The history of gambling in Indonesia began in the kingdom, where dice and card games are often played by nobles.
In the Dutch colonial era, gambling in Indonesia became increasingly popular, especially among workers who worked abroad.
During the reign of President Soekarno, gambling in Indonesia was officially banned in 1960.
However, gambling continues illegally and even develops rapidly throughout the country.
In Indonesian culture, traditional gambling games such as dominoes and capsa stacking are still very popular and are often played between friends and family.
There are several forms of gambling games which are Indonesian cultural heritage, such as cockfighting gambling and dice gambling.
Although gambling is prohibited in Indonesia, many people still choose to gamble online using international gambling sites.
In 2018, Indonesia became the country with the largest number of online poker players in the world.
Online gambling in Indonesia is very widespread, and is one of the largest industrial sectors in the country.
Although gambling in Indonesia is still considered an illegal act, many people still choose to gamble for economic or entertainment reasons.