Are offshore betting sites legal in Indonesia?

Offshore betting sites are unequivocally illegal in Indonesia. The country's laws do not differentiate between domestic and foreign gambling operators; all are subject to the same strict prohibition. The Ministry of Communication and Information (Kominfo) is highly active in enforcing this ban, regularly identifying and blocking thousands of international gambling websites to prevent access from within Indonesia.

This administrative blocking is a key part of the government's strategy to curb online gambling. Despite these efforts, many Indonesians use technologies like VPNs to circumvent the blocks and access these offshore platforms. However, this does not alter the illegal status of the activity. Engaging with offshore betting sites remains a criminal offense for Indonesian residents, and the government is continuously exploring more effective ways to shut down access and penalize both operators and users, including monitoring financial transactions and payment channels associated with these sites.