Cancel means you lose, and sometimes it is hard to accept because we were too confident, especially when we are biased with our bet since we backed our favorite team.

Most likely, if it is our favorite team, we also place a bigger amount because we feel more confident. Honestly, I believe that is one reason why people lose control because emotion gets involved.

Blind betting or biased betting can make us emotional, and that can lead to wrong decision making in the next games or the next bets.
Speaking from my personal experienced.

I would not call it scary though, they are already good but having LeBron does not really change much because they still play with 5 players on the floor.

If the Cavaliers win the championship this season, then that is most likely going to happen because LeBron is still chasing another championship before he finally retires. But sorry man, I would just lower my expectation with LeBron already, especially with his impact on the team because the old days are gone now.


Liking it.. looks like everyone is on the Spurs side.  ( have -7.5)

It depends on how you define healthy gambling. If your main goal is profit and that strategy works for you, then maybe you can call it healthy, but if you want to win and have fun at the same time, then that is different because you might just be betraying yourself. If you win by doing the opposite of your own analysis, maybe it does not mean the strategy is good, maybe it only means your original read was wrong and you just got lucky.

TNT got another win, that’s 3 straight already in the playoffs, and Bol still had big numbers.

Looks like TNT has really become more stable now. They are finally using Bol more effectively, not just forcing him to carry everything early. Because of that, he still had extra energy in the 4th quarter, and that was where TNT made their big run.

By the looks of it, TNT has a strong chance to advance to the finals again.

Hopefully they will face Ginebra, but Ginebra has to start winning tonight first.

Maybe what you're trying to say are only those self-proclaimed financial experts, not those professional and certified financial experts in the market. What do you expect from these kind of people as they don't discuss things based on facts but only from their own view point and bias personal assessment about bitcoin. They just hate the fact that bitcoin has reached unlimited success today that's why they are barking out there and make a noise by spreading out lies.

And if they claim that bitcoin is a pyramid scheme, so what? We already know the truth about bitcoin.

Those trap lines really look like ponzi offers sometimes, and that is where newbies fall for it easily. We rely too much on our own analysis, just look at which team is better, then bet on it without realizing that the handicap might be too low or too high.

So yes, most of the time we lose if we always follow only our judgment. The reality in sports betting is that not every line offered is worth taking. We should always look for value first before placing a bet. If not, we will just keep doing the same mistake over and over again. Sports betting is a mind game, not an emotional game.

Betting lines are already out for tomorrow.

Meralco vs TNT, TNT -3.5
Ginebra -2.5 vs ROS

The line is quite interesting, especially the second game. I believe many bettors will easily take Ginebra here because of Brownlee, their experience, and how strong they looked in their last game. I just hope this is not some kind of trap, because we already saw what can happen in the PBA. SMB looked like the better and stronger team too, but ROS still beat them.

So Ginebra -2.5 looks tempting, but ROS is not a team we can just ignore now. Their confidence is high, and if their guards continue shooting well, this could be a very dangerous game for Ginebra. ( + the refs) 

I think the middle class mindset still works at the current era. But there should be more innovation made to easily access information and gain faster achievements compared to the timeline set from those traditional middle class system. It's like its already insufficient and less effective following the old mindset, though success still possible but it may take longer than it seems.

The world is changing, and so people's mindset is. We need to adjust and adapt the current system, by applying the lessons we have learned way back then.

Last time they met, Ginebra beat them in a blowout. But that was only a regular game, this one is a best-of-7 series.

I still believe Ginebra has the upper hand here because obviously, when Brownlee is playing well, he is almost unstoppable. He knows how to control the game, score when needed, and involve his teammates. So Coach Yeng has to prepare a real strategy on how to beat Master Coach Tim Cone in this battle. It is going to be tough for Yeng, but if ROS can make this series competitive even if they lose, I would still give him respect.

Ginebra may be the favorite, but ROS has already shown they can surprise strong teams when their guards are confident and their outside shots are falling.

Thanks for the info, I did not see him play in the last rounds, but OKC is still good. Now they need to have a healthy squad to battle against a healthy Spurs squad.

I think many are rooting for the Spurs to win, including me. And it is actually good that they are the underdog here, because we can get some great odds backing them.

I’m looking for someone in my place who can take a series bet, in case it is not available in the sportsbook. The Game 1 odds already look tempting, but the series odds would be more interesting if the price is high enough.

I will never be a victim of this because I’m not really a fan of using apps when gambling. I prefer using the website, especially when I place my bets, since I usually do it on my laptop. For games like slots, I sometimes use my phone, but I don’t deposit a big amount there. I also never used the Stake app for gambling, especially since they started strictly enforcing KYC.

Sorry for those who lost their money. This should be a reminder for everyone to be careful with fake apps.
Better to download only from official sources, or just use the website if we are not sure.

You experienced it yourself, so it has more weight than just those things we read in books. It also confirms that with the right bankroll, it is easier to manage gambling properly.

Because let’s say your bankroll is only $100, and that is all you can afford. Betting 1% per wager means only $1, and for many gamblers that feels boring. Then once they get bored, they start changing their strategy and become more aggressive, and that is where the problem starts.

The solution is simple, don’t gamble seriously until you are able to raise the right bankroll. If you get more thrill betting $20 per wager, then your bankroll should be around $2,000, so that $20 is still only 1%. That way, you can enjoy the bet without risking too much of your whole bankroll in one play.

That was just unlucky for me. That could have been a cash already because their scoring in the 4th quarter had slowed down, but the overtime ended my hope.
And because I wanted to win back my losses, I bet on Magnolia in OT when I saw the odds at x3. It was possible to win, but again, it became another loss.

TNT started to look interesting again, thanks to the locals finally being effective. Also, credit to RR Pogoy. He was aggressive in that game, and his presence really helped TNT recover. He started that strong rally that allowed them to even take the lead by the end of the 1st quarter, despite being down by double digits early.

That kind of contribution is what TNT needs. If the locals can keep helping Bol and not just wait for him to carry everything, this team will be harder to beat.

We will see. Things could be different once it is already in the NBA Finals, and there is not even any assurance that the Knicks will be there.

You never know what can happen in the playoffs. Injuries can change everything, just like what happened to the Pacers before when Hali got injured. So for now, let’s just enjoy the playoffs. We are only waiting for one final matchup to determine who will advance, Pistons or Cavaliers. Either one should be a good matchup against the Knicks.

On the West, it is Spurs vs OKC, and honestly, this already feels like an NBA Finals series.
Of course, I’m rooting for the Spurs.

Meralco already advanced to the semis after beating Magnolia in a thrilling overtime game.

Sad for Magnolia because their import was in foul trouble and eventually fouled out, but they still kept fighting. It’s just that Meralco was stronger in overtime since they still had their import available for the full extra period. It was a close game, and I think Meralco did not even cover the spread since they only won by 3 points. But from the fans’ side, that game was really fun to watch.

As for me, I lost my bet because I had under 187.5. That overtime killed it.

Wemby already knows that, and I don’t think he will make the same mistake again, especially if it could cost them the whole series.

I believe the series will end tonight. Whether it is a close game or another blowout win, I don’t think the Spurs will give the Wolves another opportunity, because that would only put the home team under heavy pressure in Game 7.

I already placed my bet on the Spurs here, so you can say I’m a bit biased. But for sure, many of you guys also bet on the Spurs, so best of luck to us.

Let’s win this.

On that matter, we just have to wait for their response regarding this issue.

For me, the license is not really the most important thing, especially since we are in the crypto world. What matters more here is the reputation of the casino. If they can resolve legitimate complaints and handle users properly, then that is already good enough for me.

Here is just my guess, I believe the license issue may not be that big of a deal if they are still trusted by casino game providers. Those game providers also have licensed games, so I don’t think they would just give access to a casino that is not compliant with the law. Anyway, all of this will only become clear once they give a proper response. Whether here or through any of their official announcement channels, they should address this so users can understand the real situation.

This is the kind of casino that should be patronized, since they are doing their job to make sure players are protected.

Unexpected things can happen, that is normal. But what matters is how the casino responds. If they are able to make the right move, correct the errors, and satisfy the affected users, then that says a lot about how they handle problems.

This kind of challenge is where trust is tested, and they passed it with flying colors. Those who were affected and had their issues resolved will most likely recommend 2UP to their fellow players.

Let us not make a conclusion too quickly. Probably they are still in the process of renewal, since their license has only recently expired. That can happen sometimes, especially if there are delays with documents or approval. But it's nice to hear from them as well.

According to this website https://thetgc.ca/license-holders/

I think it is not a serious problem if they were not able to withdraw the balance.

If their investigation shows that the accounts were really hacked, but the hackers were only limited to gambling the balance, then that can still be corrected internally. Since there was no successful cash withdrawal and the casino did not really lose the funds outside their system, they should be able to fix it.

So in a way, it is good that withdrawals were not possible. Based on what I read here, the damage might still be reversible if the casino handles the case properly and checks the affected accounts one by one.