How to Place Your First Sports Bet: A Beginner’s Guide

By providing millions of bettors with a safe and regulated method to participate in the sports they love, legal sports betting has completely changed the sports and entertainment industries.

Winning money is always appealing and is the most obvious potential reward of sports betting. 

It is not, however, the only advantage that sports betting provides. Dopamine is released in the brain as a result of this action, which makes people feel happier and improves their overall sports viewing experience.

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), a government-owned organization in charge of managing and supervising gambling operations, has licenses for the majority of online sports betting businesses in the Philippines. In addition to licensing privately held operators, PAGCOR owns and runs its casinos. As the internet has expanded, operators have risen in popularity and accessibility, especially in the sports betting industry.

What is Sports Betting?

Sports betting refers to games involving monetary wagers on the outcome of sporting events, where players may win cash prizes, fully or partially based on luck and the uncertainty of the outcome.

📋Popular Sports for Betting:

• Basketball: NBA, PBA, FIBA tournaments
• Football / Soccer: FIFA World Cup, Premier League, UEFA
• Boxing
• Tennis: Wimbledon, US Open
• Baseball: MLB
• UFC / MMA
• Horse Racing
• Esports: Dota 2, CS:GO, LoL
• Volleyball & NFL

“As sports betting becomes more ingrained in mainstream culture, it is vital to strike a balance between its benefits and potential drawbacks”. — Algamus