Dare To Stop, This Is A Wise Step To Overcome Online Gambling Addiction

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JAKARTA - Online gambling addiction can have a bad impact on a person's life, both financially, mentally, and socially. The first step that can be done to get out of this snare is to realize that gambling habits have interfered with everyday life. This awareness is the starting door to change and improve.

Try to limit access to sites or applications related to gambling. Many people manage to stop by removing apps, blocking related sites, or using online-available automatic blocking services. This simple thing can be very helpful to prevent the desire to gamble from reappearing.

Filling in time with new activities can also be an effective solution. Find positive and fun activities such as exercising, gardening, writing, or learning new skills. When the mind and time are filled with productive things, the urge to gamble will usually decrease.

Tells stories to people closest to you, such as family or friends, can be an important form of moral support. They may not immediately understand the conditions experienced, but by explaining the situation honestly, we can get emotional assistance to keep the spirit in the recovery process.

In addition, seeking professional assistance is also nothing wrong. Concelling or therapy with psychologists can help identify the causes of addiction and provide appropriate strategies to overcome them. There are many services that are currently available online and easily accessible.

Finally, participating in a movement that rejects online gambling activities can also provide a sense of responsibility and purpose. When we participate in keeping the digital space healthy, we not only protect ourselves, but also help others not to fall into the same thing.

"Since early 2017, OVO has proactively supported the government's program in creating secure and inclusive digital spaces for the Indonesian people. We do not only position ourselves as a digital financial solution service and provider," said Karaniya Dharmasaputra, President Director of OVO, from Gebuk Judol's official statement.

"But also as part of a solution in facing national challenges such as online gambling that not only violates the law, but is a serious threat to the nation's future, especially against the next golden generation," he added.

Efforts to eradicate online gambling practices in Indonesia continue to show encouraging results. In the first batch of campaigns known as Gebuk Judol, there was a significant decline in the misuse of digital wallets for this illegal activity.

According to Karaniya Dharmasaputra, a decrease of up to 80% in transactions indicated related to online gambling reflects the effectiveness of cross-sectoral collaboration. He said that cooperation between private parties, the public, and regulatory institutions had yielded tangible results in the field.

"This success is proof that the spirit of digital mutual cooperation is not just a discourse, but can be realized for the common interest," he said.

Through this second round of campaigns, various parties hope that this positive trend can be maintained. Despite coming from the business sector, the digital wallet platform involved wants to show its commitment to creating a more secure and responsible digital space.

On the other hand, the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) also noted an increase in reporting during this campaign. Deputy for Analysis and Examination of PPATK, Danang Tri Hartono, said that the public seemed to be increasingly proactive in submitting reports related to suspicious activities.

We see this as a positive step. A reporting ecosystem that is getting stronger will certainly help narrow the space for illegal activity in the digital realm," he explained.