Indonesian Court Orders Caning for Online Gambling Convict
An Indonesian court issued a caning order for a convicted gambler, who received five lashes of the cane for placing bets online.
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Chinese Gambling Networks Utilize E-Commerce Cards as Chips on Illegal
Chinese online gambling syndicates let illegal bettors use prepaid e-commerce cards, gift vouchers, and gaming credits as casino chips, say police.
Unregulated Online Gambling Generates $5.9 Trillion Annually
According to a new report from Gaming Compliance International (GCI), unregulated online gambling generated an estimated $5.9 trillion in global wagers in 2025.
Indonesia Utilizes AI to Block Online Gambling Sites
Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital is using artificial intelligence-based monitoring systems in its fight against online gambling websites, with around 3.2 million such pages blocked to date.