The House of Representative grant Atong Ang 25-years franchise of its online cockfighting firm or "e-sabong". Lucky 8 Star Quest Inc., operator of the popular Pitmasters Live games got 161-2 votes to approve on third and final reading.
House Bill No. 10199 allows the e-sabong firm to construct, establish, operate and maintain on cocpit and off-cockpit betting stations.
Lawmakers cited the benefits to be derived from the e-sabong operations, particularly the potential generation of revenue.
HB 10199 was approved on second reading just four session days earlier or last Sept. 13.
However, former speaker and Taguig-Pateros Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano opposed the bill, saying that e-sabong and other forms of gambling “destroy the moral fiber of our society.”
He said “e-sabong” is accessible via the internet or through mobile phones and could now reach a greater majority of Filipino households, including minors.
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