Online Gambling in Indonesia: A Growing Concern

Online gambling in Indonesia has grown rapidly in recent years, fueled by increasing internet penetration and widespread mobile connectivity. Despite being illegal under Indonesian law, online gambling platforms have proliferated, drawing in millions of users. The activity poses significant economic and social harms, including financial losses for individuals, criminal activities, and economic losses for the state due to untaxed gambling revenue.

In response, the Indonesian government has taken extensive measures to curb online gambling. These efforts include shutting down millions of gambling websites, enhancing digital surveillance using AI, and collaborating with financial institutions to block gambling transactions. Public awareness campaigns and specialized healthcare facilities have also been established to address gambling addiction. While these measures have yielded notable results, ongoing challenges highlight the need for sustained efforts and innovative solutions to eliminate online gambling and its negative impacts on Indonesian society.

This report traces the growth of the prevalence of online gambling in Indonesia, the detrimental effects of online gambling on society and the domestic economy, and the efforts taken by the Indonesian government to curb the spread of online gambling operations.

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