Has a point but believe it or not, some gamblers would risk everything for their favorite team or player and nothing's wrong with it as well. We just all have the freedom on how will we view a match up and bet on it. For people who bet on their favorite despite of odd difference or matchup disadvantage, it is not about winning alone but being  fan also. What separates things is the word "favorite" which is in general and having no boundaries on win-loss record or future statistical performance; they will be staying on that team because they are believers of those teams or players.

But if you are a gambler who is into profit over admiration, then that's just okay also. We are the ones to pick our own poison. In the middle of confusion and lack of assurance on which team you would bet then it is fine as well to just watch and avoid betting. Maybe it is the mindset we should be changing when we are gambling and not the idea of picking the right bet. We always have the option to skip and wait for things where we would be comfortable betting our money with.

Not familiar with the instance you have mentioned but I am more amazed by it given that there were acting done just just to pull up the scam which proves that scammers will do anything even the craziest ideas, just to get what they want. People being fooled with things involving money isn't a new thing right? And same viewpoint I have with this topic or discussion. I am a bit one of those who wants to laugh a the victims of fixed matches 'coz for me it is unfair. Those who would be betting on the opposite team of the biased, will be taken advantage of. Unfair that the ones who are playing things with fair and just are ones who will lose just because everything is scripted.
Greed and laziness would be able to explain the existence of fixed matches. Many people are interested with easy ways to earn money and this is what bad people are looking forward to. Gamblers who are thirsty of an easy win are their main targets. I don't get the part of disregarding personal passion because of money, even if there will be people who would be cheated on. Some gamblers took their life out of frustration and would you guys blame me if I'd see people who buys match fixing, murderers in such way?

I think he won't be helped with strategies to win, given that there's no such thing which will guarantee it in the first place. Obviously, he is in need of strategy to avoid losing everything that he has including both bankroll and profit. And as we all know, best thing to do is to improve self-discipline and not only bankroll management. In sportsbetting as an example, you will be offered with various matches and you happened to be only familiar and interested with the last 2 matches, what would you do? In may instances, gamblers would be seeking to bet on each game than to just bet with who you are familiar with. Well, no assurance of winning eitherway however, risk is for sure less with the team you know things about simply because you would be able to gauge which team between the match up, is more likely to win. Same thing goes, but not exactly the same, with other games. If it is pure luck based games, you will be having trial bets and if things are not going too well, then you might consider taking a break. Do some trial bets with small amount, I think this will help as well.

Well, in a logical viewpoint, rich people has a higher tendency of winning than average to poor individuals. Why? bigger your bankroll means more chances of betting and more chances of winning. With poor gamblers or ones who don't have that much they will only be able to bet a few times depending on their winning percentage. This is not to limit things, many people who are financially deprived  managed to win and turn things towards their lives. We are not playing against other players tho' but rather with your chances of winning and bankroll management in order to be profitable in the long run. Poor gamblers or gamblers having nothing much if financial freedom would be normally has higher nervousness but that doesn't mean that they are afraid to risk 'coz if that's the case they won't be even in this activity we re having in the first place.

And with random blaming or transferring of frustrations to objects or surroundings, then that won't be valid except for the fat that it could be one's reason to cope up with negative emotions. It is also a safeguarding technique used by them to not hurt their ego that they have lost that much from this industry.

Would be in huge profit for sure but I still won't blame them from doing so especially that time. We also have the regrets simply because we already saw how it showed the potential of of it. If you can take  back time, what would you do? Take note that it's value before is not as big as with the others. Therefore, they simply disregard the potential this industry is having. A man selling his pizza for a  or in exchange of his holdings that has nothing much if a value before. But since by now we saw already its peak price increase based on previous market price milestones. It might be too late for other investors but for me nothing's too late. The price is still below its previous all time high which should create enough validation with things that we could still ride the tide. Sometimes it is not only with one's silly decision, give him the benefit of the doubt that he had a strong reason from doing so. That's his money by that time in the first place and for sure he is one who have learned from it at the present. For now, Wait for the right entry point 'coz right now consolidation and demand are around and there are still tendencies for another price correction which we should be waiting to happen.

He probably based on the two options mentioned by OP. Of course if it is being objective then best thing to do is to let professionals do their thing about the case and the rest will be on the procedures and 'treatments' to be done in order for the main subject to escape from addiction. Given that there are conditions such as being a family member, then things should be specified with the coping his family members would do. Choices are to be harsh or to be soft speaking to the addicted member if the family and practically viewing, no addiction will be aided completely with just being strict of how things should be done even if they/he already knows it but still became a victim of gambling addiction.

On my end, I would be preferring a strict or harsh way to help me quit gambling but to other gamblers who are suffering as well with the obsession, being or showing more empathy on them. Quite of a matter between reward and reinforcement and how things should be really done.

To add, some gamblers are staying up late night and are being deprived of sleep due to stress and frustration in gambling. Bottomline here is that, gambling either online or landbased, would be detrimental to one's health if habits and behaviors won't be controlled. It is not only vices which should be avoided when it comes on gambling, but also the unhealthy lifestyle an individual could adapt because everything is done through online and with convenience. Both platforms could have its own benefit such as socialization, a bit of exercise with some walks if applicable. Again, it will just depend on the gambler himself how he would do things that would either harm or benefit oneself.
Well, they will still do however it is a matter of direct and indirect contact with those unwanted things. Being a second hand smoker in casinos would be worse than a third hand smoker with public establishments and vehicles in some cases. Threats will be always there and are moving on our daily lives but our task is to avoid them as much as possible, which is why the mentioned point of view is valid on my end. But like with gambling, will not guarantee anything.

Just depends on gambler's satisfactory with playing time and also depending on the game being played; some games are only consuming minutes while others, for example sports betting, would at least take an hour from you before seeing the result however you may or may not watch the game, but in such way you won't enjoy it. On my end I do play for the whole day but not consistently and continuously. I do often pick some bets with wagering limit, and if all of it lose, then I'd take a break and try betting again after a couple of hours to retry my luck. I cannot apply that limited time for my betting session 'coz in such sense I'd be forced to bet just within the time frame regardless if I would be lucky or not. Just go with what will make you comfortable betting with. We won't be certain of winning regardless of what strategy we use concerning the time we allot in gambling therefore we should at least make ourselves comfortable with of course moderation of the amount we engage. This would make us safe from regrets given that we gambled responsibly and at ease.

Well I guess it is with a different market presence with "poop coins". It has a hype therefore it would still be a good consideration especially if you are just checking coins and projects to invest. However, not all memecoins would be profitable. A luck along with thorough analysis of this market will be essential to your decision. One instance is with PEPE wherein before its release to 'higher' exchanges, it has been a loud topic outside this forum. As what we saw, hype alone could make a token without utility, a huge thing which should be the point of consideration for those who have their interest info it. Just don't go all out to avoid regrets if ever you will be making the wrong conclusion. In line with this is preference with the kind of investment. Meme tokens are good but if you are after bigger assurance of winning, then for sure there are the biggest names in this industry which are also showing extreme volatility at this moment.

Depends on what will work for you best. Some people are not into investments and that is just okay likewise with people who are not into saving. Difference could originate from the mindset ad circumstances an individual is having. If you are having large scale networks and been in investment industry or if your family does, then there's a high tendency that it would be a better option on your end. However if you are not familiar with taking that much of risk with investments then saving is still a good option however, there would be a limitation to the amount you will be getting at the 'end' depending on how much you are putting into it. In a general perspective, everyone dreams of an investment someday but not all people could take the risk and have enough resources to do so. In most instances people are chasing the necessity to make a living therefore excess money is going to savings and worse, nothing to be put eitherway.

Much better to say to prioritize what would work on your 'set up'. Not because others are doing good with investment, you will be guaranteed of the same outcome as them. Always measure the risk and your tolerance as an investor. If you cannot handle that much of doubt then that should already be an answer which pathway should you engage yourself with.

Has a point and the idea of comparison is there however those two are different; betting is different from investing. With gambling, luck is the only thing which will determine whether you will gain profit from your bet or not and with altcoin investment, checking the roadmap and the coin in general helps an investor to draw conclusion if it would be a good idea investing into it. But again, the thought is there.

In gambling, more picks means higher risk. However it depends on the gambler. Some gamblers are betting 4/6 win rate in a single set or sitting, although not on a daily basis but still that is a good win-lose ratio. Focusing in a single bet won't guarantee winning outcome so same thing with multiple bets. Only difference is bigger loss if ever you'd lose but not related with chance of winning. It'll only be reduced in some instances depending on your analogy and this is evident with sports betting although no certainty still with the outcome but it does work often. Whether it is quality over quantity or vice versa, it'l be the gambler's pocket to decide which way should the bets go.

Things may still change during that moment when you won the jackpot perhaps, depending on the circumstances or your overall mindset that time. You might consider rewarding yourself with things which could be too much. This is also the reason why planning is important' 'coz at least there will be some sort of things you will follow or something that will be your guide which could restrict you more than not having any plans at all. I never experienced winning that much like with most of the users here however I experienced having huge amount of money from different thing. And I became too problematic with my expenses that time which gives me guilt everytime I accidentally think of it.

But if ever I will be given a chance, I'd probably study a potential business that could generate profit. No matter how much money you are having, if you won' engage to something which could make it more, it'll eventually be consumed given that expenses are continuous. Even if investments has no guarantee of profit, at least you try and you could make something more out of it. Perhaps a grocery store or a water station. What's important is to have any to fully make use of the amount than with your 'wants'.

Interesting but no. I am generous in my own way. I think these two are different, I would treat some of my friends whenever I have  excess money and not only because I won in gambling. Also treating other people on my end is with moderation and if they are reciprocating it back if not equally, at least sometimes. I don't want them making friends with me because of such feat which is what I avoid. There are times I would be inviting them and times I don't. It is simply subjective and we are not required to do so. If you are a gambler or an individual who is not into generosity then you have your own reason. It won't make you a bad person but of course a good friend to those who knows how to appreciate. If you are also being choosy of people then that is as well fine.
Yes, every attitude is prone to abuse especially if it is being good to other people. Sometimes you could be generous as well to yourself and that rings the same attitude. What's bad is to require other people to do it to you if you yourself don't. All of us are into reciprocation unless if it is with your loved ones that you just want to be a 'provider' to them.

Gambling is only bad when the activity itself is over you as a gambler. Anything which is too much won't be considered good in any way. The way a gambler would handle gambling will determine the result whether it is a considerable activity or something you should stop and avoid. Well for sure we are all aware of the risks involved however if we think of ir, there are still gamblers who are fine with their journey and  that means there is still a chance for it to be considered, with initiative from the gamblers. Whether it is physical or financial loss, everything in gambling should be done with care to prevent worse things to happen.
I agree with mental wellness but it wil again fall down to the idea that one's mindset in gambling highly affects the outcome. Other risks and tendencies in the cited situation are possible if in the first place the gambler has been eaten by misconceptions of it. Usually, visions of individuals are to be lucky enough to win things. But as you continue engaging with gambling, you'd realize that variables can still be managed and corrected in the long run.

It is the point of realization that you have lost continuously which results to regrets. Losing is not a new thing in gambling and loss is just something you will feel more when numbers are getting that big that it'll literally hurt your bank account not only your bankroll in gambling. The regret I have experienced is when I lost consistently for 3 weeks. Regret originated with the thought that gambling was really not for me. It is because I was chasing profit back then, that I became frustrated in each loss and for some reason it pushed me to play until I win back everything I lost. However, it is not how gambling works and happening to its players.

We would all be in that situation as long as we are here in this industry. It is just fine having regrets which means you are aware of how bad or good your career as a gambler is. What's important is to learn if you are committing mistakes or to accept things and prioritize saving yourself from huge loss. It is normal to chase win however, if you are being too eager of it, you often make wrong decisions driving you too much towards the game.

Never heard of any. I am only familiar with referral and welcome bonuses 'coz it is more inclusive in most instances but indeed it would be a good thing to have in this industry if there's not a single site still to offer such promotion.
If this is the case, then probably they are protecting their platforms from abuse and that's just a normal response from them. It could also just be a coincidence given that with birthday bonuses, it will only happen once a year and if you are unlucky for that day then we cannot do anything about the outcome. On my end I would still appreciate it 'coz that's something I won't get on a daily basis. Also, doesn't mean that it is a special day for us, then same thing would be to the gambling site. We are still playing with our chances and fortune therefore we cannot wish for any certainty or assurance of an outcome that will be in favor for us.

Is it because of Bitcoin or is it because money is involved which is why we are affected by every pump and dump on its price. However if it is psychology of the market,  view it more as with FOMOs and manipulation. Bigger investors have the upper hand with manipulation of prices. And with news suddenly spreading, it triggers investors to create an action either selling out of nervousness or buying because of FOMO. It is easy to tell how things are really doing behind every actions of each investors. There's even a saying of "Buy the rumors, sell the news" in this industry as well.
Somewhat correct but it is not only between trading and holding, there are other ways which is staking and re-investing to projects which has potential. People who invested are more likely expecting and assuming profit but that's a normal thing. Psychology on the other hand is more with actions of investors in every increase and decline; to how will they react and will their actions be justifiable or just driven by their reasons.

Given how volatility works on its price then a mix of emotions will be always expected in the market in general.

Will be always dependent with the gambler as an individual. Will it be right to generalize? There's a high tendency that gamblers are confused of responsible practices and its actualization. As other have mentioned, no gambler is not aware of how dangerous it is to gamble and bet. We're just too hooked that we become unaware of what is actually happening. Domino effect that you will be driven and continue betting until you don't have nothing left with you. Process of addiction I guess but not conclusive to all of the gamblers. It is also applicable to anything that consumes your time that you are too happy doing it. At such state, we disregard ideologies of how things should done.


Indeed addiction is a different thing. Remember the idea of vices? As a child you won't be dreaming of doing so since you know that it is a  bad thing to do. Then a cliché twist of faith to some, they ended trying or engaging to vices such as smoking. Addiction (assuming exaggeration), will make you a bit irrational given that you know things are bad, wherein in this case gambling too much, however you would still continue with your initiative.

Exactly, they could be the richest people. These are all just beliefs; I am not saying that it has no benefit to to people but if it concerns certainty then I highly doubt. Gamblers who does are just having no other option to fulfill their confidence whenever they are gambling, or to boost their courage to gamble whenever they are seeking for such recommendations. Well, to some it helps them but that's them. It won't be applicable to all people. If they happened to win out of seer prediction then I'd view it as coincidence. Why? If it is always giving them the win then that win, then that would be the time I would believe it is working. But as long as there's no consistency then that would be accounted for the gambler's luck and fortune.
No chance at all right?
It is like asking a stranger on which team you would bet. Basically you are paying (if you do) them to take a guess for you and that you will bet on it. Either you win or lose, is it fulfilling? The answer is the same reason why I don't do such thing. Atleast save yourself from the embarassment you could possibly be having from yourself. If you know to yourself that you cannot gamble on your own then what's the need to do so? NEVER be too dependent with such things. Gambling is gambling; it is just your luck against odds.

Probably it is with Bitcoin's market price volatility and overall usage. A business simply needs to revolve the gross on expenses to run the business itself; salary of employees, maintenance, inventory of goods (if you are in retail), and the likes. Imagine accepting Bitcoin payment for the whole week and the market price by that time is high. What to expect? High transaction fees. Then on the following week, the price suddenly declined, and on the same instance, the retail shop is in need of raw products or products to be sold, would you be selling your holdings immediately? That would be resulting to permanent loss. Would you wait? It will be a problem running the business while waiting. This is the possible challenge I view assuming that all transactions will be in BTC. Overall sustainability of the business will be a problem in such conditions. The only instance I would be seeing Bitcoin adoption as a mode of payment for businesses if if it is  stand alone and a service provider that does not require that much of revolving funds to run it. For example, a law firm run by a single attorney. He/She could endure holing as his sacrifice to earn profit once the market recover after a decline. Am I making valid points here?

I saw small proprietorships in my country which tried to do the same thing and unfortunately they eventually closed although not sure of the particular cause but thinking of possibilities then it might have been a factor. So if you are planning to also do the same thing then make sure to do your own research about it. Things won't be easily actualized given that adoption of something which is not common to all of your target market or audiences. Always manage the risk.