Manila, Philippines—Miss Philippines and her Thai counterpart remains strong candidates to likely romp away with the 2019 Miss Universe crown.

This was in accordance with the result of three betting sites abroad that put Gazini Ganados of the Philippines and Miss Universe Thailand Paweensuda Drouin ahead of the pack.

Brazil, El Salvador, Portugal, Puerto Rico, and the United States are bunched in third place.

Betting odds in the UK, however, had it for Miss Philippine Nationals in third place while Brazil is hogging the lead.

Earlier last year, national Miss Universe star Catriona Gray also showed the way in online betting sites.

The Miss Universe coronation night will be held on December 9, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Marian Sinamban/IAMIGO/CNS)