In some countries gambling such as cockfighting has become a tradition that has been going on for a long time from time to time, but this type of gambling is a very worrying bet because it smells of torturing living things (animals), in my opinion in the modern era like now this type of cockfighting gambling has is no longer relevant because now there are so many online gambling games available that we can play, I agree with you that law enforcement in all countries are trying to stop this gambling.
But it still happens in some countries and they still do it in hidden places. This type of gambling can interest gamblers and wherever it is, they will know it because they can get the location from their other friends. Even though there is a lot of online gambling now, I don't think it will eliminate traditional gambling because many people still play traditional gambling. This requires hard work from law enforcement in all countries because this traditional gambling network can still develop amidst the rise of online gambling.
actually there are more cock fighting happens outside the legalities , I mean there are so many guerilla cock fighting coming from every part of Asian countries , I should Know because I am still witnessing this till now.
that cops are being Paid upfront just not to disturb those betting meaning there are so much corruption happening from this and I believe that this is a bread and butter of many people from legal to illegal .
+1 to this. Not just cockfighting but also other kind of street/local gambling. You'll even get protection from the police. They will block other agency from interfering and such thing is very common up to now in some part of Asia. Money talks. They will turned a blind eye in illegal gambling. It has been deeply rooted in the society.