Let's have some chit chat :)

[Afi4wins]

6 hours ago, Icy said:

Even in demo to try new slots, I'm done gambling after this score!

 

You're done gambling??? Johnny said that several times before but he got more intense into it after that!

You're done gambling??? WAKE UP mate...you're dreaming!!!

Icy is done gambling??? I must be dreaming...  

[cocopop3011]

Hi guys - I am now on vacation until Wednesday. @Afi4wins please remove all spam posts. I will have very limited access to the forum due to where I am. 

[Icy]

20 minutes ago, cocopop3011 said:

Hi guys - I am now on vacation until Wednesday. @Afi4wins please remove all spam posts "except @Icy's". He means very well for me! I will have very limited access to the forum due to where I am. 

Why thank you @cocopop3011! You mean well to me too!

When you go for your vacation, are you going again for Christmas holidays?

Enjoy your vacation to ______________ so you can warm up/cool down away from the forum!

[Afi4wins]

1 hour ago, cocopop3011 said:

Hi guys - I am now on vacation until Wednesday. @Afi4wins please remove all spam posts. I will have very limited access to the forum due to where I am. 

Don't worry my dear, that I will do. Have a good one...vacation I mean... 

[Icy]

So I got bored, read a few articles. One article from the Daily Mail caught my eyes, decided to check out the comments, ends up being funny and juicy!

Made me laugh!

69, still around.

Would you ever do an inmate if you were a prison guard?

[Afi4wins]

Is there anything REALLY REALLY STRANGE in this day and age??? 

[Icy]

50 free spins at $1 each from Gamdom, played them all, triggered two features on Santa's Slay and received $206.44 USD. 

Is winter and the holidays trying to tell me that I'm getting laid multiple times?  (Puts hands behind head as if relaxing right on Santa's sleigh)

[loceff13]

On 12/25/2025 at 3:35 PM, Icy said:

50 free spins at $1 each from Gamdom, played them all, triggered two features on Santa's Slay and received $206.44 USD. 

Is there a method to how free spins are handed out on Gamdom? I tend to notice it's often within a week of me depositing or it it wagering/loss based etc?

[Icy]

1 hour ago, loceff13 said:

Is there a method to how free spins are handed out on Gamdom? I tend to notice it's often within a week of me depositing or it it wagering/loss based etc?

This one was the 25 days of Christmas. I was randomly selected for it. 50 free spins at $1.....ooooohhhhh what a send!

Honestly, it's based on playthrough and performance like deposits.  Rewards (Daily, weekly and monthly) are a nice added touch. 

The one before this one was for 20 free spins at $0.20 on Starlight Princess Super Scatter in November which I describe that slot that got me whipped, whipped again and whipped by a lady in a school girl uniform.

Moderators watching, Icy beware!

[loceff13]

Yeah I like the rewards system, can be a nice surprise the next day after a disaster session(or even a breakeven one and come back to $10+ waiting). I just don't like how I have to be betting 40c+ NZD to climb the ranks as the bulk of my bets are 20c. 

[Flatzem888]

 @ValDes likes to visit the forum every now and this news is about Bulgaria.

anyway some you might not know this but.

Bulgaria officially joined the Eurozone on January 1, 2026, becoming the 21st member of the currency union.

they have lost their sovereignty and given up their lev currency and the EU control freaks gain more control over another country.

did people of Bulgaria get a vote about it ? answer is: The short answer is no, there was no public referendum. While many citizens and some political parties pushed for a vote, the decision was made by the Bulgarian Parliament and the government.

As of January 2026, there are 6 countries in the European Union that still use their own national currencies. Denmark, Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Sweden, Romania.

 

anyway what AI said about all this;

The decision for a country like Bulgaria (often cited as the EU's poorest member state by GDP per capita) to adopt the euro is driven by several strategic economic and geopolitical goals.

Here is why Bulgaria made the switch:

1. Economic Stability and Lower Costs

Eliminating Transaction Costs: Before 2026, Bulgarian businesses spent hundreds of millions of euros annually just to convert money for trade within the EU. Joining the euro removes these fees, making Bulgarian exports more competitive.

Lower Interest Rates: Membership in the Eurozone typically improves a country's credit rating. This allows the government, businesses, and even regular citizens to borrow money at lower interest rates, as the country is backed by the stability of the European Central Bank (ECB).

Price Transparency: With a common currency, it is much easier for consumers and businesses to compare prices directly with those in Germany, France, or Greece, which forces more competitive pricing in the domestic market.

2. Geopolitical Security

Deepening EU Integration: For Bulgaria, the euro is the "final step" in its integration into the heart of Europe. It signals a definitive move away from historical spheres of influence (specifically Russia) and cements its place as a permanent, high-level member of the Western economic alliance.

A "Seat at the Table": As a member of the Eurozone, Bulgaria now has a vote in the ECB’s Governing Council. Previously, because the Bulgarian lev was already pegged to the euro, Bulgaria followed European monetary policy but had no say in making it. Now, they help set the rules.

3. Protection Against Financial Crises

ECB Safety Net: In times of global financial instability, being part of a massive currency area provides a shield. Bulgarian banks now have direct access to the ECB's liquidity, which makes the entire banking system much more resilient against bank runs or localized economic shocks.

The "Price" of Joining (Public Concerns)

Despite these benefits, the transition has been controversial within Bulgaria. As of early 2026, there are two main concerns:

Fear of Inflation: Many Bulgarians fear that businesses will use the currency switch as an excuse to round prices up (e.g., something that cost 1.95 lev might be rounded to 1.10 euro rather than the official 1.00 euro). To combat this, the government has mandated dual pricing (showing both lev and euro) until August 2026.

Loss of Sovereignty: Some citizens feel that giving up the lev (a currency used since the 19th century) is a loss of national identity and the final surrender of independent national monetary control.

Current Status (January 2026)

Dual Circulation: From January 1 to January 31, 2026, both the lev and the euro are accepted as legal tender.

The Peg: The conversion rate remains fixed at 1.95583 BGN to 1 EUR.

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