Indonesia says it blocked 4.2 million gambling-related apps and websites by October 2026

Indonesia’s government says it has blocked 4.2 million applications and websites linked to online gambling by October 2026. For PSPs and merchants in high-risk verticals, that is a reminder that enforcement in the market is not just about licensed operators; it also extends to the digital rails those operators use.

1. The figure cited by the government covers both apps and websites connected to online gambling, with the total reaching 4.2 million by October 2026.
2. The report comes from bali.bisnis.com, which published the claim from the Indonesian government. No further breakdown was provided in the source text.
3. For payment providers, the practical takeaway is straightforward: Indonesia remains a market where gambling-related digital distribution can be removed at scale, so exposure is not just a licensing question but also an access-to-content question.