Betting on Pacquiao not a SIN - Catholic bishop

[islandcode]

get this... weird and comical... ayaw nila ng casino at jueteng, pero ok lang mag-bet sa boksing. hehehe.


----Gambling is not a sin, a Catholic bishop assured boxing enthusiasts who plan to place bets during Sunday’s bout between Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and his Mexican rival Eric "El Terrible" Morales.

Bettors in "The Grand Finale" don’t have to worry about trooping to the confessional after watching the fight, a senior Catholic bishop said Wednesday.

Bishop Deogracias Iniguez Jr. of the Caloocan diocese said there’s nothing immoral about betting on the much-anticipated boxing rematch or any big sporting event, saying it is among those considered by the Church as "pure entertainment."

"Gambling can be a legitimate form of entertainment so there’s nothing wrong with betting on this fight," Iniguez told The STAR in an interview.

The prelate also stressed it is fine if some Filipinos support and bet on Morales since, "I don’t think it should be linked to patriotism."

Iniguez stressed that the Catholic hierarchy does not view betting on boxing bouts as something immoral – unlike other forms of gambling such as jueteng and the small town lottery – as it has become a traditional practice among Filipinos. click here for full story


curious about betting odds on Pacquiao Morales The Grand Finale boxing match? Manny Pacquiao is given -300 odds (risk 300 to win 100) while Erik Morales has been assigned a +200 ods (risk 100 win 200). Pacquiao is the favorite while Morales is the underdog for both Las Vegas, Internet and local sportsbooks - street bookies and legal bookmakers.

I like underdogs. sa DEHADO ako. Morales to win, hehehe... Sige, magalit na kayo sa akin - basta ayan ang pusta ko. 1 round of beer sa Gerry's sa may Makati Glorietta.

Bet on Pacquaio Morales fight via SMS text message? Mobile sports betting with your cellphone is available in the Philippines!

[Pokwang]

As if naman may mangungumpisal sa kanila kung magbet-bet sa laban. Nangungumpisal ba yung mga tumataya sa jueteng?

[ortigas]

Para naman sa GENERAL SERVICES FUND nila

Kakahiya!