They�re losing to average teams now, and honestly I�d say SGA is starting to get exposed. I don�t really see him winning MVP again at this point. If Nikola Jokic wasn�t injured, he�d easily be the top MVP candidate for me, but with him sidelined, it feels like he�s already out of the race. So now the question is, who�s really left as a serious MVP contender?

I�m pretty sure a lot of us also got burned betting on the OKC thunder as heavy favorites. I can already imagine the faces of gamblers who added OKC to their parlays thinking it was a sure win, only for it to turn into another upset by their opponent. 

If this actually worked the way it should, most issues would be solved quietly and we wouldn�t be seeing so many scam accusations against certain casinos. The reason these threads pop up is because some gamblers don�t agree with the casino�s decision, and sometimes even if they�re in the wrong, they still post anyway. They usually show selective evidence, not the full picture, and sometimes leave out parts of the real story just to get sympathy from others.

They really can�t save much because their income is just enough for basic needs. Life is tough in that situation. In theory, the government�s solution would be to increase salaries, but that only works if the economy actually grows. If wages go up while inflation keeps rising, then nothing really improves.

Most of us prefer having stable jobs because of security, but once that job no longer feels secure or can�t even cover basic living, then that becomes a real problem.


hilarious.

That�s why I was asking about personal experience here, I wanted to see how many people actually made this strategy work for them. Turns out, I didn�t really get the answers I was looking for. Most replies were just about gambling responsibly, which honestly feels more like a lecture for beginners. I�m not a newbie anymore, I�m already past that stage. What I�m trying to do here is get real feedback while surveying strategies that actually work in practice.

thanks @Ziskinberg.. that link helped.


Expound further, please.

I guess it really depends on the type of violation. If it�s just a simple KYC issue and there was no intention to cheat or abuse the system, then the funds should be released and the account can be locked if that�s what they want to do.

The problem is when banning an account automatically means freezing the funds for the casino�s benefit.
If that�s the default outcome, then honestly, there�s something wrong with that policy.

I mostly bet on NBA games and sometimes other basketball leagues, and I�ve tried different strategies before, totals, underdogs, even some parlays, but honestly the easiest and most enjoyable one for me is betting on teams I actually like and watch.

The problem is, straight moneyline on favorites usually gives terrible odds, so to at least get a decent return, I end up taking the point spread instead. not aiming for 100% ROI or anything crazy, just something reasonable while still enjoying the games. (1.80 to 1.90 odds).

For those who do the same thing as me, betting on favorites with the spread, how has it worked out for you so far?
Do you think it�s sustainable, or does it just feel good until variance catches up?

I don�t think this is the same as gambling though. In gambling, there�s usually a specific violation that leads to confiscation of funds. What you�re describing sounds more like an unclaimed insurance case or something similar.

Can you clarify what you mean by �if the policy is interrupted�?
I�m not sure if I�m understanding that part correctly.

So this is in relation to my first topic created.

When a casino freezes an account for a TOS violation and decides to confiscate the funds, what really happens to that money? Does the casino keep it as part of their income, or are they required to remit it to their regulator or some authority?

Casinos often say �funds are forfeited,� but they rarely explain where it goes after that. If it just stays with the casino, that raises obvious questions about incentives and abuse.

Anyone here know how this works in practice, or have experience with licensed casinos explaining this clearly?

Quick question for discussion.

If you deposit in a casino and later they say you violated the TOS and ban your account, is it fair or even allowed for them to freeze your funds if most of it is just your deposit, not winnings? I get confiscating winnings in case of abuse, but keeping the original deposit as well feels questionable.

What�s your take on this?

I know they are aware of the future hacks, but they aren't cautious enough, otherwise they would not trust their coins to an exchange because they are just putting their coins at risk of losing, as there's no security that their coins will be totally safe.

However, people will not learn their lesson if they won't try. Maybe if they will experience the consequence, that's the time they won't be trusting an exchange again regardless of how big or small their investment is.

People need to see to believe, need to experience to believe, but there are always ways to avoid if they really want to.