Last June, Saipan resident Andrew Salas filed a lawsuit, challenging the cockfighting ban in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. This case has now been dismissed with prejudice.
Around 100 birds were discovered in an illegal cockfighting pit in Wells County, Indiana. A tip citing suspicious activity in the property prompted authorities to investigate, leading to the arrest of the property owner.
Cockfighting arenas are now open to full capacity in the Philippines after two years of being shut down due to the pandemic.
New Mexico is a state known for its illegal cockfighting rings. An unknown man unintentionally called 911 and hung up, leading sheriff’s deputies to a cockfighting ring bust.
Cockfighting is prohibited in India but thousands still participate in the activity, especially in Andhra Pradesh. The police are attempting to put a stop to cockfights by hosting sports events.
Students are using a cockfighting arena as a temporary classroom now that in-person classes have resumed. The original elementary school building had been shut down by the government in 2020, citing safety concerns as the buildings had been heavily damaged by successive natural disasters.
E-sabong or online cockfighting rose to fame at the height of the pandemic. However, corn farmers and other individuals whose businesses are built around the gamefowl industry are losing revenue due to the continued prohibition of the online betting sport.
The Roligon Mega Cockpit Arena in Paranaque City will host the first Roligon Pintakasi International Challenge in February next year.
The pandemic gave rise to a new craze in the Philippines: e-sabong. Also known as online cockfighting, e-sabong was easily accessible and contributed billions to the country’s economy. However, it also had dire social consequences.