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Re: Which One Affects Your Decisions More? Fear or Greed?
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Now, be honest with yourself.

Are you losing more because of fear?

Or Are you losing more because you wanted just a little more?

In my case, neither of them affect me, the only thing that affects me is common sense, which encompasses logic, mathematics, and control.
I play my bets peacefully, without thoughts, if I have any doubts I don't play them, unfortunately I have never achieved great victories or consecutive winning streaks that make me feel unstoppable, but I have achieved unthinkable wins, which could have made me still think I am a great player.
Instead, I continue quietly along my path, playing little and often hoping for a big win sooner or later.
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Re: The harmful effects of gambling
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u mean by gambling secretly, most people like to keep to themselves while gambling and that why online casinos are popular because they provide just that and I'm not sure something like that can be considered as gambling in secret, it only works if the gambler is under age and if that's what you meant then you should have specified it rather than using the term you used because some underage don't even look their age so aren't even bothered when they visit gambling houses, it's not everyday people get asked to identify themselves especially when they don't look underage.

In my opinion, he secretly means to those who perhaps want to help you quit or help you avoid becoming addicted.
We all know the harmful effects, however. The main problem for those who are just starting to "taste" gambling is trying to figure out how to limit themselves. Unfortunately, even by writing it down and running awareness campaigns, it always depends on the individual personally whether they want to break free and whether they intend to break free from addiction.
Preventing it from starting to become dependent instead is something that belongs to all of us, everyone has to do their part with those close to us.
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Re: How do you understand the odds in sports betting?
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Quota platforms do this based on calculations they obtain based on player choices and odds of winning (noting team performance) in recent games and in some cases even the team's season history.
Also considering that the odds are not thrown there completely randomly, but there are people behind them who first study the odds to propose to obtain (obviously) also a probable profit for the casino itself.
What do I mean by that? I mean, obviously no matter how "favorable" the odds may be, the casino always wins.
Personally, I also observe the odds, but I don't just stop at that, I also observe the progress of the matches, furthermore I also rely on one fundamental thing: intuition, often a predictable match turns out to be a big surprise.
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Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2025/2026
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The match between Manchester City and arsenal is the most talked about match right now, the match will be an interesting one and it will be very entertaining to watch because the match will determine who we actually lift the premier League title this season the both teams will put in their best in the match, the players knows that this match will determine the winner of the premier League title as for me I'm supporting arsenal to win they deserve to lift the premier League title they have really tried and if they don't make it happen this season it will be very difficult for them to lift it again this is there chance.
I'm very sure Manchester City  wiy do everything possible to make sure that they win the match because the coach wants to lift the premier league title, Arsenal's coach should give the players a good orientation and use a very good tactics so they can win the match. I wish both of them good luck.

I'd say it's normal for it to be the most talked about game at the moment, for the simple fact that Arsenal after a season at the top of the table are seriously in danger (even if losing would still stay ahead) of first place.
I think it's a good game to follow too and I'll definitely bet on Arsenal to win, I think even if their performances are declining in theory they have a better team, also I don't think they will easily give up their place, throwing a season in the bin.
They must commit themselves compulsorily so as not to lose sacrifices made up to now.

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Re: Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A)
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Unfortunately, the first half was not good enough for Como. Now Sassuolo leads 2-1 against Como, and the goal they scored occurred in a short time, at the end of the first half. 
Como tried to play more offensively, but their transition when their attacks were successfully stopped was not very good. They left gaps, which Sassuolo players managed to exploit to score 2 goals. Fortunately, in the first half's added time, Como reduced the goal difference.

Well Como lost to Sassuolo, I lost my bet, but I can't understand all this, all season he turned heads even the biggest teams, at the top of the table he kept them under pressure, now he loses me to Sassuolo (no offense to Sassuolo's friends) but we can't say they had a special season.
Football is always strange, I always say it and I repeat it.
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Re: Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A)
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I agree that they looked great against Inter Milan, their hold on ball standing at 62%, and outshooting leaders, and you have point that they could so easily fix current poor European show of Napoli had they made it through the tests. They have beaten strong teams, but not Big Three, to be exact, Inter, Juventus or AC Milan, yet this year due to sometimes lack of scoring goal. I think it is their brave way that is exciting but will need more strong middle part of team to stay up going through such strong plan of playing in both Italy and Europe next year. And, after all, you have reason to hope, now Como is in 5th place, and in excellent spot to become one of best teams of Europe.

This year I strangely fell in love with Como, I would never have said it, but it turned the season upside down in the Championship, it also gave me some victories in my bets.
The next matches could be decisive, today against Sassuolo I predict a victory in fact I am betting on that very thing.
Time to improve is available to them, next season if they continue to intervene in performance they could really be a problem for the big names.
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Re: Does the risk have to be significant?
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I think when people write that it's not just about winning, it means they're gambling for the thrill and excitement.

Risk is always significant when there is money involved.
The very fact of playing 2 or 3 euros in a single play is money that you have worked hard to get anyway, so it is worth the time spent on your work.
You're literally risking your time, which is ultimately priceless, because no one can refund it and get it back to us.
I gamble by limiting my time and money, for this reason.
I gamble for fun but the goal is obviously to get a win, otherwise if I don't intend to win a penny there would be no point in taking risks, I would play something else without money.
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Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2025/2026
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 Their chances of winning the Champions is fair enough but there are teams like PSG and Bayern Munich that's a threat to winning that trophy, even Atletico Madrid won't be an easy opponent for Arsenal but with their performance in that competition, I have a feeling that they could reach the finals.

 Arsenal has really represented the EPL very well even if they don't win it, they've really tried. The teams I expected in the Premier League to go this far is Manchester City or Liverpool but Arsenal has done better than them and still unbeaten in the Champions League if am not mistaken, correct me if am wrong.

Atlético Madrid have advanced, but I don't think, as I've said before, they'll go any further. Arsenal seem to be showing some signs of slowing down, but I don't think they'll give up right now.
They worked hard to achieve these results and leaving everything at the mercy of events without commitment seems absurd to me.
I'm not saying they'll win the Champions League, but I'm still in the running to make it.
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Re: Have you ever done something crazy to bet?
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I agreed with you on this, gambling is for fun money and not to personally take it as a means to earn from it and as a means of problem solver, which its not the idea of why it was designed. And of course, if one wants what will be giving them money to sort out their bills, they should just look for other activities that will be serve them that purpose, which they can either learn a skill or invest in a business. But for gambling its better to just have fun and walk away, problem solve.

It's true that gambling can't be compared to a way to earn money, but paradoxically, if you have a lot of luck, it allows you to win a lot.
I don't defend gambling but we all know it's a very particular world, on the one hand you have fun, on the other you lose money, when that rare time suits you you could change your life.
But life usually changes it for those who are addicted and can't control themselves.
The craziest bet I made (it's not about money) in elementary school to challenge bullies I licked the glue, they as real wimps didn't do it and I won my bet, also from that day seeing that I had the courage to make incomprehensible gestures (I'm so ashamed of it) they didn't stress me out anymore.
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Re: Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A)
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I don't see him saying anything like "crushed".  Grin  Como are a better team than Milan, Juventus and Roma this season. I might even say potentially better than Napoli...

The goal stats tell us this but of course the part they are losing is not having a wonderful squad right now. This is causing them to make simple point losses sometimes.

Even with their current condition I really like the way they fight. I hope Fabregas stays this summer.

I also maintain that this season (despite not having achieved a great position) Como is the team of the Championship, the one that gave me fun, the team that showed that from the bottom can come a lot of satisfaction.
I would give them an honorary award, just for showing that with tenacity and willpower you can achieve results, which the strongest and greatest teams failed to demonstrate.
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