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Article from : theconversation.com

Mengapa Judi "Online" Masih Marak Meskipun Sudah Ada Pidananya?

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The headline for this news I have researched about is gambling addiction in Indonesia, precisely it is Why Online Gambling Even Though There's Criminal Law About It.

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The phenomenon of gambling has been going on for a long time. Nowadays, the development of science and technology has led to the emergence of new ways to conduct gambling, namely online or online. This can happen because of the facilities and media that make it easier for people to access sites and applications that have gambling elements.

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Article 27 paragraph 2 and Article 45 paragraph 2 of the Electronic Information and Transaction Law (ITE Law) in Indonesia prohibit gambling. The maximum punishment for those who knowingly distribute or make access to online gambling is six years in prison and/or a fine of Rp 1 billion. Additionally, gamblers are subject to a potential criminal fine of IDR 10 million and/or a maximum sentence of 4 years in prison under Article 303 of the Criminal Code.

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The Criminal Code's definition of gambling, including the sentence "without obtaining a license" (Article 303 Paragraph 1), is likewise ambiguous legally. This term gives the impression that gambling with a license is punishable by the law. According to the Criminal Code and Law Number 7 of 1974, which regulates gaming and specifies that all kinds of gambling are illegal, this is against the law.

Summary

The growing popularity of internet gambling and the severity of the possible harm to social life highlight the need for stricter legal regulations in this area. In order to ensure that gambling laws in Indonesia are consistent with social norms that are opposed to all forms of gambling, the government needs to give a higher priority to the legal certainty of gaming regulations. To stop the number of online gambling cases from rising and support the government in eradicating online gambling offenses, the people must also take a part in supporting law enforcement.

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