Betting at bet98 – Built Around What Filipinos Actually Watch
Sports betting works best when the platform covers the games you genuinely follow. For most Filipino bettors, that means basketball at the top of the list — PBA and NBA — alongside boxing, volleyball, football, and a fast-growing esports market. The bet98 betting section is structured around this reality: local Philippine sports sit front and centre, while international leagues fill out a comprehensive calendar that gives you something to wager on virtually every day of the week.
Odds are available in both pre-match and live in-play formats. Pre-match betting lets you lock in your selection before the game starts, while live betting allows you to follow the action and place wagers as events unfold — reacting to first-quarter momentum in a PBA game, for example, or backing a fighter mid-bout when the flow of a boxing match becomes clearer. Both formats are accessible in the same account, in the same Philippine Peso balance, with no switching between separate platforms or wallets.
What You Can Bet On at bet98
Local Philippine leagues and international competitions all in one place.
Basketball
The biggest sport in the Philippines, and the most active betting market on the platform. PBA seasons and tournaments are covered in full, with odds on game winners, point spreads, and totals. NBA regular season and playoffs are equally well-covered with markets opening days in advance.
- PBA Philippine Cup & Commissioner's Cup
- NBA Regular Season & Playoffs
- FIBA International Competitions
Boxing
The Philippines has a proud boxing tradition, and major Filipino fighters competing on the world stage always attract significant betting interest. The bet98 boxing section covers major title fights, undercard bouts, and international matchups with win, method, and round betting available.
- World title bouts
- Philippine boxing events
- Win, method, and round markets
Football
International club football draws consistent interest from Filipino bettors throughout the season. Major European leagues are covered pre-match and live, with markets ranging from match result and Asian handicap to over/under goals and both teams to score.
- English Premier League
- UEFA Champions League
- La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga
Esports
Esports betting has grown rapidly in the Philippines, especially for Mobile Legends, Dota 2, and CS2. Filipino teams and players compete in regional and international tournaments, and bet98 covers these events with match winner and map betting markets.
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
- Dota 2 (The International & Majors)
- CS2 Tournaments
Volleyball
UAAP Volleyball and the PVL are followed closely in the Philippines. Match betting across the women's and men's competitions is available, along with international FIVB events during the global calendar window.
- UAAP Women's & Men's Volleyball
- Premier Volleyball League (PVL)
- FIVB International Events
Other Sports
Tennis, badminton, MMA, baseball, and other sports are covered depending on the current event calendar. The full list of available markets is updated regularly and visible in your account dashboard.
- Tennis Grand Slams & ATP/WTA
- MMA (UFC & others)
- Baseball (MLB)
Types of Bets Available at bet98
Multiple ways to back your selection across every market.
Moneyline / Match Winner
Straight win or loss prediction for either team or fighter. The most straightforward bet type — you pick which side wins and the payout reflects the odds at the time you place.
Point Spread / Handicap
A points advantage or deficit is applied to even out teams of different strength. Common in basketball and football betting, and particularly useful for games where one side is a heavy favourite.
Over / Under (Totals)
Bet on whether the combined score or statistic will be above or below a set figure. Widely used in basketball (total points) and football (total goals) betting markets.
Parlay / Multi-Bet
Combine two or more selections into one wager for a higher combined payout. Each leg must win for the parlay to pay out — higher risk, but with significantly better returns when it lands.
Live In-Play Betting
Odds update in real time as a match progresses. Place or adjust bets during the game — quarter by quarter in basketball, half by half in football, or round by round in boxing.
Outright / Tournament Winner
Back a team or player to win a competition before it begins. Available for PBA tournaments, the NBA championship, major football leagues, and esports tournaments.
How Odds Are Displayed
Markets on bet98 show team/player names alongside current odds. Bet amounts and potential payouts are calculated in PHP in real time.
* Odds shown above are illustrative only. Actual odds at the time of your bet may differ.
Understanding Betting Odds
| Format | Example | How to Read | Common Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.50 | Multiply stake × odds = total return | Most common globally |
| Fractional | 6/4 | Profit = stake × (numerator ÷ denominator) | UK horse racing tradition |
| American | +150 / -110 | + = profit on ₱100; - = stake needed for ₱100 profit | US sports markets |
| Asian Handicap | -0.5 / +0.5 | Half-goals remove draw outcomes from markets | Football, basketball spread |
| Hong Kong | 1.50 | Profit = stake × odds (similar to decimal minus 1) | Popular in Southeast Asia |
Live In-Play Betting – Following the Game as It Happens
Live betting is where the bet98 sportsbook really comes into its own for players who watch games closely. Rather than committing to a selection before tip-off, you can observe the first few minutes of a PBA game, get a feel for which team is controlling the pace, and then place your bet with that information already in play. Odds shift continuously based on the score, time remaining, and momentum — which means the potential returns on certain live bets can be notably different from their pre-match equivalents.
The live betting interface on bet98 is designed to keep pace with fast-moving games. A dedicated live section lists all currently active events with real-time odds updates and a visible match clock or period indicator so you're never confused about where in the game you are. On mobile, the experience is equally clean — a tight, responsive layout that doesn't bury the key information under navigation or ads.
Betting on Basketball – PBA and NBA
Basketball is the sport Filipinos follow most passionately, and the bet98 sportsbook reflects that. PBA game coverage runs through all three conference tournaments — Philippine Cup, Commissioner's Cup, and Governors' Cup — with markets available from the time match schedules are released. Spread betting and totals are the most popular PBA bet types, particularly for high-profile games between perennial contenders like Barangay Ginebra, San Miguel, TNT, and Magnolia.
NBA coverage at bet98 spans the entire regular season through to the Finals, with daily game lines available in advance and live odds running throughout game time in Philippine Standard Time. Season-long outrights — championship winners, conference winners, MVP — are available during the relevant periods. Whether you follow a specific team or just bet on the marquee games, there's always active NBA markets during the season.
Esports Betting – Mobile Legends, Dota 2, and More
Esports is one of the fastest-growing betting categories in the Philippines. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is enormously popular locally, and competitions featuring Philippine teams draw real attention from the betting community. The bet98 esports markets cover major regional and international tournaments for Mobile Legends, Dota 2, and CS2, with match winner and map/series betting available alongside selected in-game markets where the tournament format supports it.
Esports events often run in Asian time zones which means more of them fall during convenient evening hours for Philippine players. Combined with the mobile-friendly interface of the bet98 app, esports betting is a natural fit for players who want to follow their favourite titles and add a stake to the watching experience.
