Gambling isn’t just a game—it’s a reflection of personal inner searches. Many see losing as failure, but in fact it reveals deep motives: a hunger for risk, a desire for control, or an urge to try one's luck. Money might not be the main goal here. People might come back not for the win, but to feel they still have the power to choose.
Or, without thinking too deep into it, I'd say that enjoying gambling while losing money, without building a strategy to win is just treating it as entertainment. One could say 'why buy music albums if you can listen to music for free' or 'why go to the cinema if you can just watch something online for free'. I'm okay with paying for the process, that's how I see it.

Some people can’t sleep after winning, others — after losing. Thankfully, I don't have either. I mean, I do have major sleeping issues and was prescribed certain pills to help with that, but that's got nothing to do with gambling.
However, I sometimes struggle to sleep both when I'm excited and when I'm feeling very down, so I can partially relate to that. It’s not just emotions, but a kind of mental overload. It’s not really about the result, but how deeply we’re involved.

1.  No
2.  No
3.  No
4.  Spain
5.  England
6.  Spain
7.  England
8.  Spain
9. England
10. England
11. England

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12. Robert Whittaker   
11. Marcus McGhee
10. Marc-Andre Barriault
9. Jose Ochoa
8. Bogdan Guskov
7. Said Nurmagomedov
6. Carlos Leal
5. Davey Grant
4. Amanda Ribas
3. Billy Elekana
2. Steven Nguyen
1. Martin Buday

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Inflation means rising prices. Currency devaluation is when people lose trust in money because of political or economic decisions. But it's an interesting point to consider overprinting of fiat debasement. I've always thought of debasement in the context of silver, gold and such matters, but I believe you are right that nowadays the method is different, but the point is the same.
When money becomes unstable, it’s hard for people to save, plan, or grow. Bitcoin offers more than just technology—it’s an idea: value based on clear rules, limited supply, and freedom from central control. It’s not perfect—it's volatile and needs some skill to use. But it's a step toward financial freedom in a world where stability is no longer guaranteed.

Everything dies at some point. Even the universe probably will. As for Bitcoin, it's currently technologically relevant, but we honestly can't know right now for how long it's going to be this way.
There's also a certain limit on the price of Bitcoin at any given time. The global economy can be monetized, and Bitcoin cannot be worth more than all of the goods and services in the world. Of course, the global economy can grow, but it does so pretty slowly.
It's okay not to set a strict limit on how high the BTC price will reach, but there is a ceiling for that. Moreover, having a target in mind can be helpful to decide when one is actually ready to use/spend Bitcoin, and not just hodl it.

One explanation could be that alcohol advertising is seen as part of cultural norms. Its harm is well known, but often ignored. People justify alcohol with traditions, rituals, and the idea that “it’s better to drink than to use drugs.”
Gambling, however, has often been condemned historically.

That being said, I really think it depends on a country. In my country, gambling is legal, and there are ads of casinos, slots, and stuff like that pretty much everywhere. Alcohol is also legal, but its advertising is seriously restricted, so it's actually very uncommon to see alcohol ads these days.

In my view, both gambling and alcohol can be okay in moderation but lead to issues in case of overuse. But alcohol also has a direct negative impact on one's physical and mental health, can make a person aggressive and problematic to others as well.

I think it's great when reputation becomes more valuable than money. This really helps to make deals with people, understanding how much they'd risk if they decide to set you up or something.
Unfortunately, reputation is still not something particularly important in my country, and people rebrand fairly easily over the years.
Some people can make a brand out of themselves, but honestly, I wouldn't want that even if I could. That means too much attention, too little freedom in activities and life choices because of how that might affect the market.

In my view, placing new bets requires a clear mind, not belief in miracles. Or rather, being calm enough and not too emotionally invested in hoping for a big win. Still, for many people, that belief is exactly why they play. Some change their approach, others stick to their “trusted” methods — but both face the same thing: chance is stronger than expectations.
So as long as there's a sense of joy in the process, and an ability to control one's budget and not get in trouble with losing too much money, it's okay to do whatever feels right for a particular person. I don't think it affects the chances of winning, but it can improve one's mood and help focus on more positive moments, which is a win in my book.

These are acute observations. It's not all FOMO, and it's good that big economies, which often are also the biggest pollutants, are moving toward green energy and other improvements. The ideas aren't bad, but they often don’t match local realities. Especially when the rules are made for the benefit of those already ahead. Real development means working with what you truly have, without copying, and with a clear understanding of what it’s for and who it’s meant to help.
Ukraine, for example, tried moving toward a more eco-friendly path, but obviously, the ongoing war requires a lot of oil, a lot of fossil fuel, and brings a lot of destruction. So sometimes, it's also about the circumstances that make it very difficult and even impractical to follow important global trends.

Slot games are always about chance. The same machine or online slot can go a long time without paying out, and then suddenly surprise you with a big win. If the game brings enjoyment and stays within reasonable limits, that’s already a good outcome. And a x312 win is definitely something to be happy about. It's nice to beat the odds this way. And hey, with $2 as a bet, it's actually decent money you've won. Congratulations!

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1. Pacquiao
2. No
3. Yes
4. 1
5. 2
6. Pacquiao
7. Barrios
8. Barrios
9. Yes
10. Yes

14. Dustin Poirier   
13. Paulo Costa   
12. Daniel Rodriguez
11. Patricio Freire
10. Michael Johnson
9. Kyler Phillips
8. Brendan Allen
7. Francisco Prado
6. Ateba Gautier
5. Adam Fugitt
4. Jimmy Crute
3. Lukasz Brzeski
2. Brunno Ferreira
1. Nicolle Caliari

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Secrecy and mistrust in relationships is a big issue, as trust is the foundation for a strong relationship. Moreover, when you're with someone, gambling isn’t just a personal choice — it’s a risk zone. Even if someone gambles “moderately,” the consequences can still be serious. Also, if it's just something small one does as leisure activities, I don't see the reason not to disclose it. Of course, if there's kind of a 'don't ask, don't tell' principle, then it's a different story, but still presupposes that gambling is shameful in some way.

BRICS is expanding, adding new partners, speaking of justice and international law, but at the same time refusing to condemn Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Economically, BRICS is trying to build an alternative financial system, free of the Western influence. With how the Trump administration is behaving, that makes sense, but I also think that, in some way, BRICS is a success of Russian propaganda and of authoritarian-leaning countries over democracy-leaning ones.
Still, for something allegedly so big and powerful, it seems to me that BRICS was stillborn. It includes countries that are so different from each other, that there's very little room for statements and decisions they'd all be on board with.

1.  No
2.  Yes
3.  Yes
4.  Yes
5.  Under
6.  2nd
7.  Chelsea
8.  PSG
9. Chelsea
10. PSG
11. Chelsea

a. Alcaraz
b. Alcaraz
c. Under
d. Sinner
e. Alcaraz
f. Sinner
g. Alcaraz
h. Alcaraz
i. Sinner
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