Some 174 were arrested in the operation.
The Philippines.- Police have made 174 arrests in a raid in Vitas, Tondo led by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG). Police said the venue was hosting a 24/7 e-sabong operation, with fights streamed online through a dedicated betting platform.
According to investigators, the site was running approximately 500 cockfights per day. Unlike standard cockfighting events, which can last at least 30 minutes and involve elimination rounds, the illegal setup operated continuously driven by online betting demand.
Some 136 of those arrested were identified as bettors and were released after providing statements, while 28 others remain in custody and are set to face charges under anti-gambling laws and the Cybercrime Prevention Act. Authorities seized 48 desktop computers, cameras, 24 live roosters, cockfighting gaffs, betting slips and cash. Investigators are seeking a cyber warrant to access equipment.
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the raid underscores how illegal e-sabong networks continue to operate covertly, often disguising their activities behind legitimate venues. “We are intensifying intelligence-driven operations nationwide. This crackdown will continue until these illegal gambling hubs are completely dismantled,” he said.
Some 174 were arrested in the operation. The Philippines.- Police have made 174 arrests in a raid in Vitas, Tondo led by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG). Police said the venue was hosting a 24/7 e-sabong operation, with fights streamed online through a dedicated betting platform. According to investigators, the site was running…
Participe da IGI Expo 2026: https://igi-expo.com/
O iGaming & Gaming International Expo - IGI, é um evento inovador criado para reunir empresas e empreendedores, profissionais, investidores, dos setores de iGaming e jogos. Com foco total em networking, exposição e feira de negócios. Além de ser uma fonte inigualável de informações sobre as tendências e o futuro das indústrias nos próximos anos.
📢 Receba em primeira mão notícias relevantes e fique por dentro dos principais assuntos sobre Igaming e Esportes no Brasil e o mundo. Siga no Whatsapp!
...
