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Re: Gamblers with addiction and deferred life syndrome
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Zlantann
on 29/08/2025, 12:21:40 UTC
When I read an article about a gambler with addiction, I noticed that he often mentioned that when he started to accumulate debts among friends, and loans from banks, he began to eat worse, stopped buying new clothes. He began to live in the Syndrome of Deferred Life. What kind of syndrome is this?

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Deferred life syndrome - is a psychological condition in which a person constantly postpones a full life, happiness and satisfaction of their needs to an indefinite future.

Some gamblers suffer from these mental health problems since they believe that they will win big someday. I know some of them who will tell you their plans for the future when they will big. They can go to the extent of selling personal belongings and borrowing for gambling because they assume they are paying the price for a bright future.

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Do you think problem gamblers can save themselves to start living in the "bright future" they hope for after a big win at the casino?
The same goes for problem bettors and sports betting.

The news of people who won big and later became poor is more popular than those who maximize their wins. Human wants are insatiable, so these gamblers might have a bigger mental picture of their future. Instead of being satisfied with modest houses and cars, they might want to increase their bets so that they can own mansions, a private jet, and a yacht. But if I were in their shoes, a single big win is enough to give me the good life I crave.
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Re: Does sign campaign payments directly to the casino make you to gamble?
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Zlantann
on 29/08/2025, 11:35:35 UTC
The answer is affirmative, signature campaigns paid to casinos actually make you to gamble.  There are some instances in which the payment for signature campaign is less than the minimum withdrawal, in that case one will be required to bet with it to aim for the minimum withdrawal to be able to make withdrawal.  Apart from this, the temptation to gamble when you have some balance is very high which is why payment of signature campaign into the casino actually make one to gamble more.

There was a case in the forum where the minimum withdrawal was higher than the signature weekly payment, and many people frowned at it. The best option was to wait and receive more than one weekly payment before withdrawal ( if the campaign lasts more than one week).

Back to the topic, it is tempting for gamblers to receive payments in casinos. The temptation is even higher if it is a reputable casino that has many enticing offers. But if the forum is not a source of income, using just signature earnings for gambling is a smart move.
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Re: Could AI Analyzing the Entire Bitcoin Blockchain Create a Surveillance Risk?
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Zlantann
on 29/08/2025, 11:07:32 UTC
I recently read about an MIT and IBM model trained on millions of Bitcoin transactions, already being used to quickly identify suspicious patterns. It got me wondering if we’re adequately prepared for what’s coming.

Has anyone else here been thinking about this? Are there discussions happening about potential safeguards—or is this just something we'll have to live with?

I'd really like to hear your thoughts on this.

AI might be able to trace or track transactions fast and accurately but they might not able to link transactions to an individual. The only medium a wallet can be linked to an individual is if the owner has done KYC in a centralized platform. As much as bitcoin users use P2P through decentralized exchanges, AI can only track the transactions, but the identities of the users will not be unraveled. With some countries making some anti-privacy laws, staying anonymous is becoming hard. But we can always use privacy tools at our disposal to cover up our tracks.
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Re: ⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions
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Zlantann
on 29/08/2025, 10:32:05 UTC
Mourinho leaving Fenerbahce for me is not something that just happened, I think it was a planned work, maybe the Fenerbahce board are not ok with how the Turkish disciplinary board will start taking harsh decisions on the club even when is not necessary that's why they allowed him go, I think. Fine he has his own way of replying to matters that affects him without hiding how he feels but after that group chat that was revealed some months ago I think this is the result.

When a coach doesn't show respect to his club, he should expect such reactions. Jose Mourinho has been taking down on Fenerbahçe and that's unprofessional for a coach at his level.  I didn't expect this sack to happen so soon because I thought he would be in charge of the club till the end of the current season. The two-time former Champions League winner said last season that he would like to coach a club that is not playing in the Champions League if he leaves the Turkish club. Maybe he might target a struggling Premier League club.
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Re: UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Season
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Zlantann
on 28/08/2025, 16:52:52 UTC
This UEFA Champions League play-off match should have been a little more exciting but in this match we witnessed that Benfica won but the first match between them was a draw. The Portuguese team may have already qualified for the Champions League group stage because they defeated Jose Mourinho's club. You are right that everyone believes in what Jose Mourinho can do which is why many may have been in favor of this Fenerbahce team but on the field Benfica was the better team in the UCL playoff match. It is largely true that Fenerbahce could not make the most of their majority superiority, they should have been considerably stronger before this decisive clash perhaps everyone noticed that Fenerbahce was not dominant.

The Portuguese League is rated higher than the Turkish league.  Based on some betting platforms, Benfica had a 64% chance of winning the match against Fenerbahce. But I was surprised that the Turkish club did not replicate the first performance.  They were the better side in Istanbul but fell short of that performance in Lisbon. Maybe people thought that Fenerbahce would have qualified because of the past records of Jose Mourinho. But his experience and tactical skills couldn't help his side because they were overwhelmed by Benfica's strength. 
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Re: Do you think governments should set limits on how much one can gamble daily?
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Zlantann
on 28/08/2025, 16:27:23 UTC
As what the question is, Do you think governments should set limits on how much one can gamble daily?

It's not a bad idea. But it will be ideal to calculate gambling limits based on the income of citizens. There should be a percentage of the citizen's income that is the limit that can be used for gambling.

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Should this is be good deterrent to at least minimized gambling in a certain country? Or does it force gamblers to uses illegal means or even travel outside of the country that has this strict law to continue with their gambling?

It will minimise the number of new gamblers dince this limitations might start making gambling unpopular. Moderate gamblers might control their gambling activities because of this restrictions. But addicted gamblers will seek other means to feed their abnormal behaviour.
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Re: Bitcoin investment failed
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Zlantann
on 28/08/2025, 16:07:22 UTC
Investing is when you buy something and hope that its price will rise after several years. This was not the case with Bitcoin in the early days, as the probability of failure was high and Bitcoin had no long term value.

Only a few people knew the potential of Bitcoin in 2011, so I don't blame him for his losses. Maybe I would have also sold mine immediately when the price increased. Those who kept their coins to date should be celebrated because it took lots of courage and patience to achieve that.

But it's not yet too late. Many people still don't know the potential of Bitcoin. I registered on a forum where they were discussing investment, and nobody knew much about Bitcoin. When I began to narrate my experience with Bitcoin and how the price has increased over the years, they called me a scammer. I never told them to invest but most of them believe that Bitcoin is a scam. So we are still at the early stage and there is still time to keep accumulating.
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Re: The economy is about competition
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Zlantann
on 28/08/2025, 15:26:58 UTC
One country's decline is a benefit to another one. It might sound cold and selfish but the truth is that if one economy is declining, you can use this to your advantage. If one country has a failing economy and they can no longer produce high quality products and their trade is losing significance then another country can sweep in and give better offers. This is simply the reality and so economy should not have emotions in because it will not do you good. If you want to improve your financial state, you have to compete. This is true even with smaller scale marketplace. Not a country's but let's say in one city. If one seller fails to deliver good products, you can sell better ones and take their customers. There is no space in the economy for soft hearted because everything is a competition. You have to compete for resources. You have to compete for demand. You have to compete for customers.

Economically the world is a global market.  Just as businesses are competing for market share, nations also try to outsmart each other. The competition is so fierce that it could lead to attacks to sabotage economies. China became the second biggest economy because it took advantage of its population and technological development to take over the market share of many countries. With cheap labour and fast production speed China was able to produce cheap quality products. Many countries had to diversify into other areas while they depended on China for diverse products.
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Re: 🏆 If You're New to Crypto Here's Some Stuff I Wish Someone Told Me Early On
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Zlantann
on 27/08/2025, 16:27:20 UTC
Any well informed newbie will only be quick to learning and slow in actions, this has a lot of meaning in determining for what we choose to go for, having the opportunity of discovering this forum is an added advantage, whereby some have taken it serious to learn and develop some knowledge from the opportunity they had, to an extent, we all have started being a newbie, this forum is welcoming enough in giving information to everyone that seek to have it, because you will know more about cryptocurrency and be able to stand independent.

My biggest regret as a newbie was failure to learn. I was depending on some people who called themselves professionals for information about the crypto space. When I later found out that they were scammers, I just concluded that the crypto industry had nothing to offer. My failure to read about Bitcoin made me join the industry late. My advice for Newbies is for them to verify all information before believing or implementing it.

Any project that promises a get-rich-quick coin or an airdrop should be avoided because many of them could be scams. Scammers are devising new ways to exploit the vulnerability of newbies; there is a need to be cautious and alert at all times.
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Re: Offshore Betting Sites & Crypto Casinos: India’s Next Grey Zone?
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Zlantann
on 27/08/2025, 15:36:48 UTC
With the Indian government tightening regulations around online gaming and betting, many local platforms face stricter rules. However, offshore betting sites and crypto casinos are becoming popular among Indian players. Do you think these platforms are filling a gap, or are they adding more legal and financial risks for users?

A business gap cannot remain void it will always be filled. Since gamblers will always seek alternative means to enjoy betting activities, the restrictions by the Indian government will make room for unregistered casinos to fill the gap created by registered casinos. If the market is there, a business will always seek for means to satisfy customers. Don't be amazed that most of these casinos in India will restructure their operations by maybe changing names and getting these offshore licences so that they can still offer betting services to Indians.
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Re: gambling and divorce
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Zlantann
on 27/08/2025, 15:03:52 UTC
Due to the stigma attached to gambling, most persons by default wants to hide their gambling habit from their partner especially when they know their partner is a very hyper active and repulsive person, and such partner cannot handle such information about  their other partner in most cases, that alone gets them to want to keep hiding their gambling activities so as not to cause any form of uproar in the family or pit their relationship on the line.

But all of this is not excuse enough because if you hold onto those excuse to hide your gambling behavior, eventually you will get exposed and loose out in your relationship in some cases so it is best to come clean amd inform your partner soyou don't have to battle it in the nears future and cause issues you would have prevented much earlier

Gambling is not an activity that should be hidden from one's partner. It should be one of the most important discussions that should happen before marriage because it involves money. If your partner is not willing to tolerate your gambling behavior, you would have to choose between leaving the relationship and quitting gambling.

There was a thread here on this forum that talked about a young man who used funds that were saved for their marriage to gamble. It was even his partner who brought most of the funds. My partner was not comfortable with gambling because she had the wrong mindset about gambling. But when she saw that I gambled responsibly, she was no longer worried about my gambling events..
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Re: Philippine House has introduced a bill to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve.
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Zlantann
on 27/08/2025, 14:34:29 UTC
El Salvador made the mistake of thinking that bitcoin could save their economy and they got too dependent on it, but I don't think they made any mistakes with their bitcoin investment strategy.

If I remember correctly they are holding over 6k2BTC worth over $700 million and the capital they have spent is $300 million. That means the profit they made was around $400 million and that's not a bad profit.

In my opinion, for countries, organizations and companies, those with large capital and can invest long term. They can and should invest whenever they are ready, they don't have to wait for a bear season or a bitcoin price crash to buy, and El Salvador and MSTR are doing quite well with that strategy. The bear season waiting strategy is more suitable for small investors.

I have been active in the thread about El Salvador making Bitcoin a legal tender and I don't think the country bought Bitcoin because they wanted it to save their economy maybe from collapse. They just had a comprehensive plan that includes a bitcoin city which comprises several projects like mining facilities, hotels,  resorts, etc.  Sadly, the country couldn't go ahead with these projects, but they kept buying Bitcoin.  El Salvador’s Bitcoin investment has been profitable, and it seems they have a long-term approach. 
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Re: ⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions
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Zlantann
on 26/08/2025, 20:06:04 UTC
Rumor has it that Galatasaray are very much interested in signing Donnarumma this summer, but I believe since Manchester City have also shown interest in Donnarumma this season, Donnarumma will prefer a move to Manchester City over Galatasary. Ederson will not accept to be a second choice goalkeeper if Manchester City signs Donnarumma, so it is expected Manchester City will sell Ederson to another club.

Some popular sports news channels reported the opposite of your comments. It has been reported that Gianluigi Donnarumma will be moving to Manchester City. Personal terms have been agreed, and City might be giving €30 million as a transfer fee. Meanwhile, 31-year-old Ederson has expressed his desire to move to the Turkish club Galatasaray. And the Turkish side has concluded with his earnings, but they are offering City about €15 million. Since the club already has good goalkeepers like Stefan Ortega and new signing James Trafford. So the Brazilian would have to leave. Within a few weeks, we might end up seeing these two deals materialise.
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Re: The economics of mass deportation in the US
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Zlantann
on 26/08/2025, 19:06:37 UTC
Regardless of their contributions to the economy, if they came in illegally, they should be deported. These workers are exploited by big employers who take advantage of their illegal status. This policy will also serve as a deterrent to other immigrants who want to come in illegally. Trump should also devise other means to cover the labour shortage gaps created by these mass deportations.

But I am not pleased with Trump's attack on educational institutions. Revoking a student's visa because of racial, religious, or cultural affiliations is against the founding principles of the US. It is hurting the educational sector financially.
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Re: Gambling as a way to recover the economy, effective or not?
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Zlantann
on 26/08/2025, 18:43:05 UTC
It may be a source of money, mostly from financially bouyant tourists, yet it isn't enough to awake a whole economy by itself. Gambling may boost tourism, hotels, restaurants, as well as local jobs, though it equally has it risks associated with it such as social problems and dependent on a sector. Sri Lanka may need larger reforms and firm policies for better recovery. Personally, I might not choose to travel for gambling purposes alone, yet I might love to check it out when I visiting such area.

Attracting high rollers to the country will increase revenue, create new business, and increase employment opportunities.  Small businesses would also grow since there will be high patronage from tourists. Countries like Macau and Cyprus depend heavily on gambling revenue but it's not enough to revive the economy.

I think tax income from the casinos is very big that's why this idea appears because basically SriLangka want to makes this income to develop their economic conditions and i feel like if their government is really serious potentially this project will be success especially if high roller gamblers are starting to interested to visit this country to gamble probably it can help the people economy a lot

The government would also have to create an enabling environment that would attract tourists. Security, good infrastructure,  quality services, etc, should be in place for the government to achieve their aim of raising funds from the gambling sector.
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Re: Gambling Ad warns sufficiently
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Zlantann
on 26/08/2025, 18:17:21 UTC
You are absolutely correct in saying that access is just ridiculously easy. Children are conditioned by loot-box systems and hammered by social marketing. Look at these 27% of 11-17-year-olds gambled with their own funds last year. KYC is not an impenetrable shield as age checks are clumsy and avoidable. A combination of bank or application level gambling blocks, tough parental controls and stricter ad/algorithm limits with actual enforcement on the platforms are some prominent solution that should be implemented rather than just vibing along.That reduces exposure and minimizes friction even when a child attempts to sneak in.

Parents have a more significant role in curbing underage gambling. This is because the rate of gaming adds they are exposed to can lead them to start gambling. And it is well known that underage gamblers can easily become hooked or addicted. Gambling platforms shouldn't just ask for people's ages, but they should be verified accordingly. Parents should also monitor how their children use their funds. It's quite alarming that such a significant number of underage youths engage in gambling in the UK.
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Re: Skill or educational certificate
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Zlantann
on 25/08/2025, 19:33:58 UTC
I have seen many people saying they'll love the two, I think i won't be left behind on this but if I have only one option among the two I will choose skills and I have my reasons for that, am from a country where your educational certificate doesn't guarantee you automatic employment but if I have skill I might even be safe employed and there are many companies that prefer skilled worker persons so I might also get employed and maybe sponsor my education later, it only requires me to work hard and always remain focused, although i must be sincere If I must accept skills, I must have gone through the basic education which is primary to atleast secondary level then i can train myself in the university if I start getting money from the skill I learnt.

Some professionals will require a certificate for you to practice.  To be a lawyer, doctor, or others who don't just need skill but certification from a recognised higher institution. So if your aim is to pursue a career that requires a certificate, you would have to go to school.

But if you want to pursue a career that requires just skills to practice, you don't need to study for any certificate. An online class or apprenticeship could teach a skill that can make someone successful. The most important part of education is the ability to read, understand, and write.
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Re: Right or Wrong Way :How did you start your gambling journey and how is it going?
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Zlantann
on 25/08/2025, 19:03:26 UTC
How about you? How did you start, and how’s it going so far?

I started on the wrong note. Some of my neighbours were making good money from gambling. When I inquired two they were wining these game, they said they had access to rigged games. Out of greed, I used an amount that I cannot afford to lose to gamble. At the end I lost the game but I kept trying.  Chasing losses and gambling for money became my style until I discovered that it was solely for entertainment. My gambling experience has been responsible now, and I now play for fun and don't chase losses anymore.
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Re: What will happen if Bitcoin mining could only be done using solar energy?
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Zlantann
on 25/08/2025, 18:17:17 UTC
There will probably be a significant reduction in the hashrate, at least in the early phase. That's expected because Bitcoin mining right now is heavily dependent on other sources. Miners can't just shift to solar power overnight. But I believe it will catch up eventually and a new hashrate record will be hit. 

I think the issue with solar power when used in Bitcoin mining is it's unstable nature. Bitcoin mining is energy-demanding and operates 24/7 while solar power isn't around the clock and is also dependent on the weather.
The government would have to give these miners time to switch to solar. In some countries, solar batteries could be charged so that they could work around the clock. But it will be very expensive.

I don't see the need for the government to impose such rules to miners. It would be at their own loss since they make money as well from the electricity consumed by those mining farms. I would reply directly to the title of this topic, solar energy has long been a back up option for miners.

The government can make such laws when power generation is less than the demand in a country.  A few years ago, Kazakhstan had to reduce electric supply to miners because it was believed that they were the cause of power outages in the city of Almaty. The government can decide to cut miners out of the power grid because of other important sectors.
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Re: French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)
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Zlantann
on 23/08/2025, 13:15:35 UTC
Donnarumma might be PSG backup option if Chevalier experiences an unexpected injury or the goalkeeper, as PSG already has a new goalkeeper this season. However, we haven't seen his full potential at PSG, so I can't yet judge whether Chevalier is better than Donnarumma. Let's see how he performs before PSG actually uses him as their first-choice goalkeeper.
Against Angers, they didn't do much, so PSG need to play a tougher team first to see how strong he is in guarding PSG defense.

Donnarumma is one of the best goalkeepers in the world and might not accept being a reserve player. It is in the public domain that the Italian wants to leave the French club. But no deal has been secured because of the price PSG placed on him. They were asking for as high as €40m-50m, which might have scared clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City away.

But based on news from some news outlets, the club has reduced its price to €20-30 million. PSG might risk losing for free next season if he remains in France.