EDIT: As the President has declared a stop to all things e-sabong, this post would not be updated until it comes back.
They say that sabong is the official pastime for many Filipinos (alongside basketball), as anyone can partake of it. Poor Filipinos raise their own cocks to be able to get a chance to win big. Rich Filipinos as well, they have breeding farms and go big to win big. Sabong predates even before the Spanish colonial period. Currently, it is one of the legalized forms of gambling in the Philippines — earning lots of revenue for Pagcor.
In GLife, InPlay is another similar mini-app that allows you to play in an online casino.
Before it was hard to join in games as you needed to go to arenas and OTBs to be able to bet on games, especially due to the pandemic. But now, since everything is online, the hard parts — betting and watching, can be done online as well, with the help of online transactions and streaming.
A word of caution though: As this is considered gambling, I would not recommend this as a source of investment. You can do this with some play money, but moderation is always recommended. Only risk money you intend to lose.
As an aside, if you really want to dive into this fascinating Filipiniana experience, nothing beats doing it in the provinces as this is still practiced all throughout the rural Philippines. In e-sabong, most of the culture is lost, and only the fringes remain, unfortunately.
For beginners, here are some terminologies to help you with the immersion of experience:
1. Talpak - the term used to play sabong
2. Meron - side of the ring where there is a higher initial bet
3. Wala - side of the ring opposite Meron
4. Llamado - the favorite to win
5. Dehado - the underdog (or under-cock)
6. Kristos - the bet takers (because they call for bets with arms wide open, just like crucifixes)
7. Sentenciador - the referee
8. Tari - the "gaff" or the blade attached to the leg of the gamecocks
9. Ulutan - pairing of cocks based on weight and other factors
10. Tabla - a tie; usually when there's no clear winner
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How do I play an e-Sabong game in GCash?
Pitmasters is an application in GLife where you can play games easily. The requirements are only that you need to be fully verified, and that you are 21 years old and over. GCash has strict know-your-customer (KYC) rules as mandated by the BSP so think twice before trying to trick the system.
To start, you need to go to GLife, and under the Gaming Category, click on Pitmasters.
You will need to wait for an event before you can top up. You’ll be able to see if there is one in the Fight Schedule section. Usually, there is one event per day, there are hundreds of fights in an event and you can bet on each match. The hours usually are 8 AM-5 PM, but there are also some off-hour events that run in the early morning.
How do I top up in Pitmasters?
Click on the top-up button and select an amount to top up. Each point is worth Php 1.00. The amount is taken from your GCash balance, so make sure you have enough funds at first. You can always add funds to your GCash account via our cash-in channels.
Top-up and Cash-in Transaction Limits
Please take note that GCash has transaction limits, meaning cashing in (cash going into GCash) and topping up (balance going into Pitmasters from GCash) each contributes to input and output limits respectively.
There are also limits from within Pitmasters itself. You can only top up a maximum of Php 100k per transaction, Php 200k per event, and once per minute.
Once you’ve selected and confirmed the amount, you will be seeing it reflected on the main page.
How can I play in Pitmasters?
You need to top up first before you can play. Once you click on Play, you will be redirected to the WPC live site.
You will be able to see the matches before it starts, where you can bet on “Meron”, “Draw”, or “Wala” with the topped-up balance or your winnings. The minimum bet is always Php 100, the same as the minimum top-up amount. The maximum bet is Php 20k.
If your chosen cock wins, your winnings will be credited to your account. Matches last less than 10 minutes so you can keep on betting as long as you still have credits.
How do I withdraw my funds from Pitmasters?
You need to go back to the Pitmasters GLife app and click on Withdraw on the main page. You can select how much you can withdraw.
Withdrawal and Cash-in Transaction Limits
Take note that withdrawals (balance going from Pitmasters into GCash) are considered cash-in transactions and contribute to GCash input limits.
There are also limits with withdrawals from within Pitmasters itself. You can only withdraw a maximum of Php 20k per transaction, Php 100k per event, and once every 15 minutes.
Please remember that you may win big amounts, but you may not be able to withdraw all of them. So it would be best to stagger huge sums in withdrawal if possible.
Other Questions
Can you bet on more than one outcome during a match?
No, you can only choose one between MERON, WALA, and DRAW.
I had issues with topping up and withdrawing. What support channel can I contact?
You can send support tickets at Pitmaster’s official support portal.
Why can’t I withdraw? It says “Withdrawal is temporarily unavailable”.
There is most likely a technical issue with withdrawal. It would be better to withdraw at a later time. Do not worry as your funds are safe.
Think of it this way: it is better to disable withdrawals proactively, rather than lose users’ money due to an issue during a withdrawal.
Why do I encounter an “access denied” error?
You will need to confirm with GCash your actual age as you may have been blocked due to your submitted KYC verification information. You can file a GCash support ticket.
Summary
One of the games of chance hidden in GLife is the Pitmasters application. This allows you to bet on e-sabong games without going to arenas or OTBs. You will need to be fully verified in GCash, and over 21 years of age to join.
As this is inside the GCash ecosystem, topping up and withdrawals can be done easily at the press of a button. This makes everything, from betting to watching easily accessible.
If you want to check out an online casino in GLife, you can check out my InPlay post as well.
I have a new e-commerce site where you can buy some e-books here: GCR Prime
After reading about what GCash is, here are the main GCash features:
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maglalaro po ako
Ako din po maglalaro
mag lalaro po ako
Mag lalaro Po ako
Mayron akong gcredit na 7k pero hindi ko sya magamit kasi hindi gumagana yong scanner ko ng QR code sa gcash
Pano ko po magagamit ung denit ko
yung alin?
Maglalaro po ako
Mag laro po
Need pb mag log out s pitmaster? If yes paano po log out?
Automatic log out siya
Need pb mag log out s pitmaster? If yes paano po log out?pls answer
No need, may timeout period yan, meaning automatic logged out ka pag wala kang activity
Paano po ma contact yung wpc2035.live sa hindi pumasok na cash in?
Pagpasok sa loob ng wpc site, scroll ka sa dulong baba, may link doon for Pitmasters Help Center.
May way po ba to check yung list of bets ko for the whole day? Thanks!
Meron sa loob mismo ng Pitmasters, may betting history section doon.
hnd ko po ma withdraw yung pera
Baka may issue siya sa Pitmasters. Puwede niyong iraise sa support nila.
butaw pitmasters sa gcash. may cashout ako na 30k nalabas “withdrawal is temporarily unavailable” pero nung natalo na ko at bumalik ako sa puhunan tsaka gumana withdraw. sa agent na lang kayo maglaro, atleast doon isang chat or tawag niyo lang maaalis agad pera niyo para di maulot. ang gcash pag nakitang malaki na wins mo, biglang “withdraw is temporarily unavailable”
Mukhang nagkaissue sa server kaya di gumagana ang withdraw, wala yan sa dami ng panalo. Mas okay nang i-down nila yun kesa sa mawalan ka diba? At least pagbalik mo andun pa rin pera mo.
d maopen pitmaster ko s gcash,bka may nagalaw ako s goggle or s setting ng cp koh,ano poh kaya?
Try niyo po irefresh cache sa phone or baka down lang siya talaga.
Bakit po pag nanalo ka eh may kaltas?
Meron ba? Ako noong sinubukan ko wala naman.
Hi ask lang po. Na withdraw ko lng po today is yung limit na 20k. Kelan po ulit ako pwede mag withdraw sa pitmaster account ko? Thanks
I think 20k per transaction lang yan. Ulitin mo lang ulit.
Di lumalabas pitmaster sa glife. Saan ko hahanapin
Under Gaming Category siya
Sa akin din po
nd ko n po ma withdraw ang points ko kc na limit na,safe po ba kahit isang buwan diko ma withdraw?
Oo, hindi naman siya mababawasan
Hindi ko po ma open lumalabas access denied
Baka po may problema sa age check?
Bkit po ganun hindi ako mkapag play sa pitmaster ano po promblema?
Minsan nagkakaissue talaga
Hindi sa gcash Yung pitmaster
May age limit Naman kakasura
Strikto si GCash kasi nakabantay ang PAGCOR dito at BSP.
Paaun po ba maglaro sa gcash pitmaster kac pag eopen ku ung sa akin hindi ku makita ung live pro makapagbet
Nasa post po kung paano, may step by step dito.
paano mag cash out sa pitmaster pag limit monthly na ang gcash?
Either maghintay ka nang next month, or pataasin mo monthly limit mo.
Bakit po walang reward kapag naka 10 wins streak ??
Kung wala po nakasabi sa Pitmasters site, wala pong ganun
Ka-Pitmaster, we have encountered an error in your transaction of P 500.00. Rest assured, it will be reviewed and credited back as soon as possible. Reference ID : 4004163607342
Nag deduct pero wala ako n recieve
Pano po makuha ung cashout ko .. nabawasan n wallet pero wala dumating
Hintayin niyo lang papasok rin yan
Maglaro po sana ako pero po hndi ko ma open ung gcash ko
Natry mo na forget MPIN?
Hindi pa