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Family / Re: Help Me With Budgeting.... My 400k Salary No Longer Takes Me Home. by Steveoo042: 10:54am On Jun 02, 2023
Hola me let me help you reduce your budget. I earn 300k and I save 100k per month.
Programming / Can Chatgpt Replace Software Developers? by Steveoo042: 10:04am On May 08, 2023
No

So I just opened ChatGPT and I asked it the following:

“Write me Javascript code with two functions, one which will accept a list of key-value pairs consisting of a country abbreviation and a population, and another that will return the population of a country requested in constant time.”

And this is what it gave me in response:

let populationData = {}; // empty object to hold the population data

// function to populate the populationData object
function addPopulationData(data) {
for (let i = 0; i < data.length; i++) {
let country = data[i][0];
let population = data[i][1];
populationData[country] = population;
}
}

// function to return the population of a requested country in constant time
function getPopulation(country) {
return populationData[country];
}
This code is actually pretty good. I think the comments are redundant, but I don’t think I have much to say to improve upon it.

So is my job in jeopardy? No, because I’ll point out three things to you.

I am a competent enough engineer to know exactly how to write that question to get the result I need.
I am a competent enough engineer to read the resulting code and determine if it works and if it can be improved.
This is a very simple problem. The more complex the problem, the less data ChatGPT will have for similar solutions from which to draw to generate its result, and the more opportunities there will be for the code to go awry.
Suppose I didn’t know how to program and I didn’t know how to word that question. If I just said “Write a javascript function that will give me a country’s population,” it gives me this:

const countryPopulation = {
'USA': 331449281,
'China': 1444216105,
'India': 1393409038,
'Brazil': 213993437,
'Pakistan': 225199937,
'Nigeria': 211401000,
// Add more countries and populations here...
};

function getPopulation(country) {
if (countryPopulation[country]) {
return countryPopulation[country];
} else {
return 'Population data not found for this country.';
}
}
Again, its response is decent from the parameters I gave it, but if I’m a non-programmer looking at this, can I just cut and paste? What if I have a country that’s not in the list? Hopefully I’m smart enough to realize I can expand the list, but now I’m manually updating this list whenever we need to add a new country, or a country’s population changes, rather than just feeding my list of data into a function to update the hash table.

So maybe I’m clever and try to word things better.

“Write me Javascript code that will accept a list of countries with populations and give me the population of a country I want.”

I might have expected this to give me a result with O(n) time complexity, but it’s not even that good. The result is nearly identical to the code I just showed you. It doesn’t even accept a list of countries and populations as a parameter.

So essentially, when using ChatGPT to help me program, I need to figure out how to word my request as precisely as possible so the computer produces code that behaves in the way I want it to.

Do you know what it’s called when you learn to communicate effectively with a computer so that it behaves in the way you want?

Programming. It’s called programming.

ChatGPT will make programming faster and easier, but you still need to be able to articulate your needs in a way the computer understands, read the output, evaluate it, and improve upon it. Maybe you’ll improve upon it by directly modifying the output. Maybe you’ll improve on it by clarifying your request to ChatGPT. But either way, you need to be competent at comprehending what ChatGPT is trying to do, and that means being an engineer with a deep understanding of the relevant language.

I have no doubt there will be efforts to replace engineers with ChatGPT. And these efforts will fail, as they inevitably produce buggy, inefficient, unmaintainable software poorly tailored to the customer’s needs. Companies making this error will inevitably need to hire engineers to come in and fix the mess, and it will be more expensive than if they’d hired them from the start.


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Sports / Re: Small Job For Sports Fan by Steveoo042: 7:57pm On Apr 03, 2023
kabanayol9:

I have bro

Drop your mail or contact. I will message you
Sports / Small Job For Sports Fan by Steveoo042: 4:51pm On Apr 03, 2023
If you have at 6 - 10 years experience as a sports betting and you are willing to grant a 30-60 minutes interview, please indicate. It's not free, you will be paid for the interview.
Culture / Do You Know The Strongest Nation In History? The Only Nation That Rode Lions To by Steveoo042: 11:02am On Apr 03, 2023
Incredible as it may sound, there was a time when Ethiopians rode lions like horses and battled with some of the deadliest creatures and insects known to man. Under the reign of Haile Selassie I, Ethiopians developed a unique military strategy that involved training lions, cheetahs, elephants, and even bees to capture enemy troops in the heat of battle.

It was a tactic that proved highly effective, as Ethiopia emerged victorious in all of its colonization wars and became the only country in the world to have never been colonized. Such was the fear and respect that Ethiopians commanded that even the most powerful nations of Europe thought twice before launching an attack on this small but formidable African nation.

At the Battle of Adwa, Ethiopian warriors who were proficient in sword warfare known as Shotel, decimated the invading Italian soldiers in hand-to-hand combat. It was a resounding African victory that has gone down in history as one of the most significant and inspiring moments in the continent's history.

But it wasn't just the military prowess of the Ethiopians that set them apart. The country also boasts a rich cultural heritage that is reflected in its art, music, and literature. Ethiopians have a proud tradition of storytelling, and their tales are replete with fantastical creatures, mythical beasts, and larger-than-life heroes.

From the legendary Queen of Sheba to the mighty Emperor Menelik II, Ethiopia has produced some of the greatest leaders and thinkers the world has ever known. Their achievements and exploits continue to inspire and motivate people around the world, and their legacy lives on to this day.

So the next time you hear the name Ethiopia, remember that it's a country with a rich and fascinating history that is as colorful and captivating as the land itself. A country that rode lions like horses and battled with bees and elephants may sound like a fairytale, but in Ethiopia, it's all part of a very real and remarkable legacy that continues to inspire and captivate people around the world.

Politics / Re: INEC Under Fire For Giving Certificate Of Return To ‘wrong Person’ In Ogun by Steveoo042: 9:22am On Apr 02, 2023
This Eye-Neck na wa oo
Politics / We Are A Generation That Will Never Come Back by Steveoo042: 9:18am On Apr 02, 2023
A generation that walked to school and then walked back. (We were never over pampered)

A generation that did their homework alone to get out asap to play in the street.

A generation that spent all their free time in the streets with their Friends.

A generation that played hide and seek when dark.

A generation that build sand houses😂.

A generation that roll tire/wheel.

A generation that had street Vs street fights or school Vs school fights (I be Rambo those days😂).

A generation that found, collected and washed & Returned empty coke bottles to the local grocery store or coke suppliers and were given free Crush drink.

A generation that made paper toys with their bare hands.

A generation who bought vinyl albums to play on record players.

A generation that collected photos and albums of clippings of their life experiences as a Kid.

A generation that played and dance in the open on rainy days.

A generation whose TV went off at midnight after playing the National Anthem (days of NTA🤣).

A generation that had parents who were there.

A generation that laughed under the covers in bed so parents didn't know we were still awake.

A generation that is passing and unfortunately it will never return no matter how hard we try.

I loved Growing up when I did. it was the best of times.

Let's forget politics for a second and reminisce on the good old days. Happy Sunday My People

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Politics / Re: Eze Fredrick Nwajagu Arrested For Threatening To Invite IPOB To Lagos by Steveoo042: 10:34am On Apr 01, 2023
Why would you be in another man's state and threatened to unleash a so called proscribed group on them?

I am Igbo, but the Igbos need to do better

The Igbos in Anambra won't take this lightly if the head of Yorubas in Onitsha makes a call to unleash OPC on them.

The Governor also have to ensure justice is served. He should investigate the recent fire outbreaks happening in Lagos markets and affecting Igbo businesses.

We are in a very precarious time, Tensions are high. The governor above all needs to be swift in response before things get out of hand.

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Sports / Who Will Make It To Semi Final For The Champions League? by Steveoo042: 10:21am On Apr 01, 2023
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Politics / Re: Agberos Hijack Onitsha As Helpless Traders, Motorists Groan by Steveoo042: 9:50am On Apr 01, 2023
Cantonese:
Government can ensure an end to it.

Politicians make this country worse everyday. Touts are kept in place for elections, making it difficult for government to take them off the streets. With agberos, we will never have the right leaders in this country. Unfortunately too we have youth who claim to be educated, but are agbero in disguise. If your father is an agbero, bringing humongous sums home everyday, will you not support the system? The system that paid your school fees and gave you a good house and other properties? That’s what we face with educated children of agberos. I believe that there are too many of such youths here on Nairaland.

Buba Marwa showed the example when he was the governor of Lagos state, in 1996. Agberos had completely overrun Lagos state and citizens seemed completely helpless. Mile 2 was a war zone. One would pass that area with complete fear. Buba Marwa introduced “operation sweep” to the roads. What they simply did, even though it seemed high handed, was very effective in tackling the menace. They either shot them at sight or arrested them and disposed of them permanently. In a matter of days, agberos disappeared from the streets of Lagos completely until Tinubu arrived in 1999, as the state governor.

Anambra state, just like other states of the federation, faces the same problem. When governors say they will tackle agberos, it is simply on the face value. They never do it, even though they know that the simple language agberos understand is violence.

Our country has been ruined by corruption. It will only take a strong willed leader and the grace of God to save this country. When committees are set up to look into those matters, members of the committees receive bribes and the system continues. The humongous, non taxable amounts that get into the hands of security agents and government officials will always make them look the other way.

It is in the power of the people to resist such oppressively illegal groups. These non state actors can be easily addressed, if only the people take their destinies in their hands. Agberos are not faceless people. Attacking them in return will cause anarchy, but realistically what can the citizens do, when such criminal elements have gone haywire.

Should governments resettle them? Or should government send them to vocational centers? Remember that they say “crayfish wey don dey can never bend”. They will never change their ways. Earning money in that cheap way make them simply not interested in other forms of occupation.

The way forward is simply to return the military to the streets, simply for the purpose of tackling agberos. Also we must hope that such military personnel do not take bribes and look the other way.

Military personnel are the chief coordinators. Soludo needs to borrow a leaf from Peter Obi administration in Anambra and how he was able to drastically reduced them.

The truth is the Agberos are remitting millions to the big men (godfathers) we know daily, the governor needs to fight these men first, that was what Obi did and which is same reason why the Anambra big men don't like him.

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Politics / Re: Soludo Flags-off Anambra Drainage Desilting Campaign At Onitsha by Steveoo042: 7:28pm On Mar 31, 2023

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Sports / Refer And Win by Steveoo042: 7:07pm On Mar 31, 2023
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Sports / What Are The Greatest Tactics For Betting On Football? by Steveoo042: 12:21pm On Mar 31, 2023
The answer is simply betting on Live Football Games. I will tell you how.

When it comes to live football betting, there are a ton of strategies out there. And that's a good thing, because the key to success is finding a strategy that works for you. But some strategies tend to be more successful than others. One such strategy is the Over 1.5 Goals bet. This bet is pretty straightforward: statistically speaking, most football games end with at least 2 goals scored, so if you stick to small bets on Over 1.5 Goals, you should see a decent return on your investment.

Don't expect amazing odds with this type of bet - you want low odds with a higher probability of success. Live Odds between 1.25 and 1.34 are acceptable, but anything lower than that should be avoided. Your money management should be based on a flat bet of 2% of your bankroll, but you can adjust that depending on how aggressive you want to be.

To maximize your chances of success, focus on leagues with high average goal ratios. Leagues in Japan, Austria, and the Netherlands are good examples. And if you really want to increase your winnings, focus on games with offensive teams playing against defensive teams or two offensive teams playing against each other. This should be about 85% of the games.

Once you have your list of games, don't rush to bet on the first website offering you the odds you want. Have you checked out UBET Sports? They have the biggest odds. Check them out www.ubetsports.io

Shop around for the best odds, and then wait for the game to start before placing your bet. Odds tend to go up a bit just after a game begins, so every little nudge in the right direction helps.

Watching the games in real time is crucial for success with live betting. Try to avoid using a smartphone app and make sure you have the volume turned up so you can hear the commentary. And if you have a day job, only place bets in the evenings or on weekends from the comfort of your own couch.

This strategy has a success rate of around 77%, but results may vary depending on the person. The important thing is to find a strategy that works for you and stick to it and also develop your mindset, it is a very important skills, I covered the topic on the importance of a winning mindset here -- https://www.nairaland.com/7623206/what-key-successful-sports-betting.

Happy betting!
Sports / Re: Chat GPT Reveals “the Best 11 Of All Time” � by Steveoo042: 7:04pm On Mar 30, 2023
It gave me this

Sports / What Is The Best Website To Win A Giveaway? by Steveoo042: 11:23am On Mar 30, 2023
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Sports / Which Is The Best Sport To Bet On Online? by Steveoo042: 1:38pm On Mar 29, 2023
As someone who enjoys betting online, I have come to appreciate the incredible variety of sports and markets that are available to us. With so many options to choose from, it can be overwhelming to decide which sport or event to bet on.

However, there are certain sports that stand out above the rest in terms of their popularity, betting markets, and competitive odds. Let's take a closer look at the best sports to bet on and the top bookmakers to place your bets with.

Football
Football is undoubtedly one of the best sports to bet on, with a massive following around the world and a wide range of events to bet on. Major football tournaments like the World Cup and the Champions League draw in huge audiences, which means there are many bookmakers competing for your attention, resulting in consistently great odds on these events.

A quick one, UBET is currently holding a Champions League Prediction Market. You just need to predict the 4 teams that will make it to the UCL semi finals and stand a chance to $100. Follow this link to take part: https://www.ubetsports.io/sportsbook-tournaments

Back to our discussion, football betting is also home to some of the most interesting markets in betting, thanks to its deep, strategic nature. For instance, you can place a bet on the first goal scorer, the final score, or even on the number of corners awarded in a match.

Horse Racing
Horse racing is another popular sport for betting enthusiasts, and it frequently offers great odds. With a wide range of horse racing events taking place throughout the year, there are plenty of opportunities to place bets on races. Live streaming of races is widely available, which makes you feel like you are right there near the starting line. While horse racing requires some intense research, it can also be the purest form of sports betting, and there are unique and vital promotions available for horse racing betting enthusiasts.

Tennis
Tennis is often considered the most exciting sport to bet on, with its one-on-one (or two-on-two) competitions and action-packed ferocity. You can bet on every point, set, and game, which amps up the excitement of the game even further. Although tennis is not quite as popular as football or horse racing, it still offers some sensational odds on big events like Wimbledon. Live streaming of matches is also available, and markets expertly break down the game across different segments.

Cricket
Cricket is a sport that offers plenty of opportunities for betting enthusiasts, with its multiple forms like Test cricket and Twenty20. There are many well thought out and creative cricket markets available, making you consider different scenarios and outcomes.

These are just a few examples of the best sports to bet on, but there are many others to explore as well. Ultimately, the best sport to bet on is one that you enjoy and are familiar with. When it comes to choosing the right bookmaker, it's important to look for one that offers competitive odds, a wide range of markets, transparent betting system and quick payout of winnings.
Sports / How Do Sport Betting Companies Make Money? by Steveoo042: 1:47pm On Mar 28, 2023
Have you ever wondered how sports betting companies make their profits? It's simple: they charge a spread or vigorish that is proportional to the odds at which you, the bettor, place your bet. The spread is a percentage of your profits that the house retains as payment for their services. Although the spread varies with the odds, usually, it ranges between 8% and 10%, and sometimes even higher.

Let's consider an example to help simplify things. Suppose FC Porto and Boavista FC are playing the next Portuguese football league match. The odds for this match are as follows: FC Porto wins @ 1.12, Draw @ 7.00, and Boavista FC wins @ 19.00. The betting house charges a spread of 8.83% over your winning bet.

You may assume that FC Porto has an 88% chance of winning, but that's not the case. The betting houses manipulate the odds to grab some of your profits. They trick you into thinking that a certain event has a higher probability of happening than it actually does to lead you into placing a bet.

To calculate the real odds for the event "FC Porto wins," multiply (1 + spread) by the presented odds: 1.12 * (1 + 0.088345) = 1.2189. Therefore, the real odd for the event "FC Porto wins" is 1.2189, and the actual probability of FC Porto winning is 82% out of 100 hypothetical matches against Boavista FC.

On the other hand, if you repeat the same calculation for the other two events, "Draw" and "Boavista Wins," you will get a final result of 1, indicating that the odds are the real odds.

Finally, to be on the better side and have an hedge over the bookies, you should look for Bookmakers that charge a smaller spread since those odds are much closer to the actual real probability of an event happening. From my experience so far, Decentralized bookies like UBET (www.ubetsports.io) have smaller spread, this is because decentralized bookies run on the transparent blockchain and let the market forces of demand and supply determine the odds.

Don't assume that low odds necessarily mean a sure outcome because betting houses present untruthful information to make a profit. Keep that in mind when placing your bets.
Sports / How Can I Be Successful In Sports Betting? by Steveoo042: 10:30am On Mar 27, 2023
Let's consider the hypothetical scenario of a football match between Man City, the current champions, and Southampton, a team with a poor performance history this season. Let's assume Man City has 1.3 odds to win. It's rare for someone to make an intelligent bet that isn't in favor of a Man City win.

Suppose you wager X on Man City to win and they do. You increase your stake by 30% and place more bets. You continue to win, doubling your money after two more successful bets. You may then make another bet, perhaps with the same stake or even more, but this time you lose. Now, you are either back to square one with zero gains or at a net loss.

As you win more money, you're more likely to increase your stake, which ultimately leads to a possibility of losing more money. Being a skilled bettor doesn't matter since the system is designed to make you lose money. Last year, Bet365, the world's largest bookmaker with over 20 million customers, made half a billion in profit, consistently earning high profits annually.

It takes just one or two mistakes for you to lose the equivalent of 3-6 winning bets. The reality is that you're not meant to win, and even if you do, the payout is meager. So why bother experiencing the emotions that come with losing, like trembling and frustration, for just some pocket change?

The most viable solution to this problem is to diversify your sports betting investments. But how can this be done? Peer-to-peer betting is the answer. You can learn how peer to peer betting works from this article: https://www.ubetsports.io/best-sports-betting-blogs/betting-exchanges-peer-to-peer-betting-before-it-was-a-thing

Platforms like UBET (www.ubetsports.io) allow you to be either the bookie or the bettor. As the bookie, known as a liquidity provider, you supply liquidity (stake money) to a betting pool and earn a stake on losing bets or a vig or both. This put you in the position of Bet365. Those huge profits they make you could take a share of that profit when you stake in the liquidity pool of a decentralized sports betting platform.

This method is a low-risk way to profit from sports betting and provides the chance to diversify your investments in sports betting.
Sports / What's The Difference Between Sure Bet And Value Bet In Sports Betting by Steveoo042: 1:32pm On Mar 24, 2023
Yo, sports betting peeps! Let's talk about two ways to make money with your bets - value betting and sure betting.

Value Betting
Value betting is when you find bets with good value based on the odds given by the bookies. Basically, you wanna find bets where the chance of the event happening is higher than what the odds suggest. Like, if you think a team has a 50% chance of winning, but the odds only give it a 40% chance, then that's a value bet. This article here talk more about what Value Bets is and how to find a value bet: https://www.nairaland.com/7623206/what-key-successful-sports-betting

Sure Betting
Now, sure betting, or arbitrage betting, is when you place bets on ALL possible outcomes of an event at different bookies so that you make a profit no matter what. You gotta take advantage of differences in odds offered by different bookies. It's a low-risk strategy, but you gotta do your research and find bookies with significantly different odds.


Both value betting and sure betting can work well, but they require different skills and come with different risks. With value betting, you gotta be an expert in the sport and teams you're betting on and have a good eye for spotting value in the odds. With sure betting, you gotta be good at finding bookies with different odds and be quick to place bets at the best odds. A good book to look at is www.ubetsports.io

Either way, you gotta do your homework.
Sports / Best Sports Betting Platforms In Nigeria by Steveoo042: 5:50pm On Mar 23, 2023
To have a great gaming experience and increase your chances of winning in online sports betting, you need to find the best bookmakers to place your bets with. Our experts have made a list of the top betting sites in Nigeria for you to compare and choose from.

But first, what is a bookmaker? It's a professional gaming platform that lets you bet on sports events to win money. There are traditional bookies and decentralized bookies. The traditional bookies determine the odds for an event by how much they are willing to risk while decentralized bookies let the market demand to set the odds. How this is done is captured in this article: https://www.ubetsports.io/best-sports-betting-blogs/betting-exchanges-peer-to-peer-betting-before-it-was-a-thing

Make sure to choose a site that is secured and guaranteed by an official state institution when providing your personal and bank details. Below are the top betting platform in Nigeria:

1. Bet9ja
2. UBET Sports
3. 1XBet
4. Melbet
5. Sportybet
Sports / What Is The Key To Successful Sports Betting? by Steveoo042: 2:43pm On Mar 22, 2023
Sports Betting success is a duality, dear reader. Two fundamental components define the victorious bettor: skills and mindset. You see, skills empower the bettor to place what we refer to in the biz as "Value Bets," but it is the mindset that ultimately separates the winners from the losers. A bettor's ability to checkmate their emotions and psychological approaches to wagers is crucial in the game of sports betting.

Some purported experts may posit that a third element, luck, plays a role in the equation. Yet, I must confess, I am not a believer in such fickle concepts. Luck, though fleeting in its impact, cannot be relied upon for long-term success in the highly competitive world of sports betting.

Now, let us delve deeper into the two critical components that shape the fate of the bettor: skills and mindset.

Mindset
In the world of sports betting, the typical human brain can actually hinder success. Our brains have evolved primarily for survival, not for making money through sports betting. To succeed in this field, we need to think differently and adopt counter-intuitive beliefs. The foundation of success in sports betting lies in developing a mindset that supports winning. This mindset determines our behaviour, outlook, and mental attitude. A mindset that supports winning is the key to achieving and sustaining consistent profits. To be successful in sports betting, we need to build up our mindset for the following:

👉 personal responsibility
👉 adopting a mastery approach
👉 embracing risk
👉 getting comfortable with uncertainty
👉 accepting that losses are a part of betting

These are all key components of a winning betting mindset.

Skills
As we all know, the outcomes of sporting events and betting are typically determined by chance, skill, or a combination of the two. But the question that continues to baffle us all is whether we can truly foretell a future event. After all, is the weatherman certain it will rain tomorrow, or is it simply a guessing game?

Interestingly, the answer to this question lies in the world of sports betting, where in-depth research of historical data can significantly improve future weather forecasts, so to speak. The crux of the matter is the debate surrounding skills vs. luck in sports, a topic that is further discussed here (https://www.ubetsports.io/best-sports-betting-blogs/skill-vs-luck-in-sports-betting).

Skill-based sports betting entails placing bets based on a punter's "knowledge" of a particular sport and team. A skillful punter usually bases their bias about an outcome on a sporting event solely on available statistics, as is the case with soccer. If, after thorough consideration of offered odds, the punter concludes that Team A has a better probability of winning than Team B, they will undoubtedly bet against Team B.

A skillful punter factors in several elements that affect the outcome of any given match or event, including past data, player fatigue/injuries, referee decisions, and weather conditions. And let's not forget the critical role of the sportsbook in which you make your bets, which can have a significant impact on your betting success.

Naturally, bettors seek out the best odds in order to maximise their profit. The odds offered by different sportsbooks vary depending on the level of risk that each bookie is willing to accept, influencing the punter's bias and decision-making when selecting market choices to bet on.

It is worth noting that decentralized sportsbooks like UBET Sports (www.ubetsports.io) offer the greatest odds because the market determines them rather than a centralised bookmaker that frequently finds ways to set the odds against the bettor. By removing this conundrum, the high odds offered by UBET Sports enable bettors to make smarter decisions.

On the other hand, sports betting that relies on luck entails putting wagers on the result of the game rather than whether it will be won or lost based on skills or efforts put into pre-match analysis. Even after skillfully conducting pre-match investigations, luck can still be a deciding factor. For example, a 94th-minute Mo Salah goal against Chelsea to give Liverpool a 1-0 win in the waning seconds after you had bet on Liverpool to win could be attributed to luck.

How to Find Value When Betting on Football
A value bet is when the likelihood of winning is greater than the odds given by the bookmaker. To maximise winnings in football betting, follow these steps:
👉 Look for teams with similar records
👉 Check their recent form against similar opponents
👉 Compare current stats to last season's stats
👉 Compare odds to other teams with similar records and recent performance
👉 Check for injuries and suspensions for each team, both recent and long-term.

Final Thoughts
It is clear that successful sports betting is a combination of skills and mindset. While luck may play a role in the short term, long-term success requires a bettor to develop a winning mindset that supports personal responsibility, adopting a mastery approach, embracing risk, getting comfortable with uncertainty, and accepting losses as part of the process. Additionally, a skilled bettor must conduct thorough research into historical data and factors that can affect the outcome of a match or event. By seeking out value bets and making smart decisions, bettors can maximise their winnings and achieve consistent profits. Remember, sports betting is a highly competitive field, but with the right mindset and skills, anyone can become a successful bettor.

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Sports / Why Is Crypto Sports Betting Trending? by Steveoo042: 1:47pm On Mar 20, 2023
Why Is Crypto Sports Betting Trending?

Crypto sports betting is gaining popularity for several reasons. Firstly, it offers a fast and secure way to deposit and withdraw funds. Transactions on blockchain networks are processed quickly, eliminating the need for long waiting periods to receive your winnings.

Another reason for the popularity of crypto sports betting platform like UBET [ubetsports.io] is the anonymity it provides. Unlike traditional payment methods, crypto does not leave a digital trail, protecting your personal information from being compromised. This feature makes it an ideal choice for players who prefer to remain anonymous.

Furthermore, low transaction fees are a significant benefit of crypto sports betting. Conventional sportsbooks often charge high transaction fees that can significantly eat into your profits. However, crypto sports betting sites offer little to no fees, providing bettors with more freedom and lower costs.

Lastly, geo-location restrictions are a common problem for many sports bettors. Some countries or states have strict gambling laws that prevent players from accessing certain websites. However, with crypto sports betting, these restrictions are circumvented, and players can enjoy the best deals from anywhere globally.

Fast Deposit and Withdrawal

One of the most significant advantages of crypto sports betting is the speed of deposit and withdrawal. Transactions are processed quickly, ensuring that you receive your funds without delay. This feature eliminates the need for long waiting periods to receive your winnings, which is common in traditional sports betting.

Bonus and Promotion

Bonuses and promotions are a significant aspect of any betting platform. In the case of crypto sports betting, bonuses are typically offered to new users upon sign-up, while promotions are awarded to players who make a certain number of bets or wagers. These incentives can increase in value as you continue to play, providing players with more opportunities to win.

User Safety and Security

Blockchain technology is the foundation of crypto sports betting, ensuring that all transactions are secure, transparent, and anonymous. This technology uses cryptography to record transactions and eliminates the need for third-party interference.

Anonymity

Anonymity is a significant advantage of crypto sports betting. Players can place bets without revealing their identity, which protects them from hackers and other malicious actors. This feature is particularly important for players who prefer to remain anonymous or are concerned about their personal information being compromised.

Low Transaction Fees

Transaction fees are a common concern for many sports bettors. Traditional sportsbooks charge high fees that can significantly reduce your profits. However, with crypto sports betting, transaction fees are minimal, providing players with more freedom and lower costs.

No Geo-Location Restrictions

Geo-location restrictions are a common problem for many sports bettors. Some countries or states have strict gambling laws that prevent players from accessing certain websites. However, with crypto sports betting, these restrictions are circumvented, and players can enjoy the best deals from anywhere globally.

Is it safe to place sports bets with crypto?

Yes, it is safe to place sports bets with crypto. Blockchain technology ensures that transactions are secure, transparent, and anonymous, eliminating the need for third-party interference. This feature protects players from fraudulent activities and provides a better user experience than traditional sports betting.

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Sports / Predict And Win by Steveoo042: 10:34am On Mar 19, 2023
🏆PREDICT & WIN
💰PREDICT the out come of the #ElClasico and stand the chance to win $10USDC.
⚖️T&Cs
⚽ Predict the outcome of Barcelona vs Real Madrid on https://testnet.ubet.exchange
⚽ Like & Retweet https://twitter.com/UBET__Sports/status/1637339664406175745?t=iyzyeKnEMeMKjDHXQF8bRw&s=19

⚽ Request for UBCKS
⚽ Post screenshot of your bet.

Sports / How Secure Is Decentralized Sports Betting And How Does It Protect Users' Funds? by Steveoo042: 8:47am On Mar 17, 2023
Decentralized sports betting is becoming more popular and it's important to understand how it keeps users' funds safe. Sports betting can be risky and there are scams and frauds out there. But decentralized betting platforms, like UBET, have advanced security measures to protect users' money.

The key to this security is the blockchain. It's like a digital ledger that records every transaction in real-time, so anyone can check it. This makes it very hard for anyone to steal or cheat. By using blockchain technology, UBET and other decentralized betting platforms can offer better security and transparency than traditional bookmakers.

But the security measures don't stop there. UBET also uses things like Magic links authentication. Magic link authentication is a type of passwordless authentication that allows users to log in to a website or app without using a password. Instead, a magic link is sent to the user's email address, which they can click to authenticate themselves.

The use of magic links for authentication is becoming increasingly popular as it eliminates the need for users to create and remember complex passwords, which can often be forgotten or hacked. Instead, users simply need access to their email account to authenticate themselves, making the login process much simpler and more secure.

Overall, decentralized sports betting is very secure. Users can trust that their money is safe and their bets are being placed fairly. As this type of betting grows, we can expect more and more people to turn to platforms like UBET for peace of mind and security.
Sports / Predict CHELSEA Vs EVERTON And Win by Steveoo042: 8:33am On Mar 17, 2023
🚨HERE WE GO AGAIN 🚨
💰PREDICT AND WIN 🏆
5 WINNERS will be randomly selected to win $5USDC each.
⚖️T&Cs
⚽ Predict the outcome of Chelsea vs Everton on testnet.ubet.exchange
⚽ Follow, Like & Retweet the UBET Twitter page: https://twitter.com/UBET__Sports?t=gLpCdhz_BRIBTJr-QSvNdA&s=09

⚽ Request for UBCKS
⚽ Post screenshot of your bet using hashtag #UbetPredict

Sports / Decentralized Sports Betting On The Web3 Ecosystem by Steveoo042: 2:26pm On Mar 15, 2023
The world of sports betting has undergone a significant transformation over the last decade, thanks to the rise of blockchain technology and the Web3 ecosystem. Decentralized sports betting platforms have emerged as a new way to bet on your favorite sports events without relying on centralized intermediaries. This trend has given rise to a new wave of decentralized sports betting platforms that are revolutionizing the betting industry. One such platform is UBET Sports.

UBET Sports is an excellent example of a decentralized sports betting platform that is leveraging the power of blockchain technology to offer a transparent and secure betting experience to its users. Unlike traditional sports betting platforms, which rely on centralized intermediaries and are susceptible to hacking, UBET Sports operates on a decentralized infrastructure that makes it virtually impossible for hackers to compromise the platform's security.

www.ubetsports.io is built on the Polygon blockchain, and allows users to place bets on their favorite sports events using USDT.

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Sports / What's Gambling Splits In Sports Betting? by Steveoo042: 11:23am On Mar 10, 2023
This is a special type of bet that lets you put your money on more than one outcome within the same game. Pretty cool, right?

For instance, let's say you're enjoying a Arsenal versus Chelsea game. You have a feeling that Arsenal will be leading at halftime, but you also think Chelsea will come back and take the win in the second half. To make a split bet, you'll need to place two separate bets - one on Arsenal leading at halftime and another on Chelsea to win the game.

If Arsenal do lead at halftime, congrats, you win the first half of your split bet! But if Chelsea come back and win the game in the second half, you'll also win the second half of your split bet. The beauty of this kind of betting is that you can cover multiple outcomes within the same game, which increases your chances of winning.

Another example of a split bet in football is the halftime/fulltime bet. This means you're betting on both the outcome of the first half and the entire game. So, if you bet that Arsenal will be winning at halftime, but Chelsea will come back and win the game by the end, then you're in for a potentially big payout.

Keep in mind that just like with any gambling, it's essential to understand the rules of the game and the specific type of split bet you're making before you place your bets.

And just a quick note - if you're interested in placing bets on gambling splits in football, www.ubetsports.io is a great place to start. Remember, always gamble responsibly and have fun.
Sports / Bitcoin Investment Or Sports Betting, Which Is Better? by Steveoo042: 10:38am On Mar 10, 2023
Deciding which investment or activity is better than another depends on your personal financial goals and risk tolerance. Both Bitcoin investment and sports betting have risks and rewards, and you need to consider your options and research before making any decisions.

Bitcoin is a digital currency that's been getting more popular recently. Its value can go up or down quickly, which means you could gain or lose a lot of money. You need to understand how it works and what's happening in the market to invest in Bitcoin.

Sports betting is when you predict what will happen in a game or event and place bets on those predictions. It can be fun, but you could also lose money. The odds are set by bookmakers and depend on many factors, like how well the teams or athletes perform and any injuries or other events that could affect the game's outcome.

You should decide whether to invest in Bitcoin or do sports betting based on your goals and how much risk you're willing to take. But if you're interested in sports betting, you might want to check out decentralized sportsbooks like UBET Sports. They offer better transparency and security for your funds. And if you want to learn more about sports betting, you should read articles like https://www.ubetsports.io/magazine/a-comprehensive-beginners-guide-to-sports-betting and https://www.ubetsports.io/magazine/skill-vs-luck-in-sports-betting
Sports / Bitcoin Investment Or Sports Betting, Which Is Better? by Steveoo042: 9:51am On Mar 10, 2023
Deciding which investment or activity is better than another depends on your personal financial goals and risk tolerance. Both Bitcoin investment and sports betting have risks and rewards, and you need to consider your options and research before making any decisions.

Bitcoin is a digital currency that's been getting more popular recently. Its value can go up or down quickly, which means you could gain or lose a lot of money. You need to understand how it works and what's happening in the market to invest in Bitcoin.

Sports betting is when you predict what will happen in a game or event and place bets on those predictions. It can be fun, but you could also lose money. The odds are set by bookmakers and depend on many factors, like how well the teams or athletes perform and any injuries or other events that could affect the game's outcome.

You should decide whether to invest in Bitcoin or do sports betting based on your goals and how much risk you're willing to take. But if you're interested in sports betting, you might want to check out decentralized sportsbooks like UBET Sports. They offer better transparency and security for your funds. And if you want to learn more about sports betting, you should read articles like https://www.ubetsports.io/magazine/a-comprehensive-beginners-guide-to-sports-betting and https://www.ubetsports.io/magazine/skill-vs-luck-in-sports-betting
Sports / How Do Prediction Markets Work And What Sets Them Apart From Traditional Betting by Steveoo042: 10:23am On Mar 09, 2023
Prediction markets allow individuals to speculate on the likelihood of future events, such as election outcomes or sports scores, by predicting accurately the likely outcome of the event.

Prediction markets are great because they are fun, offer potential rewards, provide more reward for less risk, and are convenient to participate in. They allow participants to use their knowledge of the previous similar events to make predictions about upcoming events and can be easily accessed online.

Recently, UBET Sports, a decentralized sports betting platform, held a prediction market on the next president of Nigeria. The winner walked away with a cool $100, demonstrating the potential for prediction markets to offer rewards to individuals based on their accurate predictions.
UBET Sports also runs weekly prediction markets on the scorelines of big European league football games. This presents an exciting opportunity to participate in the prediction of football events across the top 5 football league in Europe and potentially earn rewards. To participate, all you need to do is follow the UBET Sports Twitter handle https://twitter.com/UBET__Sports?t=9cetQLnihHh2wufTLDceRw&s=09 and register on the UBET betting platform.

Overall, prediction markets offer a unique and engaging way to make predictions on future events, while also potentially offering participate opportunity to win rewards for accurate predictions. So why not try your hand at it and see what the future holds? Moreover, platforms like UBET Sports offer prizes to winners for free participa adding to the excitement of the experience.

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