The Bankero said that the shutdown of select online cockfighting in the country affected the revenue stream of their firm.
Philippine Business Bank, which has existing agreements with e-sabong centers, said that they had been gravely affected by the closure of online cockfight centers.
Bankero Mr. Roland Avante, PBB President, said that they have prepared for the potential withdrawal of a major customer, and said they have felt the industry’s US$1 billion shutdown effect. He further added that while cockfighting in general is still in operation in the country, the game facilitated some of its branches’ income stream.