Industry
September 12, 2022
Philippines: Banning E-sabong Brings Financial Hardships
Online betting on cockfights or the activity also referred to as e-sabong was incredibly popular in the Philippines. E-sabong helped generate invaluable revenue for different institutions including banks such as the Philippine Business Bank (PBP). However, after information regarding e-sabong-related crimes emerged, the Philippines lawmakers decided to outlaw the activity earlier this year. Now, a […]
Sports
June 3, 2022
Philippine Authorities Make Final Appeal to Meta to Comply
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) of the Philippines issued a statement Wednesday to warn Meta that its operations in the country should be compliant with all Philippine laws, rules and regulations at all times. Ignoring the Request of Philippine Authorities Speaking on behalf of DILG, the department’s Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya reminded […]
Sports
May 24, 2022
Philippines Doubles Down Efforts to Eliminate Illegal E-Sabong
Just a few weeks after the Philippines ordered a shutdown of all e-sabong venues across the country, crackdowns are already on the way. The Philippines had a thriving black market cock fighting scene even before things were legalized, and crime continued to permeate the “sport” as e-sabong was briefly made legal over the course of […]
Industry
May 4, 2022
Philippines Pulls the Plug on E-Sabong with Presidential Approval
The Philippines has had a fraught relationship with e-sabong or online cockfighting which peaked during the pandemic and has been the source of many social ills ever since. Regardless of the infamous cases of kidnappings and some 36 people disappearing over the past year, authorities have been somewhat lackadaisical in their response and Philippines president […]
Sports
April 19, 2022
Filipino Police Told Not to Relent on E-Sabong Crime Investigations
The Philippines has enjoyed a return of tourists to its islands and across its casino resorts. However, during the time visitors were gone, the country had to come up with new ways to sustain its public finances and address mounting health bills. One such way was the legalization of e-sabong contests, but this may have […]
Casino
March 29, 2022
Police Find Baby of Filipino Woman Who Pawned It to Cover E-Sabong Debt
E-sabong has caused a lot of commotion in the Philippines. After the activity was licensed and welcomed by the country in 2021, there have been numerous developments ever since that have made authorities and even ordinary folk question the benefits of this gambling vertical. One of the most shocking developments over the past year has […]
Sports
March 22, 2022
Philippines Investigates Policemen for Assisting E-Sabong Disappearances
The Philippines is amping up its efforts to curtail the spreading of crime associated with e-sabong, a lucrative gambling activity that was legalized just a year ago and that has already been yielding steady results for the treasury, but with an important caveat. Crime associated with the activity has been growing exponentially, ranging from kidnappings […]
Sports
March 18, 2022
Philippines Recognizes Need for Action But Still Loves E-Sabong
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte knows that a line must be drawn – he just isn’t entirely sure if it should come at the expense of tax revenue. The e-sabong popularity in his country has nevertheless grown over the past two years but so have multiple reports that authorities may be overlooking some serious criminal offenses. […]