Illegal gambling operator promoting cockfighting to S’poreans

The cockfighting match is taking place in the Philippines, but it is being live-streamed to a betting audience – including Singaporeans. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO
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SINGAPORE – Two cockerels circle one another in a dusty arena, their feet strapped with blades.

As they attack each other, the action is caught on camera, as a commentator’s shrill exclamations in Tagalog accompany every move.

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