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Re: La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2025/26
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_BlackStar
on 22/08/2025, 22:28:34 UTC
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The fact that this is normal for them does not correspond with how they played their first game this season. They won, no doubt about it, but the game itself was not the most exciting; it was difficult for them, and I think they are simply not used to Alonso's style of play and his demands yet. Alonso himself said that this is not a one-year project and that it is not a given that he himself believes in victory in the first season.
Alonso hinted at doubts in his first season, instead of being optimistic about the players he has at his disposal to compete for the title and stop Barcelona. Alonso has a squad have a better squad than Atletico Madrid and Barcelona - but he seems to doubt himself and his squad, even though winning titles is indeed difficult. I don't know why he hesitated and wasn't more optimistic - it certainly wasn't his way of being modest.

Barcelona has improved significantly in recent seasons - but they are still plagued by financial constraints. Barcelona and its players are built on trust and mutual support - the club's interests seem to take precedence over any individual player.
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Re: 99% of players will never get rich on bets.
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_BlackStar
on 22/08/2025, 22:08:15 UTC
I mean, of course, sports betting. In casino games based on chance, such as roulette, many more people will not be able to get rich - 99.9% or 99.99% or even 99.999%. There are many prerequisites for such a forecast. On the one hand, we know the statistics, although they are contradictory. The overwhelming majority of players, approaching 99%, according to various estimates, lose money in sports betting in the long term. If you ask me for links to studies, then, I'm afraid I will have nothing to show you. This is very difficult to do and difficult to achieve truthful results. Not all players are inclined to tell the truth and it will be difficult for an outside researcher to verify. However, the longer the period we take, the more likely it is that the winners are only people who were lucky. So I wonder what motivates people who want to get rich on sports betting if they believe in such a pattern? Do the players sincerely believe in their own exceptionalism and genius?
Gambling wasn't created to make gamblers rich - it's a game for those who want to have fun. However, in practice, many gamblers change their mindset simply because they think they can get rich by gambling, but they forget that this is the wrong approach to gambling.

The high or low odds of winning often trigger gamblers' desire to win money from gambling. They stake their money in the hope of winning - but they seem to forget that losses can occur even with a 99% chance of winning. Don't gamble to get rich - that's simply not a healthy mindset and is wrong.
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Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2025/2026
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_BlackStar
on 21/08/2025, 19:42:12 UTC
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If faced with a choice I think Manchester United need a defender, I'm not saying the current players are bad but it's not a bad idea to prepare a better squad. Last season's experience should be an example of the failure of the defensive line even though there are many reasons there. Based on Man United transfer records this season, they are prioritizing the attack line by spending 150 million while for their defense line they only spent 4 million + new players from the academy. I don't understand why the coach is so confident in the current defense line or maybe he has other plans?
But the reality is - Manchester United's defense is still very weak and this is an unresolved issue. Last season - Manchester United conceded 54 goals in 38 Premier League games, while only scoring 44. These goal statistics clearly show that Manchester United needs better players, although I'm not saying their defenders are too bad to be given more playing time.

So far, I don't know which defenders Manchester United have brought in to bolster their defense. They started the season with a defeat—but it's still too early to say they'll be the same as last season. The next match is against Fulham - it is an away game for United, so they need to try everything to win 3 points so as not to fall too far behind.
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Re: Let's Gamble smart
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_BlackStar
on 21/08/2025, 18:52:56 UTC
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Don't you see how gambling is tempting, like you can use $2 to have different possibilities with potential win of $1m depending on the casino max cashout but winning that potential money is the problem because casino isn't foolish enough to make you a millionaire in just one day. You have seen how gullible people put money on ponzi schemes even despite the warnings? It's not like they don't know, they do but they are just stupid because of greed, that's how gamblers think sometimes.
$2 won't make you a millionaire in a day, or even a month, or a year if you're just trying your luck at gambling. $2 can become $10 or even $100 if you're really lucky - but it doesn't make sense to turn it into $1 million, even if you're talking about the potential for a big win.

Many gamblers have spent more than they've won - they admit they lost, but they don't stop because their gambling goals are different. Someone who always wants to make money from gambling tends to have less logical decisions and mindsets - even if they win, I don't think they'll be able to beat the casino and become a millionaire.
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Re: 🟢 Rainbet.com | Crypto Casino & Sportsbook | Competitive Rewards 🎁
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_BlackStar
on 21/08/2025, 18:41:36 UTC
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Is it really possible to reach that stage?
The social circle we surround ourselves with is enough to control an addicted self, and I believe that's effective, provided that the habit of using a smartphone or staring at a PC monitor is limited.

I don't know how everyone spends their time outside of work. My busy schedule consists of gatherings, enjoying drinks, and casual conversation without a smartphone. Situations like that can help distract me from the habit of online gambling.
The phenomenon that actually occurs is different from what you want to explain - you will even find a group of people at the same table busy with their own smartphones without talking to each other, even if there is then it is a routine meeting discussing something urgent. In fact - over 90% of people are busy with their smartphones when they're at the same table. This phenomenon isn't unique to one country - but to almost every country.

Diverting your attention to reduce the intensity of gambling can be done in various ways, one of which is pursuing a hobby. You can exercise, play on PlayStation, go fishing, or anything you find that will distract you from gambling -I think this is more effective while enjoying the world.
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Re: Is it important to gamble even when you know your win are not guaranteed .
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_BlackStar
on 20/08/2025, 21:59:27 UTC
Gambling is not an event that a gambler must guarantee himself to win but it is an event of prediction. You only predict to win and in the process you might lose or win. Though there is an anxiety to win for new gamblers and most time it is when they win in their first games and you will see them gambling every day to win big. Even though they are at the losing side they believed that they will win big one day. That is the believe of all gamblers and not only the new gamblers.
The basic concept of gambling is uncertainty - you are not guaranteed to win and you are not guaranteed to lose, meaning you have a chance of getting either one when you bet on something. Every gambler's hope is a win - certainly bigger than what they bet, but in reality big wins are so elusive that it's not right to gamble without considering any risks.

Gambling has obvious risks - you will lose money, but there is always hope and that is where a gambler's curiosity lies and they will try to win it. Losing and winning are two things that are part of the game - so it's not the gambling platform's fault if you lose, even if you go bankrupt completely.
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Re: Sometimes its good to have patience in gambling.
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_BlackStar
on 18/08/2025, 20:39:19 UTC
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What a good way to start the season. Op congratulations it was courage that lead you this far, but to some extent it's considered as greed  to ignore a cash out worth 29x of your bet amount.
LOL - 29x isn't much if someone only bets $0.1, but it's certainly a good deal if they're betting around $10 per bet. I don't recommend cashing out even if they get 29x for low stakes - meaning they can save it for tomorrow, unless it's a large amount.

Since this season began I've had several  cash out  opportunities but refused to seize them and unfortunately  they all ended up in loss I've not made any win this season  however I'm  not pressured because  I didn't  stake with money above my means or gambled irresponsible I promised to follow schedule and so far it has been working for me, unlike when I gamble based on how I feel at the moment.
Losses are part of gambling - you have to accept them and be responsible for them. Not withdrawing for previous winnings isn't always considered a bad idea - in my opinion, it really depends on how much you've won, so withdrawing can be considered the best idea.
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Re: ⚽ Premier League 2024/2025 Discussion Thread ⚽
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_BlackStar
on 18/08/2025, 20:30:16 UTC
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Manchester United hosting Arsenal at Old Trafford on first matchday for both sides, this was a crucial game and winning was expected from both sides but unluckily for the Red Devils, they settled for defeats which is weigh out of the picture. Ruben Amorim men come out and play good football but no evidence to show for it since they're battered and stopped by the formidable defendlines of the visitors.

Mikel Arteta and his men had just one target, a win win situation was all they privatized for and they captivated their scoring opportunity in the first halve. In the second halve, Gunners got under pressure and couldn't slash their chance, they fought for defensive display but was it good enough? Oh yeah we see how determined and fierce they were in the defenseless. Arsenal are competitors and EPL title contenders this season.
Statistically, we all know that Manchester United dominated the match - they just couldn't score despite having several good chances. Arsenal only managed one goal in the first half and couldn't add another until the end of the match. Manchester United tried very hard - but unfortunately, they failed despite having 22 shots, 7 of which were on target.

Arsenal have been title contenders in recent seasons - but they haven't been serious. Liverpool have tended to be more successful than Arsenal - certainly because only Liverpool have been able to stop Manchester City's title-winning streak. Arsenal are a great team - but they haven't been able to win the Premier League title due to poor performances towards the end of the season.
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Re: What are your thoughts on cockfighting?
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_BlackStar
on 18/08/2025, 20:14:56 UTC
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It will never be fun to me watching animals fight to death and I will not bet in such cruelty, I think it’s something that should not happen, in my country cockfight is not popular but we have ram fight and I also think it is cruel. There is a line between fun and wickedness and cockfight is a very wicked and cruel sport.
Cockfighting isn't a sport - in my opinion, it's a form of traditional gambling that predates modern gambling. I'm not a fan of it and to this day, I've never participated in it, even as a spectator - but some people actually find cockfighting a fun activity. Cockfighting is different from boxing which is called a sport - so cockfighting should not be a sports bet and it is called other bets.

About cockfighting betting - I have never bet anything on cockfighting, but it might be interesting when I am near the arena even though it is actually difficult for me to choose which chicken will win. But then I realized that cockfighting is a popular bet in society and is of interest to certain groups.
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Re: Nobody don't want to borrow money but they need to do it
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_BlackStar
on 18/08/2025, 20:03:55 UTC
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Borrowing is not bad, but your reasons for borrowing determine if its worth it or not. For individuals taking a loan for an investment is good, because your investment or business will generate profit and it can be used to service your loan and hopefully break free from it, but taking a loan for luxury use, I don't thinks it's advisable.
Countries definitely need to borrow to help it develop, because I have never seen or heard of country that develops without borrowing. So it's very important for such countries to put the money borrowed to good use, so it can help develop the country.
I agree that not all loans are bad - the difference is the purpose. If the main purpose of the loan is investment, you'll likely need to provide some documentation, including monthly payslips or other evidence, as banks won't wait for investment returns to repay the loan. Borrowing for lifestyle is obviously a bad idea - but some people also borrow to survive.

If someone wants to take out a loan, they need to ensure their cash flow is not hampered by monthly bills. Banks require several documents as collateral and your application may even be rejected after they review the documents. In my opinion, not borrowing for investment is a good idea, meaning you shouldn't force yourself to invest when you don't have the money.
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Re: What happens when there is no more Bitcoin available to buy?
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_BlackStar
on 18/08/2025, 19:19:34 UTC
With so many people around the world buying Bitcoin, it’s like a city’s power supply system suddenly collapsing. I can’t imagine it. What do you think?
The market would die without trading volume - profitability would be non-existent and that's a terrible scenario for any asset. However - I don't think that will happen, because the bitcoin market will remain active regardless of volume. Investors, holders and traders need volatility to generate returns - so the market will always be active, even if trading volume fluctuates significantly.
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Re: La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2025/26
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_BlackStar
on 18/08/2025, 19:09:18 UTC
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Even statistically, Atletico Madrid were superior in all aspects and should have won the match. however, Simeone made a blunder with his substitutions, which disrupted the rhythm of the game, left the midfield vulnerable, and allowed many unchallenged crosses. this gave Espanyol the chance to capitalize on their opportunities. it serves as an important lesson for Simeone as he must anticipate the impact of every tactical decision and work on improving the team’s efficiency.
Sometimes substitutions are considered a blunder simply because of a loss - but I believe Diego Simeone made them to improve the game's efficiency and open up more chance to score more than just one goal. In the end - we all understand that in football, the team that dominates the game doesn't always win. Atletico Madrid's loss was certainly unexpected, but they couldn't avoid it, despite Diego Simeone's efforts.

I just checked the standings - apparently Barcelona are top with 3 points and have scored 3 goals in their first game. Atletico Madrid have had a less than satisfactory start to the season - not terrible, but losing is often considered a bad thing. They still have plenty of chances as they have 37 games left - it's only the start of the season, so it won't be decisive.
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Re: Do you think betting companies wants you addicted?
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_BlackStar
on 18/08/2025, 18:47:11 UTC
What's your opinion, do you support his statement?
Yes - that statement is true in one sense, but the gambling industry is also given the responsibility to prevent more irresponsible gamblers in several ways. They know that gamblers will eventually become addicted - they know the profits they will make will be very high, but they also don't want to state out loud that their target market is irresponsible gamblers.

Almost all casinos will advise their customers to gamble responsibly and wisely. This advice is written on their website - but have you ever find a casino intentionally block you just because you're consistently losing? So what's wrong here? I don't think the casino is to blame, as it's the gambler's responsibility to gamble responsibly.
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Re: Are you someone who sees certain patterns when playing slot games?
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_BlackStar
on 17/08/2025, 22:06:23 UTC
Sometimes I try this pattern myself, always paying attention to each roll before finally buying the bonus... but in the end, I fail more often than I win, especially since I don't really believe that I can predict when the lightning will strike.

What I often do in slot games is try spinning several times after breaking the pattern, then buy spins. The results are still uncertain, but this gives me confidence in slot games, even though winning is still random.
Believing in certain patterns in slot games is understandable - but it's not an easy way to win big. The algorithms used are difficult for the average human brain to crack - especially when playing without any analysis. The randomness of the patterns makes it difficult for many players to guess the correct pattern - so it's understandable why slots are considered a game of luck. I don't like guessing patterns in slot games - I mean it's just a fun game without requiring much in-depth analysis to notice specific patterns in order to win.
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Re: Taken loan to gamble is very risky, what do you think?
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_BlackStar
on 17/08/2025, 21:52:41 UTC
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Let alone gambling, sometimes we have many perspectives on loans, such as when we borrow for investment or to support our lifestyle, and even that will have pros and cons.

Especially when it comes to gambling, which we clearly know is merely a game of chance. When we’re lucky, we may achieve good results in gambling, but when luck isn’t on our side, we’ll end up making things much worse because we’ll inevitably suffer losses from it.

Therefore, it is clear that forcing one's will in this matter is not advisable, although it may depend on individual choices when borrowing money for gambling. However, as advice, it would be better to avoid such actions because the results will not be effective if forced.
Selling valuables to gamble is highly bad idea - so is taking out a loan to gamble. The risk of loss is bigger than the potential gain - loans often default and default. This isn't just about what happens online - at the real-world gambling table, selling personal belongings like watches, phones, or other items is a bad idea if you want to survive. Losing is completely unavoidable in gambling - so it's unwise to force yourself to gamble when you have no money.

But because of this topic, I was wondering - have you ever done it before?
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Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2025/2026
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_BlackStar
on 17/08/2025, 21:41:38 UTC
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Gyokeres is a player that many expectations are expected from him and that makes it very observant to everyone when he performs less in any game. This may be his first season and first game in the Premier League which was suppose to be overlooked for him, but he’s blamed by many already that he’s a poor player that can not do well in the premier league. Gyokeres should be giving more time in my own opinion, because I feel he’ll do better with time and have to first understand the pattern of the game before we can rate him again. He will not have a poor stay in this club but he will continue to develop overtime.
As a center-forward, his failure to score goals would naturally be considered a bad. But as you said, this is his first season in the Premier League and he needs time to adapt to a new atmosphere and a different style of play. Some players need months to find their best form with their new team - others don't need that long and it also depends on the team's playing strategy.

Viktor Gyökeres has a good goal-scoring record with Sporting - not only that, but he also provides assists. With Arsenal, Viktor Gyökeres will need to work extra hard to earn the fans' respect. If Viktor Gyökeres goes a long stretch without scoring, his morale will down and I'm sure his best form won't be easy to achieve.
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Re: Do you believe in momentum when betting on games?
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_BlackStar
on 17/08/2025, 21:16:52 UTC
For example, let’s say one team starts off slow and falls behind early, but then they suddenly make a strong comeback. The game becomes close, and at that point the betting line gives you pretty good value if you pick them to win.

Would you place your bet on that team just because they have the momentum on their side, or do you think it’s just an illusion and not really a factor in the outcome?
I suspect many gamblers out there utilize momentum in the way you describe - it's just that it's the riskiest option for those with limited capital. Momentum-based bets like this are typically used by those who are truly looking for an edge - high risk for high returns, but less fun for those betting for fun. I never did - but for them, the risk is not a big deal even though the final result of the match is sometimes not as expected.

I don't think this is an illusion - that kind of momentum exists in some games, and many gamblers maximize on it. I don't want to maximize on that kind of momentum, because I believe gambling isn't just about winning money - it's also about enjoying the game.
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Re: Do major leagues secretly fix games to beat bettors?
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_BlackStar
on 17/08/2025, 19:42:04 UTC
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There's nothing mankind isn't capable of, including this you mentioned here. So, we can't completely rule that out in sports and betting.  I believe if that's possible at the lower league, it will also be possible at whatever top league there is. It's just that those at the more established leagues will be more discreet than the amateurs, knowing what's at stake and the dire consequences if their cover is blown off.

We've seen awards go to players we ordinarily believe didn't deserve them. If anything, such alleged skewed awards also point to rigging. Anything handled by humans is bound to harbour compromises. Match fixing isn't an exception. That's my conclusion.
Of course - sports can be rigged for personal gain by individuals or groups. Match-fixing, bribery of players and referees and other similar practices may still exist - but these practices are conducted in a highly secretive and structured manner. We never know what really goes on behind the scenes until it's revealed in the future, so always gamble wisely, as gambling can be a very tempting business for some.

Lower leagues are the most likely to experience such cases - but even the top leagues are no exception, as gambling mafias are always looking for ways to maximize profits. Cases like this have happened before and they certainly won't be easily forgotten - as they are now considered history.
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Re: Do major leagues secretly fix games to beat bettors?
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_BlackStar
on 16/08/2025, 22:12:15 UTC
So far -  I'm not convinced that major leagues still practice match-fixing, but it's still possible as there's always room for cheating. Bookmakers are perfectly capable of paying off certain individuals -  including players and match officials to ensure matches end the way they want - but match-fixing appears to be very rare. Rare doesn't mean nonexistent - but it's still possible that it could happen in some games and that many gamblers will lose money.
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Re: La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2025/26
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_BlackStar
on 16/08/2025, 22:04:37 UTC
Barcelona had taken a 0-2 lead in the 23rd minute, but red cards for Morlanes and Vedat Muriq made things even easier for Barcelona.
Morlanes was sent off for a second yellow card. Five minutes later, Vedat received a direct red card for a serious foul on an opponent.
From that moment on, the game was over for Mallorca. Even in an 11-on-11 match, Barcelona could have dominated, but in a 9-on-11 match, Barcelona easily won the match. Two shots hit the post, and Yamal scored the final goal in the 90+4 minute, earning his team a 0-3 victory and three points in La Liga.
Barcelona dominated the first half, building a measured and effective attack, scoring twice before having two Mallorca players sent off. The second half was less exciting with Mallorca playing with nine men - but Mallorca managed to prevent Barcelona from scoring more goals, except for Lamine Yamal's last minutes. Lamine managed to score a beautiful goal in his trademark style - it was certainly the opening goal for him who now wears the number 10 shirt that is his club's pride.

But have you all noticed something unique in the first three La Liga matches of the season?
Yes - red cards in the opening three matches of the season are, to me, a unique occurrence. Of course - this is a coincidence, but is this another opportunity to win at sports betting?