike can give out a few factors about what he did.
776  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: [Boxing] Inoue vs Tapales for Unified Super Bantamweight Title - November on: September 01, 2023, 01:54:59 PM

Don't worry mate, it's not a disrespect if we're not saying these things to him face to face because we aren't even that close to him to begin with.
But since we are here to weigh the chances and to choose a much better option for our bets regardless of which boxer we support, it's somehow evident that Tapales's chance is quite lower compared to Inoue who have been dominating every boxer he has faced and Tapales will not be an exemption, and just like the others, he will be a stepping stone for Inoue.



And just to add up, Inoue is surely the heavy favorite here, and that's not disrespecting anyone but it's according to data though Tapales
might have more belts in this division than Inoue,

But the winning chance and the way of finishing the fight will side to Inoue, though as always, boxing is not exempted from those unusual outcomes.

Upset may take place as both fighters will have their time to train and to scout their opponents we never know
what Tapales camps will execute during the fight that might surprise and upset Inoue.. Just saying..

Both of them have the same amount of belts, Inoue holds the WBC and WBO while Tapales holds the other two, which is WBC and IBF.

Although, judging both fighters by how they claimed those said belts against their former opponent, Inoue had the amazing one because he defeated Fulton by a way of knockout which was believed as the more stronger compared to Akhmadallev while Tapales defeated Akhmadallev by a split decision. So, we can already say that Inoue truly have an edge in this fight even if we will forget their past five fights before they became a champion.

Could be equal though, I mean Tapales was the underdog against Akhmadallev and no one even give him a chance to win.
But look at what he do, he outsmart and out think Akhmadallev in their fight that Akhmadallev wasn't able to recover mentally.
And he wanted a rematch against Tapales because he was shook, but Tapales has bigger fish to catch and that is Naoya Inoue.
Nevertheless we really don't know if he can do it, to make another upset, and Tapales win here, it could really be the biggest upset of the year.

Tapales was lucky enough to rid of Murodjon Akhmadaliev because the latter's camp hasn't had the idea to bring up a rematch clause before they draw and signed the contract of their fight. That gives me some though that perhaps it wasn't an honest mistake made by the team because they were the champion, and it was big hole that they didn't fill and so I think that they might've underestimated Tapales hence why there wasn't a rematch clause.
777  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Bitcoin movement: my thought on: September 01, 2023, 10:00:35 AM
I just thought of this, and I want you to view it from your own perspective. As everyone hopes that more people get to believe and use bitcoins, I think bitcoins can gain more new users on a large scale if anyone (whales ) can place their advert through a popular football club just as some companies do sponsor  football league. I think this will send a strong message to billions of people across the world who do know but does not embrace Bitcoin usage.
Let me site another example, let's take for instance, a club announces that they  will pay their players in BTC. This news can also help people adopt BTC.
If you have huge amount of bitcoin in your account, and you’re willing to give away some of it, then you’re good to go. Just know that if you’re trying to make an advert with the help of famous league, the result or impact would be highly exceptional but their fees are very expensive as well. That’s the reason why even a lot would aim for bitcoin global adoption easier and faster, the process is very hard and demands a huge amount of budget.
778  Economy / Trading Discussion / Re: Trading not for everyone! on: August 31, 2023, 08:59:14 PM
In crypto market, trading is not a must. Although we’ve seen bigger profits that are made through trading, but always know that not all those who suicide in trading end up successful. Most of those who trade without sufficient knowledge and skills have only wasted their time and money, so I don’t advise people to trade unless they’re ready for it. However, everything in the crypto market can be learned even with trading. If you think you’re not good enough today, then find ways to improve your knowledge and skills and even develop some great opportunities if you like because those are the prerequisites for a successful trading.
779  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Boxing Speculation, Odds and Predictions on: August 31, 2023, 04:59:53 PM

If Haney will go back at 135, he will for sure face Shakur Stevenson because the latter will be named again as the current champion's mandatory challenger. There's nothing he can do to avoid that even if there is a politics in-between that makes the discussion quite impossible but since a big money will be involved, both camps will likely have a deal regardless of who will have the purse advantage.

It's fine to watch these both great fighters finally face off inside the ring because this is the time when they don't need to further expand or prolong their discussion about the money unless they want to fully make it a business just like Crawford and Spence, they fought when they have some tremendous amount of offers because the fans are dreaming to see that fight and I guess these two are also heading that way because they are not missing any opportunity that they currently have right now, especially they are at their primes.

Both said boxers loved to have the upper hand and so I think as well too that sooner or later, these two will face each other in one ring before their prime ripens out. Hopefully that will happen as soon as possible like when Haney is done having a debut at 140 so that we can answer the questions up on our head and so that we can move-on to the next discussion if who will face who up next. That will be interesting though because Shakur and Haney is so ripe!
780  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: I can’t cope on my own. What do you think I should do? on: August 31, 2023, 03:08:15 PM
Changing a bad habit is truly hard and a lot are struggling too, so don't worry you are not alone here. You are in fact much better than to the most of us because you have stop playing gambling even for some months. If you think you are losing too much again, just do the same thing which is to stop gambling after some months.

Now about the Telegram group, maybe you need to try availing their VIP since you said you already earn decent profits from their free trials. There must be a basic membership there. You can go on it first and if things are still great, you can choose to upgrade it on the next tier and so on for an even better benefits. Good luck !

Yes, I reckon that he did a tricked that he didn't even know what it is. The trick to have a fresh start from having a consecutive loss, as a gambler, it doesn't mean that we have to live up with our name, we are also a human being who needed some space in-between times to re-think our strategy and specially to breath deeply while analyzing other things than gambling.

After that, the OP felt relieved when he came back and though that he found a medium how to break the curse. I mean it's both, the telegram channel he found and having a fresh start was indeed good for him because he can bet with more chances just like what he mentioned, after that, it things go sideways, he can always part himself from that channel.
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