The soccer World Cup will trigger an “explosion” of online gambling in Indonesia, police in the country have warned.
All forms of sports betting are illegal in Indonesia. Despite crackdowns, many offshore gambling sites continue to offer services to Indonesian residents. Soccer is the most popular sport for betting in the country.
Authorities are concerned about the surge in illegal online gambling activities as the soccer World Cup approaches. Police are working to combat the issue and prevent Indonesian residents from accessing offshore sports betting platforms.