Sports betting in the Philippines: An ArenaPlus Guide

A global industry with local appeal

Sports betting is part of the global gambling industry, with wagering available through traditional and online channels. Mobile access has also expanded the ways users can access sports betting markets across different regions and competitions.

Interest in sports betting varies by market and sport. In the Philippines, basketball has a prominent place in the local sports landscape, with competitions such as the PBA and international events attracting attention.

Regulation and licensing in the Philippines

Sports betting in the Philippines operates within the country's regulated gaming framework. The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) provides official information on gaming regulation and licensed operators.

ArenaPlus is a PAGCOR-licensed sportsbook. The sports, events, markets, and odds available on the platform can vary by competition and current availability.

Sports betting basics

Sports betting involves choosing an outcome and placing a wager at the odds offered. Understanding common terms and odds is a useful first step before exploring different markets. Read our sports betting basics guide to learn more.

Two terms are useful to know when using a sportsbook. Odds indicate the potential return on a selection, while a betting market defines the type of wager available for an event.

Common betting terms include:

• Moneyline: A bet on which team or competitor will win.
• Point spread: A bet that accounts for a points advantage or disadvantage applied to a team or competitor.
• Totals: A bet on whether the combined score will be over or under a set number.
• Props: Bets based on specific events or statistics within a game.
• Parlays: A single wager that combines multiple selections.

The betting markets available on ArenaPlus vary by sport, competition, and event. Common options include Winner, Spread or Handicap, and Total markets. Some sports also offer additional selections based on their rules and scoring formats.

Basketball markets may include Winner, Spread, Total, and Same Game Parlay. Volleyball markets may include Winner, Point Handicap, and Total Points, while tennis markets may include Winner, Game Handicap, Handicap, and Total Games. Other sports have markets suited to their scoring systems and competition formats.

Football markets may include 1X2, Both Teams to Score, Double Chance, Draw No Bet, Next Goal, Over/Under, Parlays, and Same Game Parlay. Baseball markets may include Winner, Handicap, Total, and Same Game Parlay, while American football markets may include Winner, Total, and Spread.

MMA and boxing may offer Winner markets. Table tennis markets may include Winner, Point Handicap, and Total Points. Snooker includes Winner, Frame Handicap, and Total Frames, while ice hockey includes Winner, Handicap, Total, and Same Game Parlay.

Selected sports may also feature Boosted Odds. Market and feature availability can vary by event and change with the platform’s current offerings.

For a breakdown of these options, read our guide to different betting markets.

Basketball and NBA betting

Basketball is popular among Filipino sports fans, and ArenaPlus offers betting options for basketball events, including NBA games.

Depending on the event, basketball markets on ArenaPlus may include Winner, Spread, Total, and Same Game Parlay. These markets cover the game winner, point spreads, the combined score, and combinations of selections from the same game, respectively.

Available markets, selections, and odds vary by event. In-play betting may also be offered for selected basketball games.

For more information, read our NBA betting guide.

Local basketball gives Filipino fans betting options beyond international leagues. The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is the country’s long-established professional basketball league, while the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) is another domestic competition.

Depending on the game, PBA markets may include Winner, Spread, and Total. Available selections and odds can vary by matchup.

For more on local basketball betting, read our PBA betting guide.

Tennis betting

Tennis markets may include match winner, set outcomes, game handicaps, totals, and other event-specific selections. Because tennis features individual players competing against one another, its markets differ from those commonly available in team sports.

Explore our tennis betting guide for more information about the sport’s betting markets.

Boxing and combat sports

ArenaPlus offers Winner markets for boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA), allowing users to select the competitor they expect to win.

Learn more about these markets in our boxing betting guide.

Live betting, also known as in-play betting, allows users to place bets while a sporting event is underway. ArenaPlus offers in-play betting on selected sports, including basketball, volleyball, football, baseball, MMA, boxing, table tennis, snooker, and ice hockey.

During a live event, markets and odds can change based on the score, time remaining, and other developments in the game or match.

Markets may also become temporarily unavailable while odds are being updated. For more information, read our live betting guide.

Account support covers registration, login, password recovery, and other access issues. For help with password resets, locked accounts, and related problems, see ArenaPlus login help.

Available payment methods and processing times can vary. Depending on current platform availability, withdrawal options may include e-wallets such as GCash and Maya. Users must complete Know Your Customer (KYC) verification before processing a withdrawal.

For help with deposits and getting started, read our account help guide.

Sports betting should be treated as entertainment, not a source of guaranteed income. Responsible betting means setting financial limits and staying within them.

Bankroll management means setting a betting budget you can afford to lose without affecting essential expenses or other financial responsibilities. Sports outcomes are uncertain, and no betting strategy can eliminate the risk of losing a wager.

ArenaPlus has time control settings and spend and loss limit features to help players manage their betting activity. These tools are part of its responsible gambling measures.

Read our responsible betting tips for more guidance.

Promotions, bonuses, and rewards

ArenaPlus offers promotions and rewards to eligible users. Current offers may include the Welcome Bonus, Daily Rewards of up to 1,000 with ArenaPlus Upgrade, Pilipinas Daily Bonus of up to 150, MLB Betting Bonus, PVL Odds Boost, and Parlay Boost.

Promotions vary by offer, sport, account eligibility, and campaign period. Each offer may have eligibility requirements, wagering conditions, validity periods, and other restrictions.

Offers can change, so check the relevant ArenaPlus promotions or rewards page for current details and terms