Cockfighting is extremely popular in my country, the Philippines. In fact, it's a multi-billion peso industry, and if it were to be shut down, many ordinary citizens would be affected. It's said that cockfighting existed even before the Spanish conquest, which is why I believe it's deeply embedded in our culture and tradition, making it difficult to simply put an end to it.
Although many people say that cockfighting is cruel to animals, setting that issue aside and focusing on the event itself, I find it incredibly thrilling. The matches can be highly addictive—especially if you have a genuine passion for these birds.
Your thoughts?
From the past to the present, cockfighting has always been a popular activity among people in my country, even though it is actually banned by the government. They usually do it in secret and not openly. I don't know for sure how profitable they are, but considering its continued existence and widespread practice, I suspect it still represents significant profits. I have also often encountered this type of gambling on several Asian online casino sites, but as far as I can remember, I've never been interested in watching or betting on it. While it may be interesting to you, I personally find this kind of animal fights unattractive, especially those involving death. I find it better to watch boxing or UFC matches, as they still have some important rules to avoid danger, especially death.