ironpanther said:Look... you're comparing the offerings of semi-legal offshore sites to state-regulated bookmakers that have to follow every single rule in the book. What I'm trying to tell you is that the US and the Middle East in general actually offer much better variety compared to other countries in Europe. Can you even name a country that provides a higher quality selection? I’m talking about legitimate bookmakers with physical locations and headquarters based within Europe. You would honestly laugh if you saw the limited options provided by the Canadians (their national lottery), the Germans, the French, and I could go on all day.
So where does that leave us now? Should we just take comfort in the fact that things aren't quite as bad here in America, perhaps because the ESPN lottery takes a 40% cut while our local shops only take 30%? We might have enjoyed a relatively solid selection once upon a time, but ever since those extra taxes on winnings were introduced, the landscape has shifted entirely. Honestly, isn't anyone who continues to gamble with domestic bookmakers under these conditions—hoping to win through systematic play and deep analysis—just being a complete fool, given that such chances simply don't exist anymore?
If I am simultaneously forbidden from using foreign platforms under the constant threat of massive fines, why would I choose to leave my money with domestic books that I sincerely hope will fail soon, especially since their own greed likely leads them to quietly support these tax hikes?
People, please, find yourselves a different hobby; this is game over.