(AsiaGameHub) – Courts in multiple Indonesian regions are reporting that increasing divorce rates are being fueled by a surge in online casino activity.
The Tarempa Religious Court, which handles civil law matters in the Anambas Islands Regency, reported finalizing 33 divorces within the year’s first four months.
It is currently processing an additional 60 active cases, with women initiating the vast majority. Most of these filings cite online gambling or illegal loans as a primary cause.
According to the Indonesian media outlet Batam Pos, the court stated that divorce rates are climbing at a rapidly accelerating pace.
Tarempa District Court Judge Irma Zhafira Nur Shabrina Hajidah remarked that the number is “relatively high, considering Anambas’s relatively small population.”
“Most of the families are now financially deprived. Infidelity does occur, but it’s not widespread. Gambling remains the most prevalent factor in divorce cases,” the judge stated.
The court urged lawmakers to enhance education regarding family financial management.
Indonesian Regions: Divorce Rates Spike Due to Online Gambling
Statistics from Bojonegoro Regency support the notion that online gambling is driving a nationwide trend in divorces.
Based on early 2026 data, the court reported that women are now nearly 50% more likely than men to file for divorce. The Bojonegoro Religious Court, cited by the Indonesian media outlet Kabarpasti, said the majority of these women are under 30.
“A significant number of women choose to separate because their husbands no longer fulfill their financial responsibilities due to their addiction to online gambling,” stated Sholikin Jamik, the court’s Chief Clerk.
The court attributed the increase to “the pressures of a digital lifestyle and instant gratification culture.” It emphasized that financial literacy is one of the “keys to maintaining a strong marriage.”
Meanwhile, in the Bogor Regency, data from the West Java Central Statistics Agency indicates that courts have dealt with 175 divorce cases linked to online gambling this year.
The agency’s data, reported by the Indonesian media outlet Pojok Bogor, shows Bogor leads in the number of divorce cases involving online casino users.
Cianjur Regency followed in second place with 102 cases, and Bandung Regency was next with 68 cases.
Families at Risk
Other areas of West Java also recorded high figures, including Ciamis with 51 cases, Sumedang with 41 cases, and Indramayu with 36 cases.
Four other regions in West Java also documented more than 25 divorce cases filed this year that were connected to online gambling.
“This phenomenon demonstrates that the impact of online gambling extends beyond economics. It also destroys family relationships,” a West Java official commented. “It is leading directly to divorce.”
These reports echo similar concerns raised by courts in other areas, such as the Bungo Regency and Kendari, the capital of Southeast Sulawesi province.
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