E-sabong operations in the Philippines have been suspended by President Duterte. However, Atong Ang, one of the biggest e-sabong operators in the country, believes that the activity will make a comeback soon.
Online cockfighting, also known as e-sabong, became extremely popular in the Philippines at the height of the pandemic. However, this billion-dollar industry may be seeing its final days as the Marcos administration prepares to step into office.
The Philippines is the only country in the world that accepted online bets for cockfights. The rapidly rising industry has raked in billions in wagers, outearning traditional casinos in the country.
E-sabong, also known as online cockfighting, became widespread in the Philippines at the height of the pandemic. Now, President Duterte has ordered to shut down all operations of e-sabong in the country.