Whether you're new to online betting or just new to legitlink, this page walks you through everything — from the types of bets available to how odds work and how to manage your bets responsibly. All wagers on legitlink are placed in Philippine Pesos.
Create your free legitlink account and complete KYC verification. You'll need a valid government-issued ID and basic personal details. Verified accounts can deposit, bet, and withdraw without restrictions.
Fund your account via Philippine online banking, bank transfer, or a supported local e-wallet. All deposits are in Philippine Pesos — there's no currency conversion involved. The minimum deposit amount is shown during the deposit process.
Navigate to the sports section for pre-match or live betting markets, or head to the casino and slots lobby for other game types. The menu displays all available categories — Basketball, Football, Boxing, Esports, and more.
Click or tap on the odds for the selection you want to back. This adds it to your bet slip. You can add multiple selections to build a parlay (accumulator), or keep it as a single straight bet.
In the bet slip, enter the PHP amount you want to wager. The potential payout is calculated automatically based on the odds. Review everything carefully and confirm your bet. Once confirmed, the stake is deducted from your balance.
Open bets are visible in your account under Bet History or My Bets. Settled winnings are added to your balance automatically. You can request a withdrawal to your registered Philippine bank account or e-wallet at any time after settlement.
Illustrative example only. Actual odds and markets vary. Not a real bet slip.
From simple straight bets to multi-leg parlays and live in-play wagers — the legitlink sportsbook covers the full range of bet types Filipino players are looking for.
One selection, one outcome. Back a team to win, a player to score, or an event result. The simplest and most beginner-friendly bet type — your stake multiplied by the odds equals your potential payout.
Combine two or more selections into a single bet. All legs must win for the parlay to pay out. The combined odds multiply together, offering much higher potential returns — but higher risk too.
Place bets while the match is in progress. Odds update in real time based on the current game state. Live betting is available on most major sports including PBA, NBA, and Football. See the Betting page for details.
Bet on a team to win or lose by a certain margin. The spread equalises the matchup between a heavy favourite and an underdog, giving you a more balanced set of odds on both sides of the bet.
Bet on whether the total combined score of a game will be over or under a set number. For example: will a PBA game have over or under 180 total points? A popular choice for basketball and football bettors.
Bets on specific events within a game — first scorer, number of three-pointers, method of victory in boxing, and similar outcomes. Available on selected matches and events across major sports.
The legitlink sportsbook covers the events that matter most to Filipino sports fans, alongside top-tier international competitions.
PBA Philippine Cup, NBA Regular Season & Playoffs, FIBA tournaments and international basketball events.
UEFA Champions League, English Premier League, La Liga, AFC Champions League, and Philippine local leagues.
WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO title fights, Filipino world champions, and major undercard bouts broadcast internationally.
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang MPL-PH, DOTA 2 Majors and Internationals, Valorant tournaments, and League of Legends.
UAAP Women's Volleyball, PVL season, CEV Champions League, and major international volleyball tournaments.
ATP and WTA Grand Slams, MMA events, golf majors, and other international sports with active betting markets.
Odds tell you two things at once: the implied probability of an outcome, and how much you'd win relative to your stake. legitlink displays odds in decimal format by default — the most intuitive format for most Filipino bettors.
| Format | Example | What It Means | Common Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.50 | Win ₱2.50 back for every ₱1 staked (including stake) | Ph default |
| American (Moneyline) | +150 | Win ₱150 profit on a ₱100 stake (underdog) | US markets |
| American (Moneyline) | -200 | Stake ₱200 to win ₱100 profit (favourite) | US markets |
| Fractional | 3/2 | Win ₱3 profit for every ₱2 staked | UK markets |
| Hong Kong | 1.50 | Win ₱1.50 profit per ₱1 staked (stake not included) | Asian markets |
Decimal odds are the easiest to calculate with. Just multiply your stake by the decimal odds to get your total return. For example: ₱500 × 2.50 = ₱1,250 total return (₱750 profit + ₱500 stake back). legitlink uses decimal odds as the default display format.
Sports betting in the Philippines has grown significantly with the rise of online platforms. For Filipino fans watching PBA games in Manila, following the NBA from Cebu, or keeping up with Esports from Davao, having a reliable platform to place bets is part of how many people engage with the sports they love. legitlink is built around this reality.
The fundamental appeal of sports betting is the combination of knowledge and stakes. If you've been following basketball your whole life, you have a genuine edge in understanding matchups, team form, and situational factors that casual observers might miss. A well-placed bet on a game you understand deeply is a very different experience from purely luck-based gaming.
Experienced sports bettors don't just pick winners — they manage how much they bet on each selection relative to their total bankroll. A common approach is flat betting, where you wager a consistent percentage of your total balance on each bet regardless of how confident you feel. This prevents a few bad losses from wiping out your entire bankroll.
For example, if your total balance on legitlink is ₱5,000, betting ₱500 (10%) per selection is on the higher end of aggressive. Many experienced bettors prefer 2–5% per bet, which means a significant losing run won't end your session immediately. The key is staying in the game long enough for your knowledge and edge to show up over a sufficient sample size.
Not all bets are created equal, even on the same outcome. The odds offered reflect the platform's assessment of the probability — and sometimes that assessment creates what bettors call "value." A value bet is when you believe the true probability of an outcome is higher than what the odds imply.
Finding value requires comparing your own probability estimate against the implied probability in the odds. If you think a team has a 60% chance of winning but the odds imply only a 45% chance, that's value. Over time, consistently finding and placing value bets is what separates informed bettors from those who just get lucky occasionally.
In-play or live betting — available through the legitlink Betting section — operates differently from pre-match wagering. Odds shift rapidly in response to game events: a key player injury, a first quarter run, a momentum shift. Reacting too slowly means missing the best lines; reacting too quickly without information means poor decision-making.
The best live bettors have a clear plan before the game starts — they know which specific in-game scenarios they want to bet into, and they wait patiently for those situations rather than chasing the action. Patience is an underrated skill in live betting.
Parlay bets are popular among Filipino bettors because a small stake can theoretically return a large amount when multiple legs hit. The math works against you in a parlay — the implied probability of all legs winning is the product of each individual probability, which drops quickly as you add selections.
A two-leg parlay at 1.90 odds each gives combined decimal odds of 3.61. A four-leg parlay at the same prices gives 13.03 — that sounds impressive, but the true probability of all four hitting is only about 7.7%. Parlays should be a small part of your total betting activity, not the foundation of it.
All forms of betting involve financial risk. Past results and sports knowledge do not guarantee future outcomes. Never bet money you cannot afford to lose, and set strict limits on your session stakes. legitlink is for players aged 21 and above. Visit our Responsible Gaming page for self-management tools.