Laws and regulation

Indonesia has a policy of banning gambling altogether.

The Criminal Code and relevant acts prohibit the organization, promotion and participation in games both offline and online.

Kominfo's communications ministry blocks sites and apps, Polri police crack down on underground halls and agency networks, and Bank Indonesia and OJK restrict payments and freeze accounts linked to gambling.

There are campaigns against online: special groups are being formed, fines are increasing, arrests and deportations of foreigners are envisaged.

In the province of Aceh, sharia sanctions are additionally applied.

Advertising and affiliate marketing are prohibited; using a VPN does not make the game legal.

The general vector is total prevention of harm and suppression of both supply and demand.