Populix: The Majority Of Respondents Support Kominfo Efforts To Eradicate Online Gambling

Online gambling displays on websites (photo: ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Populix's latest survey states that 80% of internet users in Indonesia have seen online gambling advertisements. Among the many online gambling, slot gambling advertisements dominate the internet.

"Online gambling loans in Indonesia are now facing an unprecedented level of exposure, with 63% of respondents always seeing online gambling advertisements every time they access the internet, both on websites and on social media," said Vivi Zabkie, Head of Social Research, Populix.

Vivi also said that online gambling advertisements had a real impact on public interest in accessing online gambling sites after seeing the advertisement.

In fact, 41% of respondents expressed interest in opening online gambling sites. Of these, 16% of the respondents admitted to trying online gambling.

Meanwhile, when transacting, Populix respondents said those involved in online gambling prefer to use e-wallet for transactions. While the transaction value is generally below IDR 100,000.

Therefore, this survey also sees the need for joint action between elements of the government and the public to overcome the potential social implications of online gambling and establish steps that can limit the influence of online gambling advertisements.

Some respondents expressed a strong desire for government intervention to limit online gambling advertising. Of which 74% agree and support the Ministry of Communication and Information policies to limit access to online gambling sites.