Cockfighting Bust 100 Arrested

[Frankolala]

Key takeaways:
Whether you are gambling on animals, sports or casino games, always stay within the boundaries of the law. The moment gambling crosses into illegal territory the consequences extend far beyond losing money.

I can't even gamble on this; the only type of bet which I can place on animals is raising. Aside from that, anything that supports animal cruelty, I hate it. Those animals are being forced to fight each other against their will, not even as if they have a choice. People can just go to many lengths just for the sake of making money.

Down here in my country, I have seen people using he-goat for gambling especially, during this Sallah time that most Muslim kills cow or ram. The children of the man that bought his goat/ram before the d-day will take this animal to a big football field where other people came with their own goat to fight and bet on. It's bad because you're disfiguring these animals for your own greed. I kick against it.

[coinrifft]

I will have to blame the gamblers that were caught in this act and those that also risk their time as spectators, they would have just made everything on a closed events without any public awareness about what they are doing, had it been the were first aware that the government is against such, I know they will soon Grant them bill access and release them because they have not yet committed any crime that warrant to be sentenced

Of course, they should know that it's against the law to have this kind of play, so they know the risk already no question about that. But for sure it has something for them about the money and the adrenaline that this sports brings to those who loves animal cruelty.

Unfortunately, for most countries, the law is not that harsh for this kind of gamblers. They might just go and post a bail and maybe just pay some fine and *promise* to not involved themselves in this kind of sports.

[Fredomago]

As they can execute their activities without worrying that much, though there's still a risk but in most rural places where small time organizers can run this illegal gambling on their backyards, they just need to have someone who are link to any authorities from the place just an added guard for their business but most of the time, cops or any legal authorities are not that strict as long as there's no reported incident they will not be bother to visit rural places but instead focus to main areas or cities.

Yes. If it is not against the law of the country then they have nothing to worry about. However what they would worry about is that since it is not regulated, gamblers can be cheated by the organizers and no one will be arrested or thrown in jail for it. Secondly, I wonder how kids who are the the environments where cockfighting happens cope with seeing all of those things. I know that there may be others that are worse that this which we are yet to hear of.

Exactly, you are not just risking your money with gambling but also risking it with cheaters who can manipulate the game, it usually happened with this type of setup where organizers can easily cheats by dictating the possible outcome, but even there's a kind of risk like that, gambler will always find ways to link themselves and still take it, as long as they fill the lust and desire for gambling, they will support and risk their hard earned money with this kind of a gambling setup.

[Akbarkoe]

New hot story from the past few days

One hundred people were arrested Saturday following what town officials described as a large-scale cockfighting operation in Tolland, Connecticut.

State police confirmed that they made 100 in-custody arrests, seized about $90,000 and located 273 birds on a property on Mountain Spring Road.

State police said 273 birds were in such bad condition they had to be euthanized.
Suspects and chickens came from Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. State police said half of the people charged live in Connecticut. Tolland Town Manager Brian Foley said the cockfighting had been taking place at a dormant quarry, which had been inactive for more than a decade. The investigation closed Mountain Spring Road between Tolland Stage Road and Elizabeth Lane for several hours on Saturday. Elvin and Lisa Miranda are accused of welcoming people into their home for long nights of bird fighting and betting in the basement. The operation ran for months, police said.

Full story: https://www.wfsb.com/2026/05/18/100-arrested-tolland-cockfighting-operation-state-police-say/#

Summary :

• 100 people were arrested including organizers, bettors and spectators.
• While cockfighting is legal in some countries it is a criminal offense in the US.
• Everyone present, not just the organizers, faces animal cruelty charges and other serious crimes.

Key takeaways:
Whether you are gambling on animals, sports or casino games, always stay within the boundaries of the law. The moment gambling crosses into illegal territory the consequences extend far beyond losing money.


Any similar story from the past or other countries?

In my country there was a similar case recently although not many people were arrested but they were cockfighters, most of the perpetrators escaped and could not be caught by the police.
This incident is very rare but the behavior of the community in cockfighting never stops because we have a type of chicken of course there will always be things like this in the future too, like there is a culture from ancient times that remains even though it is prohibited, cockfighting related to gambling is always prohibited.

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[lovesmayfamilis]

I support those countries where all animal-related games are banned. Animals should not be responsible for the whims of those people who are bored. The fact that we bet on boxing, or any other sport where people participate, is not at all comparable to when we force animals to participate in such games, deliberately setting them off, which often leads to deaths and serious injuries. Moreover, those people who enjoy watching such games and who place bets should definitely check their psyche with specialists, as this is abnormal for a person who can calmly observe the pain of another.

[Zlantann]

I support those countries where all animal-related games are banned. Animals should not be responsible for the whims of those people who are bored. The fact that we bet on boxing, or any other sport where people participate, is not at all comparable to when we force animals to participate in such games, deliberately setting them off, which often leads to deaths and serious injuries. Moreover, those people who enjoy watching such games and who place bets should definitely check their psyche with specialists, as this is abnormal for a person who can calmly observe the pain of another.

Humans who engage in contact or collision sports such as boxing, mixed martial arts, and so on enjoy the benefits. They are paid heavily for the pains and sometimes the injuries they suffer in the course of the fight. But these animals are victims of these sports while owners who are not involved in the fights enjoy all the benefits. These animals are sometimes kept in deteriorating conditions where they suffer from a lack and sickness. I support a total ban on these animal sports globally because it's inhuman. Animals also feel pain and should not be treated like inanimate objects. 

[Pandu Geddon]

What I see in my country, small-scale cockfighting will not be noticed by law enforcement. They target cockfighting events with a large market. 
And most of these events are held in remote places. a village that may be far from the crowds, but when there is a monthly event, it becomes very crowded. 
Large cockfighting events also have protection from corrupt law enforcement members who have been bribed. difficult to catch, but not impossible when information leaks. However, what often happens is that they fail to catch the big organizers. only spectators and some participants.

[DrBeer]

New hot story from the past few days

One hundred people were arrested Saturday following what town officials described as a large-scale cockfighting operation in Tolland, Connecticut.

State police confirmed that they made 100 in-custody arrests, seized about $90,000 and located 273 birds on a property on Mountain Spring Road.

State police said 273 birds were in such bad condition they had to be euthanized.
Suspects and chickens came from Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. State police said half of the people charged live in Connecticut. Tolland Town Manager Brian Foley said the cockfighting had been taking place at a dormant quarry, which had been inactive for more than a decade. The investigation closed Mountain Spring Road between Tolland Stage Road and Elizabeth Lane for several hours on Saturday. Elvin and Lisa Miranda are accused of welcoming people into their home for long nights of bird fighting and betting in the basement. The operation ran for months, police said.

Full story: https://www.wfsb.com/2026/05/18/100-arrested-tolland-cockfighting-operation-state-police-say/#

Summary :

• 100 people were arrested including organizers, bettors and spectators.
• While cockfighting is legal in some countries it is a criminal offense in the US.
• Everyone present, not just the organizers, faces animal cruelty charges and other serious crimes.

Key takeaways:
Whether you are gambling on animals, sports or casino games, always stay within the boundaries of the law. The moment gambling crosses into illegal territory the consequences extend far beyond losing money.


Any similar story from the past or other countries?

I believe that any "entertainment" in which defenseless animals might suffer, simply for the sake of entertainment, is unacceptable! I understand traditions, historical customs, cultural heritage... all of that is fine. But it shouldn’t come at the expense of direct or indirect violence against those who cannot defend themselves, especially when the goal isn’t survival but mere entertainment.

[qwertyup23]

Key takeaways:
Whether you are gambling on animals, sports or casino games, always stay within the boundaries of the law. The moment gambling crosses into illegal territory the consequences extend far beyond losing money.

Any similar story from the past or other countries?

In the Philippines, cockfighting is one of those gambling games that is widespread in the country. It is even televised as a consequence of its popularity which both garnered the attention of the lower and the upper class of people in the country. Unfortunately last 2022, there was a notorious case of missing thirty-four (34) "sabungeros" (aka cockfighting bettors) that vanished without a trace. After conducting some investigation, the mastermind was pointed out to be one of wealthiest man in the country named Atong Ang.

A warrant of arrest was issued and any lead to his whereabouts are to be rewarded with Php 20 million (~$325,000) because of his participation being tagged as the mastermind of the alleged killings and murders. This really sparked and caused fear among the country given his influence and power to the point of even corrupting public officials because of his money.

For more information about this news, you can read on this link: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/podcasts-videos/atong-ang-gretchen-barretto-missing-sabungeros-tale/

[Chinesebaby]

Summary :

• 100 people were arrested including organizers, bettors and spectators.
• While cockfighting is legal in some countries it is a criminal offense in the US.
• Everyone present, not just the organizers, faces animal cruelty charges and other serious crimes.

Key takeaways:
Whether you are gambling on animals, sports or casino games, always stay within the boundaries of the law. The moment gambling crosses into illegal territory the consequences extend far beyond losing money.

Any similar story from the past or other countries?

Organizing fight for animals to inflict pains upon themselves while you watch as a form of. Entertainment is actually animal cruelty, and I'm happy this Sport is banned across the United States of America and other parts of the world. However, it is obvious that the Philippines are the most common to be known for this kind of sport, including places like Indonesia and Thailand. But yet it still doesn't justify the fact when two animals are been put in place to undergo pain, for the benefits of man in gambling.

[Findingnemo]

We, as the general audience, may not understand the deep connection between their culture and sports which might looks like a cruelty from the outside but they might have a reason for doing it, but as said if we want to be safe then stay away from illegal things that includes participating or even specating an event.

[Asiska02]

The idea of using animals and causing harm to them all in the name of gambling has never enticed me before. These are animals, they don’t think like us human and they can’t say they won’t participate when they’re being forced to do it or they’re being triggered to see their partner as opponent to kickstart the fight. If they can talk and make decisions for themselves, then that is fine by me, but like this, I don’t think it’s a good thing. Countries that have legalized such gambling are not many I think, and mostly people do it suddenly without the idea of the operatives. There are many sports out there one can participate in, but using animals as participants for gambling is never been an amazing thing to see or experience.

[Achalugo BTC]

We, as the general audience, may not understand the deep connection between their culture and sports which might looks like a cruelty from the outside but they might have a reason for doing it, but as said if we want to be safe then stay away from illegal things that includes participating or even specating an event.

Totally on point, and its true people have their different ways of displaying their cultures and traditions. But, not in the way that seems to be cruelty and just as you said, for one to be more on the safer side, they should not participate in such things because it might not be worth it, if they take the risks. So, they can avoid it and try to balance it by respecting their culture and also do not neglect the real fact, as it should be a thing of fun and safety.

[batang_bitcoin]

State police said 273 birds were in such bad condition they had to be euthanized.

Did I just read it right? that the "birds" or roosters have to be euthanized? What? so, that means that these were went through the fight already but it's possible that some of them are still fine and they just have to include it to the euthanasia so that everything is done and can be said that they're all in terrible condition. They cared for these animals and they have to kill it as well with the usage of "mercy killing". The irony and pity.

[SamReomo]

Key takeaways:
Whether you are gambling on animals, sports or casino games, always stay within the boundaries of the law. The moment gambling crosses into illegal territory the consequences extend far beyond losing money.

That's what matters the most, you'll have to check out the laws of your country before going for any type of betting. In some countries it's legal and okay to bet on animal fights and in such countries governments don't really go into matters of the gamblers who bet on cock fights or any other such type of fights.

However, when such a thing is illegal in your country then it's better to not go for it.

Those 100 people will get punished because they've broken the law, however if they were in a different country most a third world country then they would not face such punishment.

[Judith87403]

The idea of using animals and causing harm to them all in the name of gambling has never enticed me before. These are animals, they don’t think like us human and they can’t say they won’t participate when they’re being forced to do it or they’re being triggered to see their partner as opponent to kickstart the fight. If they can talk and make decisions for themselves, then that is fine by me, but like this, I don’t think it’s a good thing. Countries that have legalized such gambling are not many I think, and mostly people do it suddenly without the idea of the operatives. There are many sports out there one can participate in, but using animals as participants for gambling is never been an amazing thing to see or experience.

Betting game using animals is not even a fun game or gambling, because they also have feelings as humans and forcing them to do what its against their wish, its not something that will be a funny thing, but since they can't say no, than do forcefully do what people wants. And this was why most countries banned it, as they are not want to experience such thing again and choosing this part, its shows how important animals can be also and engage in other activities that won't have to put any life at the cost of it.

[acroman08]

State police said 273 birds were in such bad condition they had to be euthanized.

Did I just read it right? that the "birds" or roosters have to be euthanized? What? so, that means that these were went through the fight already but it's possible that some of them are still fine and they just have to include it to the euthanasia so that everything is done and can be said that they're all in terrible condition. They cared for these animals and they have to kill it as well with the usage of "mercy killing". The irony and pity.

The sad thing is, this happens a lot. From what I know, it will be expensive to house those roosters while finding people who can take them, and it could take a while to find someone who can take those roosters. I'd assume the government wouldn't want to spend money on it, so euthanising them all will be easier and cheaper. They used to do it, too, on dogs that were taken from underground dog fights, but as far as I know, they don't do it now, unless the dog is very aggressive.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

We, as the general audience, may not understand the deep connection between their culture and sports which might looks like a cruelty from the outside but they might have a reason for doing it, but as said if we want to be safe then stay away from illegal things that includes participating or even specating an event.

What kind of deep connection are you talking about? Why should any religion or culture have deep connection with cockfighting to the extent of turning it into a game for people to gamble on?

And let's assume that this ones that were busted and arrested had a tradition that had deep connection with cock fight, I believe they were not busted and arrested my interpol, they were busted and arrested my local police and security men, does it mean that the security men of this land to know the law and tradition for the land?
The fact that they were busted and arrested clearly shows that cockfights has nothing to do with tradition in that region, and another question is, who hides to practice tradition? Tradition is supposed to be practiced openly, so if they are hiding, it simply means what they are doing and or they were doing is indeed illegal.

[Stable090]

Down here in my country, I have seen people using he-goat for gambling especially, during this Sallah time that most Muslim kills cow or ram. The children of the man that bought his goat/ram before the d-day will take this animal to a big football field where other people came with their own goat to fight and bet on. It's bad because you're disfiguring these animals for your own greed. I kick against it.

Also in my country here, you going to see Ram fight being organized, and people will decide to place bet on the Ram that wins. During the festive period, parents do buy Ram for the celebration, some children will end up taking the Ram out to fight with it, which at the end some of those animals are critically injured, and some do end up being dead.

Seriously people caught in act like this are suppose to be arrested and properly punished, those animals are being punished, which doesn’t make sense. I don’t know the join some people derive from seeing those animals fight, some are going to be bleeding, and you going to see people looking that them, honestly am against things like this. If you want to gamble, then bet on other things, you don’t have to make animals fight just because you want to gamble.

[Fiatless]

State police said 273 birds were in such bad condition they had to be euthanized.

Did I just read it right? that the "birds" or roosters have to be euthanized? What? so, that means that these were went through the fight already but it's possible that some of them are still fine and they just have to include it to the euthanasia so that everything is done and can be said that they're all in terrible condition. They cared for these animals and they have to kill it as well with the usage of "mercy killing". The irony and pity.

I don't understand your diversion or argument regarding euthanizing the birds. Are you saying that some healthy birds were affected because the government wants the number to be high? But I think the government might be right to kill these birds if they are in bad shape. Some of them might have suffered permanent disabilities due to violent fights. So a painless death might be the best option to end thier sufferings. In my location, wounded animals are slaughtered and used for food. Euthanization of the birds would be seen as waste of resources some people's views.