Indonesia's Online Gambling Transactions Decline Sharply in 2025

Significant Reduction in Gambling Activity

Indonesia has seen a substantial 57% decrease in online gambling transactions during 2025, with the total transaction value dropping to Rp155 trillion from Rp359.8 trillion in the previous year ¹

. This significant reduction has been attributed to the government's concerted efforts to combat online gambling. Minister of Communication and Digital Muetya Hafid stated that this achievement demonstrates the government's commitment to protecting society, particularly vulnerable groups, from the negative impacts of online gambling.

Collaborative Efforts in Combating Online Gambling

The decline in online gambling transactions is seen as a result of collective efforts between the government and private sector entities. Digital payment platform GoPay has been actively supporting the government's initiatives to create a safe and healthy digital ecosystem ²

. According to Sudhanshu Raheja, Director of GoPay, the company is committed to playing an active role in supporting government measures against online gambling, which is considered detrimental to society.

Role of Financial Monitoring Agency

The Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (PPATK) has been instrumental in monitoring and reporting on suspicious transactions related to online gambling. The data from PPATK has been crucial in assessing the effectiveness of the government's policies and collaborative efforts with private entities like GoPay. The significant reduction in online gambling transactions is seen as evidence of the success of these collaborative efforts.