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81  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Why do some people hide to gamble on: April 12, 2024, 06:28:44 AM

So at this point I decided to bring it here to know or see different views from different intellects here on why do some people hide just to gamble or if it is the best way to gamble ?.
It is illegal and so they keep it quiet and hidden. I did this before together with some of my friends but I see a fair gamble in this situation because nobody will surely cheat you within the group unlike in some big casinos. But yes, the consequences if got caught by the authorities are quite harsh, and have no way to complain about it while they take our money.

Of course, I'm not going to say this is the best way to gamble because this is very informal but being with friends is a different gambling experience than in the casino with different people.
82  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: How do you feel when you experience violence while gambling on: April 11, 2024, 09:50:15 PM
Yes, most of us consider gambling is just for fun and entertainment but after winning some bets, our minds change as well into thinking that we can make more money in here if we keep on gambling. This is the beginning of how our gambling habits ruin our future as we start with good intentions but are indeed up broke and empty. I'd see a lot of people in my place still gambling despite the difficult status of their living and even given priority rather than their basic needs and investments. And I ask them why but their answer will make me think that these people are really desperate that they will think gambling is their best option to make money rather than investing.
83  Economy / Trading Discussion / Re: How To Make Money Trading, Even When You Are Wrong on: April 11, 2024, 09:15:21 PM
I saw a video on Youtube where the trader is able to make money trading, even when he is wrong...

There is no need to ask how as it was too obvious that the video is fake. In fact, how could you imagine a wrong answer becoming right? How could you imagine that even if you lose, you still win?

Don't overlook the situation not think that all you have seen on YouTube and these social media influencers are true, many of them are fake. Because there is no way to earn money from a losing trade but rather expect losses. That video has no intention to educate people but it made it fool viewers like you. Stop thinking about it as it only bothered your mind instead, help yourself to understand that trading is not always profitable.
84  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: NBA 2023-2024 betting on: April 11, 2024, 01:06:23 PM
NYK -2.5

This game is not anymore important for the Celtics, so I wouldn't be surprise if the starters will not play just like what the Clippers did, so I'm counting on the Knicks to win on the road.


Boston last 10 games is also not important anymore yet they are still playing starters with 100% effort to win the game. But the bookie is now giving 2.0 odds to Boston which is a clear indication that Boston might really not gonna play full force on their remaining game.

Boston last game yesterday against Bucks is a blast. They might consider resting on tomorrow’s match or they will use their remaining games as preparation for play-offs since they have time to rest during the play-in season. Nevertheless, I will bet on New York Knicks ML and not with handicap just in case Boston will seriously play this match.

They'll only be serious if the starters will play, if you aren't sure then just wait until the game will start and bet live. I guess -2.5 is just so easy, and once the starters will be announce out, that will increase to probably -5.5 or even more, so in my case, I would take it early and be contented on that spread. A win here will ensure the Knicks position to be at the 3 or at least at 4, still would be getting the home court advantage.
85  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2024 NBA Season on: April 11, 2024, 12:16:59 PM
As for the Lakers and Golden State Warriors. Wasn't it, it was the same last season that they're on the same seed or bracket?

The current results of the Lakers are really similar to what they had last year, but the Warriors' results are a little different. Last year, the Warriors performed a little better and finished 6th in the standings at the end of the regular season, i.e. they didn't participate in the play-in tournament last year.
p.s.
The Lakers beat the Warriors in the second round of last year's playoffs.

Yes, the Warriors finished at 6 but they are so close with the Lakers as the Warriors were only ahead by 1 win.

Warriors 44-38
Lakers 43-39

That was their record last season, but the Lakers had the better journey as they were able to reach the WCF, unfortunately they got swept by the Nuggets which also won the championship that season. Now, if the Lakers will again face the Nuggets in the first round, we might see the same result.

The Lakers will try to avoid to face the Nuggets, and the season is not over yet, we don't know if the Nuggets will finish at the top. And if in case the Lakers upset the Nuggets, I think they will be considered as the best in the West then since they defeated the defending champion, that's possible although the chance is quite slim because the Nuggets are pretty much consistent this season, even better.

Jokic is now the number 1 in ranking of the MVP race, so he will make sure that he'll be able to carry that in the playoffs as winning a season MVP and Finals MVP is just another level of achievement.
86  Other / Beginners & Help / Re: is bitcoin a good chance for the future on: April 11, 2024, 09:09:04 AM
I don't know much about bitcoin, and I also want to invest in bitcoin, but I want to ask whether bitcoin has good potential for the future? and what,, many people who lose investing in bitcoin.? and I want to know why people experience losses investing in bitcoin?
I would say yes, a perfect investment for risk-takers who don't think about making money instantly. Although we can't assure that the future of Bitcoin is very impressive and the price keep on rolling high, I was positive that it will stay long and profitable. What makes it profitable is because of its volatile nature giving us a chance to buy low and sell high. If you are a person who easily doesn't get tired of waiting and has a strong mindset when it comes to investing, then this is for you mate. Not to mention how many people make a good income in this but many.However, just to remind you as well that losses can be possible if you are too careless. So think about it first before you decide.
87  Economy / Trading Discussion / Re: Why technical analysis is not reliable on: April 10, 2024, 09:40:36 PM
Why do we think the technical analysis would be reliable when their are other analysis we can use to trade in the market.
Many people feel like if they don't use the technical analysis, they will not make money from the crypto market.
We could even make more money without using the technical analysis so we just have to understand the analysis we are using in the market because this would help one to make more profits in the market.
Of course, you can't appreciate the usefulness of TA when you are not interested in it, and if you have not tried using this.
Of course, nobody is forced to use TA but have to remember that trading without analysis is just that we are gambling. But if you can take a look at why traders are using this tool is because they found out that this is very important in trading and they can prove the difference from someone who is not using this compared to the one who consistently uses TA.

In fact, even just looking at the market chart is just like simply analyzing the possible market trend.
88  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Does prediction in sport work for you? on: April 10, 2024, 01:36:02 PM
Some times it works amd other ti.e it doesn't work,  this all depends on how the gambler take it to be, and knowing the fact that gambling is filled with uncertainty an at that when you make a predictions don't allow anyone to distract you into believing other wise.

I believe that predictions is a thing of luck and once the day is your luck day any of your predictions will just come out striate,  without any hesitations.
It is true that it is not completely successful or accurate in predicting it, in my view predictions in football, for example the Champions League, many clubs rarely enter the Champions phase. I think we need a prediction from football commentators as to what strengths they have. Yes, it's as if we were only given imaginary knowledge. However, if we place or gamble on a team to win, the results are not necessarily correct. The science of gambling is full of mysteries and it is difficult to guess how to win.

Most of their predictions are wrong, they are paid to do the job, give some stats and report to the game but their prediction is just like what the bookies have been showing. If the bookie would offer an odds making this team A the heavy favorite, they would also make a prediction base on that as they know the public would agree. It's a complete different way when you are gambling as the reality in sports betting, the public losses most of the time, hence public opinion are not right most of the time.
89  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2024 NBA Season on: April 10, 2024, 12:58:13 PM
I was glad to see the Phoenix Suns signed Isaiah Thomas for the rest of the year. He got done so dirty in Boston, it would be great to see him win a ring before his playing days are over and it’s great the Suns management is giving him this opportunity. Maybe not enough to get them over the hump, but they did need a true point guard so it’s a great signing.
Indeed that's good news. But still, I want to see this guy play for like 10-15 minutes. Give him a test run and not just a reserve or a bench who can only play at garbage time. They still don't know if he can be an effective player when paired with Durant or Booker, he just needs that one break and maybe he can show us that his career ain't really over just yet.
The longest play time was 8 minutes and that's only because the Thunder blew out the Suns so it's actually garbage time, what about those times when they badly need a point guard who may be effective? I've seen Cam Payne back when he was a Suns given a try by Coach Monty and it was rewarding, but Coach Vogel seems to not have the same attitude when it comes to his bench.
I hope they can utilize him well. I haven't seen all the games of the Suns but I'm not seeing him in the game highlights, so that could  only mean one thing, he is not getting good minutes. If they sign him, that would give him a chance to play in the playoffs and with his experience, he will be useful for the team.

as we can see on his average with the sames, he played 5 games only, averaged of 3 minutes and had an average of 1 PPG... Not much, but I know he can still give more to the team, so maybe that's the reason why he was signed.

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/t/thomais02.html
90  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: how do you think meme coinis? on: April 10, 2024, 09:17:42 AM
I often see meme coins on various platforms, do they really have potential? I’m not sure about their advantages, can you guys help me explain them?
When it comes to popularity, they already have it and also, they are profitable in short-term during hypes. But yes, not all of them are worth investing in because many of them are also scams and much more if we think holding them long-term.
 - don't buy them if you are just new and have no marker experience yet.
 - they are not meant for long-term investment. Therefore, you need to be smart enough not to choose them if you are into that goal.
 - too risky. Don't get into it if you are not a risk-taker, losing is way possible especially if you missed the hype.
91  Economy / Trading Discussion / Re: How far can BTC go before halving? on: April 09, 2024, 03:59:23 PM
BTC touched 72k awhile ago which means it's still bullish and may continue through the halving. If this happens; it will be a change in price trend compared to it's historical data.
BTC is usually a bit bearish after halving which I usually see as my last buying chance but it's obvious institutional interest may change it's price action this time around.

I could be wrong but do we think we are gonna experience the same repeated price trend?



The current situation could affect the mentality of the holders and would change their market approach. If we all still manage to hold longer and wait until the end of this year, probably we see the price of Bitcoin higher than today ( $90k $100k). But we can't assume that everyone will do this as we can't urge them to hold as well because in most cases, people are selling their BTC when it pumps. And this has a huge impact on the trend and possibly a price drop is the thing we experience.

How far? That remains uncertain and no way to know it no matter what we do. However, this won't change anything and our faith remains that there is a new ATH any of these days before or after halving.
92  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2024 NBA Season on: April 09, 2024, 12:23:47 PM
I think the Lakers purposely lost to Minnesota yesterday to give them the top seed in the West. It would be a bad start for any of the teams who will land in the 8th seed if they will play against the Denver. Both Warriors and the Lakers have not won against the Denver this season, so that means an early vacation for them LOL. Only the Kings stands a good chance against the Denver as they are 3-1 against the Denver. However, the playoffs has a different atmosphere and intensity, that doesn't mean the Kings can get an easy W against the defending champs.  Pelicans on the other end is 1-2 against the Denver, so again, It's not gonna be a good start for them if they land in any spot in 7th or 8th seed if they will play against the Nuggets.

What if with what they did the Lakers will end up at 7? I mean they would still have to face the Nuggets at that standing, and if they want a top 8, they need to beat the Warriors which is also another problem as that will be a do or die game. I think they really don't do that purposely, as much as possible gaining the top 6 will give them assurance that they'll be in the playoffs, so every game matters to them.

That would be tough for them as they'll be in a do or die situation, they can't go with the Warriors as this team although have struggled in the season is a championship team. They had become more dangerous now as they are healthy of course without Kuminga but last season Kuminga not really utilized that much.

But speaking of Kuminga, there's a good news about him based on the latest update.

Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga to return on Sunday vs. Jazz after missing six games

So with that, they'll be facing a healthy Warriors in the playoffs.
93  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Will you depend on game predictions by supercomputers? on: April 09, 2024, 11:31:57 AM
Depend? it's not gonna happen, maybe it could help for some information but totally depending on it is a bad idea. Machine are made to make our job easy but it doesn't mean that there's no job to be done anymore and we keep winning. If we want to win, we need to grind, we need to be smart and beat the casino using a skilled based games as there's no other games that are possible in achieving success in gambling.
94  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Bitcoin to the common man. on: April 09, 2024, 06:53:54 AM
So by looking at situations like this we actually don't need to be strange and don't need to ask the reasons for other people who come out in a loss when in bitcoin because it happens because they are not too sure from the start and only enter because of fomo because they see bitcoin is quite tempting in profit but are not aware of the risk conditions that are actually in front of the eyes.

Basically it is not our responsibility to ask why they end up bad when investing.
But speaking of morals, we are obliged to tell them why they experienced losses when investing.
Confidence in investing will be formed when people understand how to do it correctly, that's why they need to learn first before investing. There is no loss if people invest based on knowledge because they can make decisions when investments are not going well. For example, when they invest at a slightly more expensive price, when bitcoin experiences a severe correction, all they need to do is wait for the increase process so they can avoid losses.
What they need is a piece of advice and courage but not the way we have to force them. Instead, we let them decide and manage themselves.
A lot of people heard about Bitcoin investment but many of them have a lack of interest due to a widespread scam issue making them doubt it. If we are a close-minded person, no matter how many advice and good news we hear about Bitcoin, never it happens we be able to appreciate it. That is why Bitcoin is not for everyone, not for those who have doubts and uncertainties, and much more for those who are afraid of taking risks.
95  Economy / Trading Discussion / Re: Wait for the right set-up on: April 08, 2024, 04:00:39 PM
People actually don't know how important it is to wait for the right set-up, some traders think that the more you trade the more money you make which is very much unlikely, trading doesn't work like that, you might make a lot of money from 5 to 7 trades, and use just only one trade to lose everything including your initial magin.

But waiting for the right set-up gives you an edge in the market, when you trade only when you sees an opportunity, you will mostly comes out profitable, as long as you knows the craft a little, but probing the market every now and then will only make you lose money, because trading is more of patience and knowledge.

You are actually right bro, waiting for an opportunity before entering into the market is One of the safest way to navigate your way in the market, because trading is just like hunting for a prey, you need a strategy if you must be successful, and patience is one key that a trade needs to be successful, because you are more likely to win a trade when you are certain of a particular set up, than entering when not that sure, am saying so because as a trader that I am, I have tested this strategy, and it's has work for me severally, the only challenge is patience, because the market is very enticing, you will feel like that moment you are not trading, you would have made a lot of money if you had entered the market, and it's actually the psychological aspect of trading in full display, so if you are discipline enough and you decide to wait, bro, you will be very glad at the end that you waited, because it will be worth.
Perhaps, there is a right to start in all things and that includes trading. Preparation is what we meant and it takes time to do it. Might some people think it unnecessary but that is far from their imagination because that is truly needed in trading. We can't trade unprepared, that is the thing we should put in our minds. We have to use those early trader's experiences as our mirror, most of them suffering major losses due to lack of knowledge and skill and most likely it happen to us if we behave the same. Unless we don't care about losing.
96  Other / Beginners & Help / Re: A mistake you would surely regret on: April 08, 2024, 02:06:34 PM

Avoid rapid investment or aggressive investment by putting money in every project available, take your time to research and make informed decisions, it's better to have only 5 good coins in your portfolio than to have a 100 shit coins there.

Knowing more first before making a move or else, will give us an unacceptable end.
Many people are doing this, they invest in a project because someone (a known person or a friend) suggested it. This is very usual because we trust them but it should not be like that as we need to verify the potentiality and reliability of the project first prior to buying. These common mistakes will never happen if we keep thinking that a good investment comes from a good choice and research. Investing in a project blindly will never succeed instead, more on failure. We can't call ourselves an investor if we neglect to do research nor do we call ourselves smart.
97  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup on: April 08, 2024, 11:51:02 AM
SMB vs DYIP ( not an upset for sure..again)

They can't be lucky twice, but I'm concern on the spread of the game as for sure bookies will still make them a heavy underdog which could lead to a trap. The game vs Ginebra, it was -9.5, so against SMB who are still undefeated, that might be -11.5 or more, and when I see that kind of line, I would be betting on DYIP to cover, just to cover as I don't believe they can beat the SMB, unless they are too lucky.

We can't really predict the game easily, it has been tough nowadays in PBA as underdog keeps winning and since most of us really focus on the favorites thinking these farm teams will continue to tank, that is killing our bankroll, maybe we can change that kind of perception a bit.

Indeed, there's a unimagine basis on how bookies are bringing the handicap which most of the time leads gamblers to a misleading assumptions, though SMB might be too much and if ever that they will win this game probably if basing with the current stats they can underman the DYIP in all aspects, though that's also same with how Gin kings got but they've lost the game, again, tough call but risk needed to take when aiming for a better odds if you a fan of SMB.

Going to watch the live games and see if DYIP will perform chance that the odd will be change might give me a much better assessment, good luck to those who already place their bets.

That's a great strategy, we have to wait and see, if the DYIP are playing well then we can go and bet on them by taking the handicap. For sure we can still find a high handicap since in the pre game, spread will likely be +10, so +5 to +8 is still good as long as they are playing to compete.

I believe that DYIP now is very confident as they recently beat the Ginebra which is one of the top teams, this young team are playing like they aren't losing anything so the chemistry are improving. I can't wait for this, hopefully our expectations are not wrong.
We are not sure yet, maybe this young team are gonna slay the SMB teams. It's not impossible my friend, they have been working hard to win because of their bad past seasons, now that they started winning, we are still underestimating them. If you believe they'll lose and you bet on SMB with the spread, good luck to you mate.

How about the total? I'm thinking of betting on the over....

I like the over also, both teams love to shoot 3's and DYIP has been shooting pretty well, so we might witness a 3 point shootout.
98  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2024 NBA Season on: April 08, 2024, 11:17:31 AM
No Steph Curry, no Andrew Wiggins, no problem.

Klay Thompson in the first half and then Jonathan Kuminga in the second half. Both players are explosive today to win against the young undermanned Utah Jazz. Kuminga was out for 6 games and came back full of energy. Commentators thought he was going to be rusty but that's not the case. He is moving and doing what he is good at, attacking the paint, rebounding, and being a defensive player. That young guy sure has a good future ahead as long as he can keep up this kind of pace and I bet the Warriors will keep him for a long time.

Spreads on the hand were not covered. -10.5 was the starting spread and the garbage time messed it up. Ergh!

Slowly, Klay Thompson is having his shooting rhythm and that is a good sign for the Warriors. And Kuminga is out in their last couple of games and the good thing is that Wiggins is also back in his mentally that's why they are in winning streak just snap by the Mavs. And now that Kuminga is back, it's a balance attack from the Warriors and they are known to be a good home team. Solid 10th place for them now for a play-in. It's just who will the Warriors going to face. But it's more likely that it will be the Lakers who are also playing great in their last 10 games.

Good for him but it will be better if he can deliver every game. The thing is, he is still inconsistent until now.

@ dallas 16 points 7/17
Vs houston 29 points 7/11
vs dallas 14 points 5/14
@spurs 13 points 5/13
@ orlando 15 points 6/13

Only on the games vs houston and vs the Jazz where he scored 20+ points. And based on the last 5 games (excluding Jazz), Thompson seemed to struggle on road games scoring less than 20 points in average.
99  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Gambling for fun and not a way of making money on: April 07, 2024, 10:53:38 AM
Remember, making a fortune overnight is a fairy tale for most of us. Gambling should be the spice, not the main course of your life. Life’s got plenty more to offer than the spin of a roulette wheel.
We gamble for what actually? I see them as form of making extra changes for our pockets. Gambling should never be considered as one of the enormous streams of making earnings, instead it should be regarded as recreational activity we get ourselves engaged for fun. Gambling comes with surprising results and we shouldn't be surprised, there's no how we will be having streak winnings, we're not the ones that controls the system and it's volatility will definitely rule out our plans.
The majority gamble with the aim of making more money. The majority had thought that this would make them rich when getting lucky. Unfortunately, that kind of thinking caused them to lose more rather than multiply their money.

Thinking of gambling as another stream of earning money is a scary thing. Indeed, we never know what will be the results of every bet we make that is we we never assume for winning or even losing. And that is the point of thinking that gambling is just for fun and entertainment, nothing else. And this is the fact that we need to understand before gambling and train our minds not to chase winnings instead of enjoying the moment.
100  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Do we really need to blame fraudsters on: April 07, 2024, 07:05:05 AM
We can blame them later right after blaming ourselves first.
In fact, fraud and scamming are not a new thing not only in the crypto space but also even in our local. But why do we still become a victim? That is a big question and nobody can answer that aside from ourselves. If we think blaming these fraudsters is a good idea and could stop them, I don't see it as reasonable because they just exist and survive due to our carelessness and ignorance.

If we can take care of ourselves and everyone does, I don't think they will be here. Unfortunately, not all, and this is because of our greed.
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