Despite of having plenty of games for gamblers to play and bet on, there are still people who used to and preferred this kind of gambling especially for older men or those living in rural areas. This is usual when there's a fiesta or event for people to gather and have an enjoyment. It became a traditional gambling that people can't get rid of even it's an animal cruelty. For new generation, this is not the kind of gambling that we like to bet on since physical and online casinos are already existing to give entertainment even at the comfort of our home.
I think this kind of game or gambling is popular in Asian countries. I really don't encourage this kind of match as it would risk the life of the roosters but for some people they get used to it that's why I would like to visit Asian country just to watch live cock fight match.
The cockfighting game is popular in Asian countries, and many people still watch it. This is because cockfighting is a traditional game that is hard to eliminate because of the fun factor of each person who watches it. But today's younger generation prefers online casinos to play gambling even though some watch the games. But I hope that people who bet on cockfighting understand that chickens are living things that shouldn't be used as bets. Many other traditional gambling games still don't require animals to bet.
As you said, these kind of traditions where animals are involved in such games are not that easy to eliminate because it's already part of that specific county's tradition, I know for a fact that these people who indulge in such games do know that chickens are living things but despite of that fact, they still chose to raise some of these chickens to prepare them for a fight when they grow older. I know it's harsh but sadly, that's the truth and even the government doesn't want to involve themselves because it will affect their image when they needed some votes for the upcoming election.
in our country - in many villages many men keeps the cock - and they train them for the fight and enjoys it.
I cannot see animal fighting - once I saw bear and dog fight and the bear was injured - the kids cried so much and I didn't sleep the whole night