Topic: PH banned online cockfighting - Worst gambling-related cases recorded! - page 21. (Read 3700 times)

PH President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the recommendation of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to stop e-sabong or online cockfighting operations.

Online E-Sabong (cockfighting) is a legit and regulated gambling industry here in the Philippines. So much hype that many people got hooked on it even those who are not really into that gambling since betting here is so easy and different from the actual betting in the live arena.

The government is supporting online cockfighting here because it's a big help to support the economy during and after the peak of the pandemic. According to statistics, the government is receiving around PHP 60,000,000 (around $1,149,700 USD) per month in a form of taxation and revenue.

But since the hype of online cockfighting here, there are lots of recorded negative effects of gambling up to this date. Some people sold their houses, cars, gadgets, and even a "kid". There are also cases of missing several people on which today, there's still no good progress and that was all related to these gambling.

This was all brought up to the President and even though he was supporting the online cockfighting industry here, he ask his constituents to conduct a survey on the effect of this on all people. The result is WORST that's why ASAP, the President ban right away the online cockfighting and disregard the revenue the government is getting.

Let's discuss: (applies to all gambling-type)

- Do you think that your respective government will do the same even though that gambling is a big contributor to the government's revenue? It's a big sacrifice but no choice since lots of people got wrecked here and there are still unsolved cases of missing people.

- Is it really valid that we should blame the online cockfighting here that's why most people wrecked their lives?

For me, it shouldn't be stopped but should be more regulated strictly. I know there's a thing that can balance this but I don't know the specific term of it. Because of these irresponsible gamblers, the government's revenue got affected which should be a big help now that our country is just slowly rising after years of dealing with the pandemic.

if it's just a political promise then that's very bad, but i'm sure offline cockfighting will continue as usual because what I know in the Philippines is cockfighting is a type of bet that is very interested in.  not only cockfighting, but most gambling must make people who do it miserable and are addicted to it, need special support and attention from the government to be able to reduce the number of cockfighting gambling players in the Philippines.

To be clear to you guys, cockfighting is not banned in the PH, only the "online betting" of cockfights was put to a halt.

To be clear to you guys, cockfighting is not banned in the PH, only the "online betting" of cockfights was put to a halt. Maybe many Filipinos lack the discipline on gambling, that is why their life is so messed up right now due to online betting but for now, it is just a hear-say as no statistical data was released on the number of people whose life got messy because of this.

Election time is on the next day so this whole thing might be a setup so opposition candidates can somehow gain sympathy on the people if the government doesn't act on this one but they failed as the seating President is wise and takes the necessary steps to settle the issue, just my two cents.

To be clear to you guys, cockfighting is not banned in the PH, only the "online betting" of cockfights was put to a halt. Maybe many Filipinos lack the discipline on gambling, that is why their life is so messed up right now due to online betting but for now, it is just a hear-say as no statistical data was released on the number of people whose life got messy because of this.

Election time is on the next day so this whole thing might be a setup so opposition candidates can somehow gain sympathy on the people if the government doesn't act on this one but they failed as the seating President is wise and takes the necessary steps to settle the issue, just my two cents.

To be clear to you guys, cockfighting is not banned in the PH, only the "online betting" of cockfights was put to a halt. Maybe many Filipinos lack the discipline on gambling, that is why their life is so messed up right now due to online betting but for now, it is just a hear-say as no statistical data was released on the number of people whose life got messy because of this.

Election time is on the next day so this whole thing might be a setup so opposition candidates can somehow gain sympathy on the people if the government doesn't act on this one but they failed as the seating President is wise and takes the necessary steps to settle the issue, just my two cents.

the government's priority is its people, if cockfighting can bring greater destruction to its people for me it should be banned. if many people fall into poverty because of gambling, then this will also be a problem for the government. speaking the state income is very large in gambling, but the government has to sacrifice the lives of its people. even though there are strict rules made by the government if the people don't care and keep gambling at the expense of everything this will be in vain. the government must take a firm stance against gambling which can have fatal consequences for the economy of its people.

the government's priority is its people, if cockfighting can bring greater destruction to its people for me it should be banned. if many people fall into poverty because of gambling, then this will also be a problem for the government. speaking the state income is very large in gambling, but the government has to sacrifice the lives of its people. even though there are strict rules made by the government if the people don't care and keep gambling at the expense of everything this will be in vain. the government must take a firm stance against gambling which can have fatal consequences for the economy of its people.

President duterte has a good choice and it's good to hear that this kind of gambling will be banned. Because no other gambling platforms that only you can bet and win or lose in this kind of cockfighting gambling the disadvantages of these are they are abusing the animal which is not good second through cock fighting many are involved in a misunderstanding and fighting between the two honor of the cock. And the issues did not solve yet many sabongero men did not yet find even their dead bodies.

Overall, the decision was based on the situation of the cockfighting bettor, that’s the main concern here even if the government will lose a lot of money here, they are still concerned about the people. President Duterte should have a final paper for this, telling the agencies to fully implement the ban because for sure, illegal sites will still operate and might continue doing the business which can still result in a bad situation for addicted gamblers.

I don't think they can blame it to gambling especially it is the player's behavior that ruin their lives, going back to the main topic. The cockfighting in the Philippines was banned not because of the people that has a problem with gambling addiction (Not sure but probably part of it) but I think the main reason is because of the investigations of who's behind of the missing cockfighting players in the Philippines.

I don't think they can blame it to gambling especially it is the player's behavior that ruin their lives, going back to the main topic. The cockfighting in the Philippines was banned not because of the people that has a problem with gambling addiction (Not sure but probably part of it) but I think the main reason is because of the investigations of who's behind of the missing cockfighting players in the Philippines.

Lol I literally laughed at the "masochism".
That second statement, sometimes are true. I know it's ridiculous but that's how it is. Have you heard about the PH president's war on drugs? A lot of people have actually changed and some people I knew who's been into drugs before pres Duterte's term, was even thankful and happy they've got rid of the horror of drug addiction.
 That's actually the same thing on what's happening on this issue on online cockfighting in the country. Though I am not one of those who got addicted with this kind of gambling coz I personally not into Roosters lol I'm more into sports.

Also, I have a brother in law who's on the verge of marital separation because of this platform.

Is dog fighting allowed in the PH? The answer is no. Why is cock fighting allowed then? Let's be consistent here! According to these people some animals can fight and some are banned because it's too unethical when the animal is bigger? I'm usually against any bans by government, but in this case some rules should be established. Animal cruelty should always be outlawed.
Makes me wonder why they'd ban online gambling, blaming addiction, but allow on site gambling. Again no consistency. It's like the government is afraid to displease people, but at the same time trying to protect them. You can't have a cake and eat it.

Even in my country we've got cockfights, but that aren't generating such a big money to the government or the respective person who takes care of the cock and lets them fight. Taking cockfights to the online gambling is really big, whereas in my country it is like a contest than gambling. This happens at times of traditional festivals and people just bring the cock and lets them fight. Maybe something like this can be encouraged, but the case mentioned in philippines is very bad. The action took by the President is really appreciable.