Authorities Estimate Nearly 1 Million Minors in Indonesia Engage in Online Gambling
Authorities in Indonesia estimate that almost 1 million minors are involved in online gambling, including over 80,000 children under 10. Gambling remains illegal in the Muslim-majority nation. Dozens of suicides linked to online gambling were recorded in 2024.
yna.co.krNearly 1 million minors in Indonesia have developed an online gambling habit, according to estimates reported by France 24. Authorities state that more than 80,000 online players in the country are aged below 10, highlighting the involvement of very young children in this activity.
France 24 reported that for these youngsters, gambling represents a dangerous obsession driven by a desperate desire for a quick and easy way out of poverty.
Gambling is illegal in Indonesia, a Muslim-majority country where such practices are prohibited. In 2024, Indonesia recorded dozens of suicides linked to online gambling, underscoring the severe consequences associated with the habit.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- 2026-05-04
Current estimates indicate nearly 1 million Indonesian minors have an online gambling habit, with over 80,000 under age 10.
1 sourceFrance 24 - 2024
Indonesia recorded dozens of suicides linked to online gambling.
1 sourceFrance 24 - Ongoing
Gambling remains illegal in Indonesia, a Muslim-majority country.
1 sourceFrance 24
Potential Impact
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Heightened enforcement challenges for authorities in curbing illegal online gambling.
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Risk of further suicides or self-harm incidents linked to gambling debts.
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Potential increase in youth mental health issues due to gambling addiction.
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Possible rise in poverty-related social problems if gambling persists among minors.
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