Lock Upp 2: Pamala Serena Admits Using Cricketers' Insider Tips For Betting, Says 'I'm Not Proud'

Mumbai: 'Lock Upp Season 2', where celebrity contestants live in a jail-like setup and face tough tasks, public judgement and shocking revelations to stay in the game, has been winning hearts with its unique concept. In the recent episode, Pamala Serena saved herself from the game by revealing a big secret. 

What did Pamala Serena reveal?

As soon as Pamala Serena pressed the buzzer, the word 'match fixing' appeared on the screen. Everyone was shocked to see the screen and wondered what it was. Before revealing the secret, Pamala Serena clarified, 'This is my secret, I am not proud of it.'

Then, Pamala Serena said that when she was a student, she used to bet on cricket matches. After this revelation, some people were shocked and a few were seen trying to explain it to themselves. 

How Pamala use to gamble?

Pamela explained that during her student days, she had a friend who was very close to several cricketers. Through him, she received first-hand information about matches, which she later used to place bets with bookies and earn money. 

Explaining the details, Pamela said, "When I was a student, I had a friend. He was close friends with several cricketers. And he used to get tips about who would win, who would score. The information came straight from the team. In London, we have bookies where you can gamble and make bets. So, I took tips from my friend, then I placed bets. I made a lot of money. But I am not proud of it."

Does Pamala regret about it?

Pamala Serena clarified that betting was legal in London and said that while she enjoyed it at the time, she later realized it was a wrong way to make money. "I'm not proud of it," she said. 

She further explained that she was a student at the time and started betting because of the lure of easy money.

Who is Pamala Serena?

Apart from winning the titles of 'Miss Universe Dubai 2021' and 'Miss UAE World 2022', Pamala Serena is also involved in the real estate business. She is a British-Indian entrepreneur, former beauty queen, reality TV personality and influencer. Born in the United Kingdom to Indian parents, Pamala moved to Dubai in 2012, where she pursued a career in business and entertainment. She first gained recognition with the Netflix reality series 'Desi Bling', which depicted the luxurious lives of wealthy South Asians living in Dubai.