Culture and history

Gambling took place in Indonesian culture long before the advent of strict laws: traditional card and bone games were used at holidays and in rural communities.

However, with the strengthening of Islamic identity and the strengthening of the role of religious norms, excitement began to be seen as a social evil contrary to moral and spiritual values.

After gaining independence and especially from the end of the 20th century, the government switched to a policy of total prohibition, with the support of religious organizations.

Today, even neutral forms of leisure (for example, mahjong or domino) are permissible only without cash rates.

In the mass consciousness, the idea of ​ ​ playing for money is associated with sin and social risks, which forms a unique cultural environment - religiously conservative and antipathetic to any manifestations of gambling.