Philippines Legal e-Sabong Betting FAQs (Sabong Arena)
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Online Sabong
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E-Sabong Betting
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00000744
Is e-Sabong legal to bet on in the Philippines?
Not right now. As of 2021, e-Sabong is unregulated by PAGCOR and the GAB, which makes it unlawful. Additionally, all domestic sports betting in the Philippines must be offered in-person only, as the nation has not yet legalized local online betting options via MSW or other providers.
However, we expect legal e-Sabong betting to be available in the Philippines within the next year, as there is already wide bipartisan support for the pastime at the congressional level.
Is e-Sabong ethical?
Of course. That said, it’s true that many western societies do not traditionally uphold cockfighting as a part of their national identities, and thus the national sport of the Philippines is often decried as unethical by foreign observers and pundits who are fundamentally disconnected from the pastime.
However, sabong is an important part of the Philippine culture, and e-Sabong will make the game even safer for bettors, owners, cockpit operators, and fighting cocks alike.
Sabong is definitely not for everyone, and nobody is forced to participate in the action. However, if you’re ever in the Philippines and wish to experience sabong first-hand, it’s a phenomenon not to be missed.
Why don’t legal Philippines online sports betting sites offer e-Sabong betting lines?
Because of the often impromptu nature of sabong derbies and especially underground e-Sabong events, international sportsbooks like those listed here cannot get betting lines posted in time to take meaningful wagers on the events in question.
This will make e-Sabong, once legal, a distinctly local event supported by local sportsbooks. That said, you may occasionally find lines on the biggest sabong tournaments, like the World Slasher Cup, at the best offshore Philippines sports betting sites.
Will I have to register to bet on e-Sabong derbies?
This remains to be seen, and it could very well be a part of the legal framework surrounding regulated Philippine e-Sabong in the future. As it currently stands, the brick-and-mortar casino market in the islands requires that all players be registered and provide proof of income before they can gamble legally.
It is sensible that this provision would be extended to all online gambling that takes place domestically in the islands, but sabong is a betting sport for residents of all incomes, so the thresholds for participation will probably be very attainable for the vast majority of punters.
Where can I watch free e-Sabong video online?
There are several outlets that let you watch sabong live for free online, with live-streamed events as well as recent replays on offer. You can find these on YouTube, various online sabong forums, and dedicated streaming sites and apps. Some services require member registration, while others are free and open to all.
Will Sabong TV shows cover e-Sabong events?
It seems like a dead cert that e-Sabong events will be covered by official television programming outlets in the Philippines. A chief contender for such coverage is Sabong TV and the Sabong Nation TV5 show. However, we also expect that a number of other channels or shows will pop up once the e-Sabong market goes legit.
Source: legalsportsbetting.ph
