“From This Day On, You’re Banned from All Our Cockfights. We Don’t Need You Here Anymore.”

And there it is. Many were shocked when news broke that Atong Ang—known as one of the biggest names in online cockfighting (e-sabong)—lost his temper. Speculations quickly spread about why. But hold on, this isn’t just some petty grudge or business feud.

There is a deeper, more serious reason behind his anger, and that’s what we’re going to talk about today. But before anything else, please give this video a like—it means a lot to us content creators. Thank you so much.

At first, people thought cockfighting was just a simple game—place your bets, watch which rooster wins, and then go home. But when e-sabong started, especially during the pandemic when everyone was stuck at home, everything changed. Gambling went online, and that’s when e-sabong really took off.

Just imagine—you could place bets while lying in bed. Reports say the daily revenue reached billions. Yes—billions, not just millions. So it’s no surprise that people with bad intentions also entered the scene. As profits grew, so did the problems. What was supposed to be a fair game became plagued by cheaters.

According to circulating rumors, there are at least five types of cheating that have infuriated syndicates. Even worse, some cockfighters and insiders are allegedly colluding to fix match results. That means many fights were scripted.

There are claims that roosters were secretly swapped before fights began. Others were allegedly drugged to either weaken or strengthen them, depending on who the “preferred” winner was. And it doesn’t stop there.

People reportedly used fake accounts to place multiple bets. Hackers infiltrated systems. Some insiders gave out tips about which rooster would win, ensuring victories for their camp. When syndicates found out they were being deceived, it didn’t just lead to bans or suspensions—some people allegedly vanished or were too scared to speak.

There’s even one chilling story where someone was told, “If you don’t confess, you’ll be killed.” It’s terrifying to think that an online game could carry such heavy consequences.

That’s why Atong Ang couldn’t hold back his anger anymore. With the massive profits generated by e-sabong, it was no longer just a simple business to him. It had become a system he wanted to keep clean and fair. But due to the cheating, fraud, and the entry of syndicates, chaos erupted—something he could no longer ignore.

Those who cheated weren’t just putting him at risk, but the entire operation as well.

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Just imagine—handlers allegedly used secret signals to indicate which rooster should win. If you knew who was going to win, you’d bet big and win big. It wasn’t luck anymore—it was rigged.

In some cases, even referees or staff members were involved. They would allegedly adjust the rules, change scores, or publish false results to make sure the VIPs or syndicate camp would win.

In short, if you weren’t part of the inside circle, you had almost no chance of winning.

And there’s more. One of the most commonly used cheating techniques reportedly involves purging the rooster before the fight. For those unfamiliar, purging is done to flush out waste. But if done right before a match, of course, the rooster weakens.

They call this “chop”—making the rooster seem dazed or lazy to fight. Some handlers even reportedly bathe and blow-dry the rooster on purpose before it enters the arena, so it becomes sleepy or sluggish during the match.

Other times, the gaff (the sharp metal spur attached to the rooster’s leg) is tampered with. They supposedly replace it with a dull one or attach it improperly. This is rarely noticed because referees only check for sharpness—not alignment or angle. So even a strong rooster becomes useless if the gaff is wrong.

But cheating doesn’t just happen in the match itself. There’s collusion even in the betting system.

Insiders allegedly provide guaranteed win tips to friends or external accomplices. Some staff reportedly leak info about which rooster is strong or if there’s a sudden change in the fight. In some cases, outcomes are already scripted before the match starts, so some people place huge bets and always win.

And the regular bettors—those just hoping to get lucky—end up losing.

Since cockfighting went online, cheating has become much easier. Some bettors use fake accounts under different names, allowing them to repeatedly claim signup bonuses, win multiple times, and cash out without getting caught. Others reportedly have direct access to the betting system itself.

They can manipulate odds, delay bets, and rig everything to ensure their side always wins. Even worse, hackers are said to infiltrate the very system. There have been instances where entire e-sabong websites were hacked to favor a particular group. Then there are the so-called “ghost bets”—where it seems like someone placed a bet, but in reality, it’s not a real person at all. It’s all scripted, just to inflate the prize pool and lure more people into joining.

At the end of the day, some bettors allegedly refuse to pay up when they lose—or worse, they have insiders who deduct the prize before it even reaches the rightful winner. No matter how you look at it, cheating is everywhere.

Which is why it’s no surprise that Atong Ang exploded with anger. It’s not just the business being sabotaged—it’s the entire system. And if you think the cheating stops there, think again. It gets even worse.

There are cases where the entire match was staged. That means everyone inside the cockfighting arena—including staff—was in on it. Everything was scripted. The winner was pre-determined, and the only goal was to deceive legitimate bettors. It’s the trusting bettors who end up suffering. Sometimes, even if you win, you can’t claim your prize right away. Some aren’t paid the full amount. Others are forced to go through long processes—or worse, never get to cash out at all.

All of this is done to keep the money in the hands of the syndicate. Imagine placing your hard-earned bets, only to find out that winning means even more trouble.

But here’s what’s even more shocking: did you know that even live video feeds of the cockfights are being stolen? Some groups or individuals copy the livestream from the official site and upload it to their own websites or social media pages. The worst part—they pretend the matches are official. So, when the real site goes down, they tell people, “Place your bets here, the original site is down.” But in reality, it’s just a replay or pirated footage. The result? All bets go directly into the scammers’ pockets.

Sometimes, fake admins sneak into group chats, pretending to be from the official page. They announce fake maintenance updates, then invite people to click on a link to a bogus site. Many bettors fall for it, thinking the match is still legit, but it’s just a replay, disconnected from the actual betting system.

Every bet you place doesn’t go to the arena—it goes straight into scammers’ wallets.

But it’s not just money that’s lost in all this. People’s lives can be ruined. When the syndicate finds out someone has stolen video feeds, created fake accounts, or leaked information—it’s not just a ban that follows.

There are reports of police taking bettors away, and worse—some of them are never seen again. This kind of content piracy isn’t just a simple copyright issue—it has much deeper consequences. Syndicates lose income, yes, but more tragically, the entire e-sabong industry gets dragged down with it.

People lose trust. Reputations get destroyed.

That’s why anyone caught cheating the system can expect harsh consequences. This is no longer just a simple gambling game. It’s like a real-life movie where you don’t know who’s friend or foe. But one thing is clear: in the world of e-sabong, it’s not just money on the line—it’s also the lives, dignity, and names of everyone involved.

With all the cheating, scams, and mysterious disappearances that have occurred, it’s no wonder that people have slowly lost trust in e-sabong. What used to be a form of entertainment has become a source of fear and confusion. If a once-simple bet now carries real danger, is it still worth getting involved?