What Is Online Sabong? A Gambling Pastime (Sabong Arena)

Cockfighting or Sabong is a widely known gambling game in the Philippines. This well-loved game by our Lolo's and Tito's is taking the online community by storm. Online sabong betting or “tupada” is much easier now because you do not need to visit those illegal cockpits. Sabong is tied with our Pinoy culture. If you are new to online betting or just want to try and experience the joy of online sabong you have to take note of these few rules and protocols. ONLINE SABONG It is really easy to participate in online sabong. All you need is to register first an account with a regulated sportsbook and complete the registration process. Upon verifying your account you may now deposit and bet on the game. Placing bets in online sabong is very similar to any other sports. The main goal in online betting or online sabong is to bet on the fighting cock that you think will win. There is an option to bet on a tie if you feel that there will be no winner. How does online betting or online sabong works? In online betting or sabong there are 2 (two) fighting cocks that are pitted against each other. The handlers of the cocks are going to check and survey the competition to see whom among the participants can serve as their opponent. The handlers are going to check the breed, stance, weight, head size and overall quality of the fighting cock. Then, once the pairing has been completed, the kristos or game judge will take over. Those who are new to online betting or online sabong “kristos” are tasked in taking on bets and they are using hand signals to confirm the bets that are submitted by the players. Yes or No The fighting cocks will be assigned in one of the 2 (two) sides- the meron o wala. After the betting and announcement of the rules, the sabong will start. The winning fighting cock will peck twice the defeated opponent, once the peck is returned, they will declare the winner. The winnings will be paid to the lucky bettors who managed to pick the victorious fighting cock. But, there are incidents where a tie or board happens. A tie or plank happens when the 2 (two) fighting cocks died, got injured, or disabled by wounds. To be successful in online sabong or online betting you need to be familiarized with these terminologies: Same – Even odds Lo dies – Your 100 wager wins ₱ 125 or your ₱ 200 wagers wins ₱ 250. Walo Anim – A wager of 400 becomes ₱ 550 or your ₱ 800 wages becomes ₱ 1,000. Eleven – A ₱ 400 wager becomes 500. Tres – Your ₱ 1000 wagers win ₱ 1,500. Ten -six – A 600 wagers becomes ₱ 1,000. Doblado – Omit means “double” your 1,000 become ₱ 2,000. So in conclusion, online betting or online sabong is really simple and straightforward. Once you've set up your account from any online casino or online gambling platform you can already experience the fun and exciting game of online betting.