The Philippines’ House of Representatives has launched a probe on the supposed proliferation of unauthorized online cockfight betting in the country.

According to a report of the Manila Bulletin, the probe stemmed from the complaint of the officials of the state-run Philippine Racing Commission (PRC), which claimed that the gambling scheme resulted to their diminishing annual gross sales.

The heart of PRC’s problems lies with off-track betting sites being used as conduits to offer “e-Sabong,” PRC chairman Andrew Sanchez told the House Committee on Games and Amusement. While betting on cockfights is not illegal in the Philippines, Sanchez casted doubt on whether the use of off-track betting (OTB) sites are legal.

On the other hand, Games and Amusement Board (GAB) disclosed during the same meeting that it gave its blessing to the Manila Cockers Club, a subsidiary of the Manila Jockey Club, to livestream and show events from their authorized cockpit in Binangonan, Rizal.