gamefowl breeding and-or participating in gamefowl shows and fights are, in New Mexico, long-standing, culturally bound and significant activities," the lawsuit said.
The guillotine was part of the culture and entertainment during the French Revolution, too. Whenever "killing" is a 'significant activity', I think it ought to be halted.

I hope the ban holds up, that the gamblers find better uses for their money.

Maybe someone could invent a virtual cockfighting game?