Did someone bet on the games today? I was able to catch the NLEX vs Converge game. I did a live bet, but I placed it on Converge, so I lost.  As for the second game, I didn’t watch it, but I’m curious what the line was. Blackwater played really well, they were only down by 3 with 26 seconds left in the game. Most likely, that was an easy cover if the spread was a bit high. ( edit , and they tied at 99 all) |
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smak that plo.  Apparently, the government has granted licenses to these centers, which has helped them a lot in fraud and gaining the trust of customers, but personally, I would prefer to stay away from any project that gives you guaranteed profits, no matter how low the promises are (not to mention 100% profits).
The government doesn’t really do a full investigation before giving out permits. As long as you pay the fees, you’re good to go, that’s how loose the law enforcement is here in the Philippines. If you’re familiar with POGOs, they’re supposed to be regulated by PAGCOR, a government agency. But the regulations are pretty basic. They don’t really check if these companies are doing what they claimed in their applications. So honestly, I’m not surprised we’re seeing these scammy call centers popping up. And if authorities dig deeper, I bet there are a lot more out there waiting to be exposed. |
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Scammers are clearly drawn here because of cheap labor, and honestly, the government should’ve seen that coming. It’s pretty unbelievable that an anonymous hacker was the first to expose this, ahead of our own authorities.
In the video, the guy (video creator) says that people had been trying to contact authorities about it but never received any sort of response. It was only after the video obtained the popularity that it did that the authorities decided to intervene. Man, you already know how law enforcement works in the Philippines - especially in Cebu, which I honestly think is one of the most corrupt places in the country. Most likely, these scammers have people on the inside who are getting paid off, that’s why they’re not getting raided. Online scams like these are easy to expose, especially since the workers aren’t even being held like prisoners, unlike those POGO setups. These guys operate like regular call center agents, they come and go freely. If that hacker didn’t expose them, the authorities would’ve just stayed quiet. But now that it’s all over the news, they have no choice but to act. It’s what we call “laglagan na” in Filipino, everyone starts turning on each other. Also, its not just the cheap labor but the fact that the accent is different from the normal Indian scammer accent. Makes them seem less scammer-y I suppose.
I agree with that. Filipino call center agents really do have better accents, and honestly, the cheap labor might just be a bonus—because these operations are clearly making a lot of money. There was even a spreadsheet shown by the hacker that detailed the total scam amount. IIRC, it reached almost $1 million per year. That’s a huge profit for something running under the radar. That “Adam” guy seems to be the mastermind. Makes you wonder who he really is and where he’s hiding now. |
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If the Pacers and the Thunder meet in the Finals, it will be the lowest rated NBA Finals in decades. I'm not even kidding. This is a legitimate problem.
So are we talking conspiracy theories now? Are you saying the league wants a Wolves vs. Knicks finals to boost ratings and get more people watching? Well, if that’s the case, maybe it’s time to jump on those championship odds while they’re still good. Both teams lost Game 1, so their odds likely went up, could be the perfect time to place a bet. |
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Ito lang yung medyo nakaka awa eh kasi imagine gusto lang naman nila mag enjoy sa buhay nila pero may mga tao talagang gusto gumawa ng masama para lang sa pera, and guess what bulok ang justice system satin dito sa pinas parang wala pako nabalitaan ulit after this news na kinidnap if may usad ba yung kaso, isa din kasi maraming open dito sa pinas eh kaya yung ibang dayuhan nakakapasok lang din basta basta na walang masyadong security layers pero pag kapwa pinoy ang lalabas is todo banta ewan ko ba. Pero big news nga ito kung tutuusin eh tas nawala na lang agad.
Dahil sa corruption yan.. kailangan ng baguhin ang systema ng pinas, gawing dictatorship nalang siguro para hindi na laganap ang corruption.... Itong na kidnap, mayaman, hindi pa nga nakakuha ng justice, tayo pa kaya na ordinaring tao lang.. Kung may kaso, aabutin pa ng ilang taon, sabi nga "justice delayed is justice denied".. |
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Sasali ako dito kabayan at salamat din sa pag share dito since hindi na ako masyadong nagvivisit sa others thread ng local board natin. Sa 24 na ako magbabagsak ng prediction since iyon naman ang last submission ng entry. Sobrang dikit kasi ng laban both West at East kaya mahirap mapredict ng outcome. Pero sa tingin ko OKC at Knicks talaga ito sa Finals. Buti na share ko dito, kasi konte lang ang nakasali so far, 3 pa lang kami.. sayang naman ang effort ng sponsor kung konte lang maglaban laban.. Sana marami pang makakita nito, free lang naman ito, hindi tulad ng iba meron entry fee,, take the opportunity while namimigay si Mr. Magkaisa. magkaisa tayo.haha. |
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This discovery might just be the tip of the iceberg. I believe this isn't the only call center involved in scams. If the government doesn't take action soon, it could seriously damage the Philippines' reputation.
Scammers are clearly drawn here because of cheap labor, and honestly, the government should’ve seen that coming. It’s pretty unbelievable that an anonymous hacker was the first to expose this, ahead of our own authorities.
And it really makes you question the capability of our law enforcement, especially when it comes to cybercrime. I mean, even official government websites have been hacked before. That says a lot.
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Pacman being Pacman is what we are paying to watch the fight. There’s already a premium on his name regardless to the decrease of his fighting strength.
I'm going to watch it out of curiosity, but I'm not risking a bet, I want to know if I will have a big surprise or my opinion is correct that Manny doesn't have it anymore. His last two fights have proven that my opinion was correct: Manny is fading. For the third time, it will become a fact, not an opinion, if Barrios beats him. I'm just hoping that Manny can put up a fight, and at the same time, he will finally realize that it's time to hang up his gloves. Maybe it ends in a knockout like what happened to Manny against Marquez. That might be the kind of wake-up call that tells himself that he shouldn't came back. ButI don’t want to jump the gun. It’s Manny’s body, and he knows it better than anyone else. If he feels he’s still got it, then who are we to say no? So maybe let’s treat this like a championship bout, two great boxers going at it, both with armies of fans backing them up. And it’s totally fine if you’re not confident enough to place a bet. That’s your money, your call. But me? I’m not missing this for anything. Win or lose, I’m in because when Manny fights, the world watches. |
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Our goal is to be number 1.. it’d be humanity’s greatest victory. No asset at the top should be controlled by just a few people; Bitcoin is for everyone, so it deserves to be the world’s most valuable asset. How high would Bitcoin’s price have to go to take that #1 spot? on the list, I love that bitcoin has no country indicated. |
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I noticed that OKC's adjustments happened mostly in the 2nd half ....
Great observation. In the Denver series, most of the key adjustments happened in the 4th quarter. Even when Denver built solid leads, sometimes double digits, OKC still managed to flip the game late and walk away with the win. This team is seriously impressive. Not my favorite, but I’ve got to admit that they’re strong on both ends of the floor. Their pace really throws off opponents and leaves them guessing. But it’s a long series. Let’s see how the Wolves adjust in Game 2. Meanwhile... let’s shift gears on Pacers vs. Knicks, Game 1 tomorrow.. Let’s talk about that matchup. |
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1, East Champion - Pacers
2, West Champion - Timberwolves
3, NBA Champion - Pacers
4, Finals MVP - Tyrese Haliburton
5, Tie-Breaker - Ilang 3 points and total ng 2 team sa NBA Final series. (nearest will win) 120
salamat dito kabayan, buti napansin ko agad, bukas pa naman yung game 1 sa west..
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Well, I guess it’s finally official now...
It started as just another rumor, but here we are again!
I just saw the news, Pacman’s already training in the US, so that pretty much confirms the fight is on.
Now the next big question: what are the betting odds? We need to know as most of us here don’t just love boxing... we love a little gamble too.
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By the fourth quarter the game was already over. The Nuggets brought in their bench early. They held up well for the first 20 minutes, but the end of the first half and the second half were rough. Too many turnovers, too many missed shots.
They already got the message down by 14 at halftime means they really needed a strong third quarter to stay in the game. But nope, the third quarter was just more of the same, with OKC still running the show (37-26). By the time the fourth quarter rolled around, the game was basically over, so they might as well sit their players down and save them from injuries. In a series like this, it’s all about young legs and staying healthy and right now, that’s all on the OKC Thunder. |
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In short: If you think that the Oklahoma team is more powerful than the Bandar Nuggets team will offer Handicap -2.5, meaning that the Oklahoma team must win more than three goals so that your bet can be classified Winning, that's the use of the Handicap series, but if the Oklahoma team can create more than three goals, Yes, you are the same as giving money for free to the bookie.
This ain’t a soccer match, my friend, = it’s basketball, a best-of-7 series between the Nuggets and the Thunder. As the OP explained, the series was already tied, so there’s no way either team could’ve won with a -2.5 point series spread. That line was wrong from the start and honestly shouldn’t have been offered at all. Someone at the sportsbook was definitely not paying attention… |
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Although I still don't fully understand why the casino needs it.
They don’t want to do it, but they have to as it’s a rule if they want to stay as a regulated casino. Simple as that. If they don’t follow the rules, they can lose their license and end up operating illegally... and no legit casino wants that smoke. Running an illegal casino is like playing with fire with the government that anytime the casino owners would be arrested. |
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We never really know when it’ll happen, but if this trend keeps going Bitcoin breaking its ATH every now and then, then hitting that target price might not even take 5 years. And seriously, are we still doubting that $100K+ is possible? I mean, come on, we started from under $1! We’ve climbed this high already, so another 10x? That’s just Bitcoin doing its normal thing.
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Here's the line for you.
SMB -25.5
Those who grabbed the early line are chillin' now as SMB's spread has already jumped to -37.5! Not really a shocker though… with a line like that, it's likely SMB covers the opening spread with no sweat. Might as well shift our focus to the second game. Still a win anyway as SMB won by 39 points (128-89 ) Final score. BTW, Magnolia is only -7.5. Now that one looks more interesting.
NLEX is currently on a 5-game winning streak, and with this kind of handicap, it feels like a gift from the betting gods.
Honestly, I wouldn’t even blink placing a bet on the NLEX moneyline.Sorry it's ROS, still betting on the underdog anyway. Let’s grab this one while it’s hot .. (this time Magnolia won't win by double digit) |
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How about the Knicks vs. Pacers series -- anyone here already placed a bet on it?
I checked with my local bookie, but they still don’t have a line available.
What sportsbook are you guys using that already has the series odds up? If you can share the line, that’d be super appreciated.
I may be a little biased but I feel like the series is going to go 7 and the Pacers come out on top. The Pacers are tough like the Knicks but we have more depth and better 3 point shooters. I don't think we see any blowouts in the series and all the games will likely be decided by 6 points or less. I will be on the Pacers in this series. That isn’t even being biased.. on paper, I honestly think the Pacers are the better team. They’ve got depth, they rotate players well, unlike the Knicks who are basically running a 5-man marathon every game. If this series goes to Game 7, the edge goes to the Pacers just because their legs might still be alive by then. And let’s talk coaching, Pacers’ coach has a championship under his belt. Meanwhile, Coach Tim… well, good luck to him. What I like most? The Pacers are treated like underdogs, which means juicier odds for us on the series bet. I’m all in! Good luck, yahoo62278 --- see you here when the series wraps up. Hopefully we’re celebrating. |
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SMB vs DYIP - this one should be an easy win (you know the drill).
Magnolia vs ROS - this one looks easy too.
Here's the line for you. SMB -25.5 Magnolia -10.5 Lines like this just show how unbalanced the PBA is nowadays. You’ve got a few dominant teams, and then there are the “consistent” ones… consistently at the bottom. So here's the easy way to analyze it, SMB and Magnolia have covered double-digit spreads in their past games, so it’s nothing new. We pretty much know how this movie ends. @bisdak, hoping you'll not fall to the underdog handicap anymore. |
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