Behind the pros and cons, it shows the need for the involvement of all stakeholders, including the government, non-governmental organizations, academics and civil society, to find comprehensive and balanced solutions. Only with close collaboration and a holistic approach can the problem of online gambling be resolved effectively and its negative impacts can be minimized.

In recent years, the development of online gambling in Indonesia has shown significant progress. Driven by technological advances and increasingly widespread internet access, online gambling has become a new trend that attracts many people, especially among young people. This phenomenon reflects a shift in people's lifestyles that are increasingly modern and digitally connected. By simply using a mobile device or computer, a person can easily engage in various types of gambling games, from sports betting to virtual casino games. The availability of applications and websites that offer these services has created an environment that facilitates gambling activities.

The online gambling trend is also driven by the anonymity and privacy offered by illegal platforms with the ease of access offered. By using a pseudonym or false identity, players can engage in gambling activities without having to reveal their true identity. This is attractive to those who want to maintain privacy or avoid the social stigma associated with gambling. This activity has created a lucrative black market for illegal business actors.

According to data from the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK), during the period 2017-2022 there were around 157 million online gambling transactions in Indonesia with a total turnover value reaching IDR 190 trillion. The total public participation that can be identified during the period 2017 to 2022 reached more than IDR 52 T. Overall, PPATK detected 2,761,828 parties participating in online gambling games, 2,190,447 of whom were carrying out betting activities with small nominals below IDR 100,000. According to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the Poverty Line in March 2023 was recorded at IDR 550,458/capita/month. The composition consists of the Food Poverty Line IDR 408,522 (74.21 percent) and the Non-Food Poverty Line IDR 141,936 (25.79 percent).

In a global context, Indonesia is not the only country facing challenges related to the development of online gambling. Many other countries are also trying to regulate and limit this activity in their security. Therefore, international cooperation and information exchange between countries is very important to overcome this problem effectively. Ultimately, the trend in the development of online gambling in Indonesia reflects the challenges faced by modern society in dealing with the negative impacts of technological advances. Efforts are needed that involve various stakeholders, including the government, law enforcement agencies, community organizations, and the organizations themselves, to address this problem effectively and ensure that technological developments do not sacrifice social values and community welfare.