What is your biggest gamble/risk of 2024 so far? - page 2.

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Quote from: Cryptomultiplier on September 19, 2024, 10:36:00 PM

It always isn't as easy to take a chance at something or simply put; to place a bet on the outcome of matches or games and other events and still expect a reasonable return, mostly when we know we used a greater percentage, if not all of our capital to place a bet or take a chance at that newly launched casino project or a newly launched innovation, technology, coin, initiative and hope that it would turn out to be as profitable and rewarding in the end.

Although we can dabble into reasonable and even unreasonable projects, still, one can gamble on the future which involves a human(s) we sponsor and then we pray, as well as hope that their success will be as profitable in the end as we had hope for.

So, my question is one that requires deep thinking and reflection before replying and it is this;
what is the biggest gamble you have made so far in this 2024, irrespective of the event, scenario or category?
Or what is the biggest financial risk you have had to commit to at some point in this year because you believe it will be rewarding in the end?

My biggest gamble was betting on the BetBoom team in the Dota 2 cyber world championship, which is called the International. I believed in this team when they played the first match in the main grid. The thing is that I knew that they can beat the first couple of opponents in every championship, but they can never go further.
Therefore, this will be a small, but so far the only gamble this year.

Nevertheless, I must admit that I was quite afraid that I would lose this money on this bet.

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Quote from: Cryptomultiplier on September 19, 2024, 10:36:00 PM

what is the biggest gamble you have made so far in this 2024, irrespective of the event, scenario or category?
Or what is the biggest financial risk you have had to commit to at some point in this year because you believe it will be rewarding in the end?

I don’t experience serious risk this year since I already learned last year by risking 1800$ on a dangerous high roller bet on blackjack. Luckily, I manage to end up on a little profit despite the risky betting activity that I made.

After that high risk play, I never involved on a high risk betting or even consider deposit huge amount to gamble just to chase my loss. I always consider my loss as is without thinking for recovery to avoid greediness that lead to more risk.

If you are interested to my story you can read it here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=228.0

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Quote from: Cryptomultiplier on September 19, 2024, 10:36:00 PM

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I think the $150 bet I had once? Like I was so tired and shit but I wanted to gamble so bad but at the same time I wanted to finish up quickly to rest so what I did was just pool in all of my supposed deposits that day to one bet plus the rest that was leftovers from my last session. Totaled about $150 ish, maybe a bit more but pretty sure it was around that range. Did I win? Nope. Was it worth it? I...'d like to say yes but in hindsight, it probably was a dumb decision and I probably should've just slept. Granted even if i did win adrenaline would've probably kept me up and I would've still spent the entire thing, but still, it is what it is.

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Quote from: Cryptomultiplier on September 19, 2024, 10:36:00 PM

what is the biggest gamble you have made so far in this 2024, irrespective of the event, scenario or category?

I only allocated a certain amount of money to gamble. It is not that huge and can be considered very small since I only wager around $20 to $40 to pass time. I never intended to win huge amount but if the opportunity gives it then it is always welcome.

Quote from: Cryptomultiplier on September 19, 2024, 10:36:00 PM

Or what is the biggest financial risk you have had to commit to at some point in this year because you believe it will be rewarding in the end?

I do not have the biggest financial risk so far, it is still the same old allocated bankroll for entertainment purposes the one I stated above. I do not think that I can have my hopes high to win a huge amount since I know that the possibility is too slim. I do not want to be disappointed reason why I never think of winning huge amount but just to play and pass time with the casino games I am playing.

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Quote from: Cryptomultiplier on September 19, 2024, 10:36:00 PM

Or what is the biggest financial risk you have had to commit to at some point in this year because you believe it will be rewarding in the end?

I don’t want to reach that point because it feels like irresponsible gambling. Once you’re taking a financial risk, it means you’re betting what you can’t afford to lose, which can lead to addiction. I can comfortably gamble anywhere from $10 to $100 without affecting my overall savings. So even though betting $100 feels like a big amount, it doesn’t put me in financial jeopardy.

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Quote from: Cryptomultiplier on September 19, 2024, 10:36:00 PM

So, my question is one that requires deep thinking and reflection before replying and it is this;
what is the biggest gamble you have made so far in this 2024, irrespective of the event, scenario or category?
Or what is the biggest financial risk you have had to commit to at some point in this year because you believe it will be rewarding in the end?

The biggest risk that I've taken so far this year is investing in a business that I'm not familiar with, it's my friends business and he needed more money to stock up while the perticular goods is still cheaper. November/December, is the season to sale and I'll collect my capital+profit, I hope that it goes as planned because I don't like mixing business and friendship.

As far as gambling goes I don't take high risks because I've learned to gamble with the amount that I can afford to loose. I have a weekly budget for it and I try not to exceed it so I'm good when it comes to gambling.

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Quote from: Cryptomultiplier on September 19, 2024, 10:36:00 PM

So, my question is one that requires deep thinking and reflection before replying and it is this;
what is the biggest gamble you have made so far in this 2024, irrespective of the event, scenario or category?
Or what is the biggest financial risk you have had to commit to at some point in this year because you believe it will be rewarding in the end?

At first theirs people who gamble massive and they can't figure out the one you may think that will bring highest rewards, because the expectations of every gamble is to bring a reward, I don't know if you are categorising the reward through the amount of stake you place in one bet, because from my founding each bet you stake is a risk and for you to bet, it assume that you have confidence on it and you have already know that it will yield, but gambling doesn't work that way, because the bet you think that is common or you overlooked may be the one that may give you profit

Let me use this as illustration, everyone who invest or gambles needs profit and the process of involving in investment or gambling, you are taking risk, and you knew any of these can bring a positive reward or negative, it depends on your chance of luck that will determine if you will make out something good for the gambling or investment, because nobody can predict risk and that's why it's called a risk.

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Quote from: Cryptomultiplier on September 19, 2024, 10:36:00 PM

So, my question is one that requires deep thinking and reflection before replying and it is this;
what is the biggest gamble you have made so far in this 2024, irrespective of the event, scenario or category?
Or what is the biggest financial risk you have had to commit to at some point in this year because you believe it will be rewarding in the end?

In slot machine, I try to go max bet, or going as high as I can, obviously, some of them are a hit, win big, bigger risk = bigger reward, but most of the time, I just catch a dead spin and barely break even in some of my gambling sessions in the last month or so.

Also going as high as $10++ bet on a single number in a roulette game, be it live or with a dealer or just some machine controlled roulette games. I'm into Evolution's lightning roulette which you can hit x100-x500 if you got lucky and hit than single number.

I'm not a big bettor so that kind of bet is already a big gamble on my end.

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I’m waiting for the NBA season to start. So far, the biggest amount I’ve gambled on a single bet is $200, that’s really my max because it would hurt if I lost. Luckily, I won. But I’m planning to set a good amount for my bankroll, like $2000, and use it for long-term betting. My goal is to stop once I reach $10,000. It’s a bit of a risky experiment, but as a gambler, we need to have big goals but managed risk at the same time.

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Without getting into much details, the biggest gambling risk I have taken this year is that I fully trusted someone to take the easier route at that time in order to escape the inconveniences we'd have gone through then.

Did this gamble pay off? It didn't. And I am filled with regret because now we have to through that uncomfortable situation which we tried to avoid again with a lot of shame, and pain.

I am not happy with myself because I would have stood my ground and not allowed the person influence me into taking the so called easier route.

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My biggest gamble (speaking literally) has been to stack so many parlays with the outcome of the Presidential election. I have quite a few bets now relying on Trump to bring home a win in November. It will either be a genius gamble that pays off or I’ll basically lose all my bets over the last several months. Only a couple more months now….

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I think my biggest gamble in life is to work from home and it's actually fruitful. But as it goes on it becomes stressful and I think I am ready to gamble again by going back to work outside.
The problem with working from home is you are always on the internet and the urge to gamble is there. Yeah, real gambling. Sports are mostly where most of my money is being eaten. I think changing my attack should happen because last year was actually a failure due to emotional picks and when it comes to gambling, that is wrong.
Also, maybe minimize the number of sports that I bet on because recently I have been lazy with doing my research and so my bets are mostly failures. It's better if we always do our homework before making a bet and to do that, we should focus on some games only and not with so many.

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The highest amount of money that I used to bet this year is $30. I can afford to lose it and I went for it. Also I used it on parley with three matches which has been my highest because I prefer to go for a single match or parley that has only two matches.

If you also mean other areas, I do not think I go for any big risks. I know to do something moderately is better and that has been what I followed.

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My biggest risk this year was a $25 bet in game of Crash and closing game tab accidentally. I was lucky that I have set cash out at 1.50 and it wasnt default x50-x100 or even more. Got some easy money, but on the other hand could have lost stupidly all of them in a second. When I think about that, I am getting curious what could a gambler do if he accidentally closes his browser, internet freezes, electricity switches off. Is there any chance to minimize such random risk factor?

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Quote from: Cryptomultiplier on September 19, 2024, 10:36:00 PM

So, my question is one that requires deep thinking and reflection before replying and it is this;
what is the biggest gamble you have made so far in this 2024, irrespective of the event, scenario or category?
Or what is the biggest financial risk you have had to commit to at some point in this year because you believe it will be rewarding in the end?

I won't disclose the biggest amount I've ever wagered on a single bet, mine was in 2024 and I risked it with the support of my wife. This was the kind of bet I had to close my eyes to bet, I wasn't even able to gamble it myself because of the feeling, it was my wife who did that on my behalf. Voila, it was successful. Wink

It was bet on a straight bet on Euro 2024, Spain to win. It's a very deserved risk and I will do it again. Grin

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Quote from: Yatsan on September 19, 2024, 11:07:15 PM

Quote from: Cryptomultiplier on September 19, 2024, 10:36:00 PM

It always isn't as easy to take a chance at something or simply put; to place a bet on the outcome of matches or games and other events and still expect a reasonable return, mostly when we know we used a greater percentage, if not all of our capital to place a bet or take a chance at that newly launched casino project or a newly launched innovation, technology, coin, initiative and hope that it would turn out to be as profitable and rewarding in the end.

Although we can dabble into reasonable and even unreasonable projects, still, one can gamble on the future which involves a human(s) we sponsor and then we pray, as well as hope that their success will be as profitable in the end as we had hope for.

So, my question is one that requires deep thinking and reflection before replying and it is this;
what is the biggest gamble you have made so far in this 2024, irrespective of the event, scenario or category?
Or what is the biggest financial risk you have had to commit to at some point in this year because you believe it will be rewarding in the end?

Really consuming Or doing stuff that entails risk taking. Not only in betting, investing, or even personal life. Your thoughts on how to balance inert risks with potential rewards are quite direct. In 2024, millions will be able to change their financial lives. Whether it's sports betting investment into new technologies or even funding startups-it's always a gamble. Especially if the majority of the capital will be at risk.

I feel the aspect of focusing on the human element supporting people or initiatives, adds another dimension to the topic. These individuals might not only invest in projects, but also in the capacities and potentials of others, which will often make those decisions seem more personal and impactful.

Personally speaking, the major exit for me is when you leave your comfort zone. This includes gambling, investing, and being on the lookout for new possibilities. It means evaluating the possible returns you make against the possible risks. And you? Have you taken considerable risks this year that may be worth it, or have you been relatively more cautious in your approach?

I feel this will be a pleasant time to share an experience that sums up to be one of the biggest risk I have taken so far in this year and am sure not even the amount I have spent on casino games or sports betting, equals that of which I spent in relocation and adaptation into a new environment.

Well, I had to relocate from a major city with a forced intention, upon careful consideration and weighing of variables, to another city due to work reasons, family, the standard of living, high rise of the prices of things and the economy of which has contributed immensely to the kind of challenges one would be prepared to face.

This is my biggest gamble so far, because contrary to what I was expecting before making the choice and decision to relocate, is the option to stay fresh and look ahead for better opportunities.
This is what now lingers because the risk paid off big time and then there's peace of mind and a kind of control and power and calm and I have also seen further growth in other risk I take when it comes to sports betting and making a note-worthy decision.

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Quote from: Cryptomultiplier on September 19, 2024, 10:36:00 PM

So, my question is one that requires deep thinking and reflection before replying and it is this;
what is the biggest gamble you have made so far in this 2024, irrespective of the event, scenario or category?
Or what is the biggest financial risk you have had to commit to at some point in this year because you believe it will be rewarding in the end?

maybe the biggest risk I've taken throughout the year would be putting the highest amount I've saved into a schooling project through a source I wasn't familiar with because of the positive returns I expected to get from it. Was desperate to get the returns by all means and had no choice than using a whooping amount of money for that cause. Cut long story short, after using such amount of money, dude collected it and ate it all without using it for the purpose the money was meant to be used for. Was frustrated and angry at myself though it has now served as a lesson I've learned the had way.

Iether in gambling, investment or the circular world, risk is a part of the activities we do and you can't just take it out of your plan that you wouldn't risk anything at all. You know what they say, you risk, no gain. If you don't risk it, chances are that you wouldn't gain anything at all and you have allow somany opportunities pass you by because you're trying to play safe. As long as it's a calculated risk, loses might come at certain time but on the average, every risk I've taken always does two things to me. It's iether I learn from it or I gain from it. Whatever of them that happens ends up being an advantage to me.

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Betting something valuable and taking risks is not always related to gambling, there are many things out there that need to be bet and accept every risk that exists from what we choose in living some things in everyday life.
Everyone takes role in context like this whether they are in job that establishes cooperation or in investing and building business, all will risk something valuable and there is big risk that is in front of their eyes.
No one can really be free from an object of betting and free from risk, unless they are abnormal people, there are many things in this world and all of that will be based on what each person chooses.
As small example when I try to play the futures and bet almost most of the assets I have with very big risk, if think logically this is like someone who bets his money to gamble with all the risks that exist.

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There is nothing big of a risk in my gambling activities.

I would like to correct you, just because a casino is new doesn't mean it is going to be profitable for you as a gambler, I don't have a high risk when gambling, I am used to used to risking only what I can afford to lose, if you want the number it is always $20.

Some people believe that the newer a gambling platform is the higher the chances of winning something, I don't believe this, anyone can be lucky on either old or new gambling platform and newer gambling platforms will even give you more reasons to doubt.

You will start questioning their game providers and so, maybe they are cheating or something, why not? Since they haven't built any reputations yet, and majority of new online casinos don't last long this days.

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Quote from: Cryptomultiplier on September 19, 2024, 10:36:00 PM

So, my question is one that requires deep thinking and reflection before replying and it is this;
what is the biggest gamble you have made so far in this 2024, irrespective of the event, scenario or category?
Or what is the biggest financial risk you have had to commit to at some point in this year because you believe it will be rewarding in the end?

Lately, the bets I make can be controlled well, and I myself feel that this is a pretty good achievement for myself. When I have money that is not intended for something and then I have the thought of allocating it to gambling, then I bet it, but that's when I have the thought of just playing, if there is no such thought then I don't do it. In this case, what I get is that now I no longer force myself to bet even though I have more money.
Out there, there may still be people who force themselves to bet with the full hope of wanting to change their life situation for the better, but of course this tends to only make them trapped in gambling addiction. Besides, I actually have bills that I have to pay, but I don't think about hoping for gambling because the lack of clear certainty about winning makes me aware of the difficulty of getting a win or profit.

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