Wanna bet?
By Reine25
@Lucky15 (37374)
Philippines
June 14, 2016 3:32am CST
Legal or illegal, wanna bet?
Here in the Philippines, many Filipinos are into betting--both legal and illegal.
From that what we call "ending" to the game series.
The ending are the figures at the.end of the.game, a basketball game. While some are into the game series (cavs or warriors). With amount being agreed.
There is also what we call jueteng(hwe-teng). Jueteng is said to be originated in China and means "flower" (jue) and "bet" (teng).
Jueteng is used to be illegal, tried to make it legal hence its name now, small town lottery(stl).
Amount needed in betting is not that.much, for as low.as 5 pesos ($.090), bettors can win 2000 pesos around $44.
And many people here.are into.this. Like they set aside an amount just to bet.
Gambling, betting is risky but most people are.st trying their luck.for the.hope.of winning an amount.
Sometimes i feel.bad to.some bettors, who would prioritize putting their bet than have the money used for their needs.
Oh well, that is their money anyway but...
By the way, i am.scared.of losing my money just.for this. Lol.
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33 responses
@ida123 (6206)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
14 Jun 16
Some of my neighbors got hook into this illegal gambling like jueteng, they are hoping that they may win so that they can buy more rice or any needs, they try their luck to bet so that they can get an instant bigger money if they win.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
14 Jun 16
Gambling is legal in this country too - you can bet on horse races, dog races, football etc. My husband regularly bets small amounts - there's no harm, and it gives him an interest.
Of course, people can become addicted to it, then it is a problem.
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And i never bet again ever after . I hate losing money on gambling.
@Chungshop (2355)
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14 Jun 16
Betting also play an important role in daily life. Mostly they are so free and gather together to have some fun. Without involving money has not much fun then.
While I was in Cambodia, most building have top floor open with some shed We can see a number of people are standing there looking at the sky.
I was so curious and latter I found out there were gambling, they bet when will rain....
@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
14 Jun 16
@Chungshop just can not imagine that one
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@Letranknight2015 (51957)
• Philippines
14 Jun 16
I stop playing the lottery many months ago since my first check up. I realize my health is important first. though my number might come out, it's okay.
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@swirlz (3136)
• Philippines
16 Jun 16
I had a conversation with a tricycle driver one time about how he won some money with Swertres. He said he wanted to have his tricycle renovated (or have some minor repairs done) but he thought he might be able to have more money for major fixes so he bet again. In the end, he used up all his money and his tricycle remained the same. Haha it was sad and funny at the same time. He said he learned his lesson and that he'll never gamble again.
And then he proceeded to make fun of everyone he knows who's hooked on gambling.
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
14 Jun 16
I have never gambled in a big way my friend.
The most I have purchased was a lottery ticket.
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
14 Jun 16
I personally dont like betting my hard earned money even though I made about 400 dollars on the last superbowl, if I ever I make a bet its with family memebers or close friends only
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
14 Jun 16
@Lucky15 I agree, betting can be dangerous with strangers
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
14 Jun 16
i bet with somebody here about who will win the NBA. it is just a load in the mobile phone. i still have an edge because my team is 3-2 against the other.
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@Yar_Joey (3271)
• Philippines
16 Jun 16
@Lucky15 No my frend. ME! Haha! @ridingbet, I am waiting for the load now
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
14 Jun 16
5 pesos for P2k? That's the prize eversince...
There's the illegal and legal lottery, right? What we have in our town is the illegal lottery. Hihi
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
14 Jun 16
@Lucky15 Ahaha yup. I think that's also the case in my hometown.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
15 Jun 16
lots of people desperate for extra money do this without realizing it really is a waste and they get farther behind instead of ahead. good for you not being trapped
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@Macarrosel (7498)
• Philippines
14 Jun 16
My husband and I seldom bet in any gambling activities or lottery for we are afraid to lose our hard earn money.
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@rachz_kisses (3838)
• Philippines
15 Jun 16
I don't have luck in it. I'm wasting my money because I'm always the loser. So I gave up. 
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