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I honestly don't understand what's going on, but seeing so many goals in a match is pretty rare, and it's definitely entertaining. But what's happened to France?

From what I saw, Drake bet on Argentina. I never really believe those celebrity bets mean anything, but hopefully this time it comes true in reverse and Spain wins. 🙂

He's most likely not going to win it. Even if he scores 10 goals and finishes third at the World Cup, I don't think it'll be enough. The Ballon d'Or isn't a completely objective award, since it's voted on by journalists, former players, and coaches, all of whom can have their own biases. That's why we sometimes see players win it when many people feel they weren't the most deserving. If France had won the World Cup, I think he'd have had a much better chance. But without that, I don't believe the voters will seriously consider him. In my opinion, the voting often follows popular narratives rather than simply rewarding the player who had the best performances.

It all depends on your stack size, as others have already mentioned. If you have 30 big blinds, for example, you might raise to 2 BB. If you only have 15 BB, folding could be the correct play. Everything depends on your stack, and that's why it's important to learn GTO strategy based on your stack depth. Your decisions—whether to raise, call, fold, or even go all-in—should always be influenced by how many big blinds you have.

The reality is that Nigeria came incredibly close to winning it last year, so I definitely think they have a chance to win the next edition. That said, they'll also need a bit of luck to do it. Every champion needs some luck along the way, unless you're simply dominant and blow every opponent away, which almost never happens.

I can't say for sure. I think Spain have been the more consistent team overall, especially considering the opponents they've faced. They've been winning convincingly while keeping clean sheets. Argentina, on the other hand, have made a habit of coming from behind, and their last match showed they're capable of anything. I still think Spain will win, but Argentina always have a chance. In this case, my prediction is based more on intuition than pure logic.

I'm rooting for Spain, but at this point I honestly have no idea what will happen. This World Cup has been full of surprises, so I think either team could win. Let's not forget there's also the third place match. It may not mean as much as the final, but we'll still get to enjoy another great game of football.

For someone who's grown up watching the World Cup, I don't think this should happen. But we all know how the world works—the goal is always to attract more viewers and generate more money, so from a business perspective it makes sense. I'm fine with having a halftime show, but it shouldn't be so long that it changes the traditional halftime break in football.

I usually stick to betting on sports I'm most familiar with, but every now and then I'll try markets I don't know as well just to learn how they work. Even if I lose some money, I see it as part of the learning process.

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That's one of the biggest problems with sports betting. If you start with, say, a $20 bankroll, you might begin by making small bets, but because your bankroll is so limited, you'll often end up going all-in sooner or later—either trying to recover your losses or hoping for a miracle win that turns it into a much bigger amount. That's one of the reasons sportsbooks are so profitable. A small bankroll is very difficult to grow, and people end up risking more than they should. I'd focus on starting with a healthy bankroll and only betting a small percentage of it each time. That way, you give yourself a much better chance of staying in the game and growing your bankroll gradually over the long run

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I've always preferred betting before the match because the odds are usually better. It also helps avoid getting caught up in constantly changing live odds, which can make you second-guess your decisions

That's true, but you also have to remember that this depends almost entirely on luck. I'd always try to focus on games where skill matters more than luck, since they tend to be more profitable in the long run, even if the winnings come in smaller amounts

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