Jackpot gambling arena in Tiban Lama, Sekupang, Batam City, Riau Islands. The gambling area is located in a public facility (Fasum RW 07), not far from SMAN 4 Batam

progresifjaya.co.id, JAKARTA – An offline jackpot gambling arena is reportedly still operating safely and smoothly in Tiban Lama, Sekupang, Batam City, Riau Islands. The exact location of this offline gambling arena is next to a grocery store in a public facility area (Fasum RW 07), not far from SMAN 4 Batam.

Interestingly, despite being in an open location, this offline jackpot gambling practice is operating safely and smoothly. There has been no apparent firm action from police officers, either from the Polsek Sekupang or the Polresta Barelang who are fully responsible for maintaining public order and security in the area where this offline jackpot gambling is located.

This clearly contradicts the order of Kapolri Jenderal Pol Listyo Sigit Prabowo, who ordered the strict eradication of online and offline gambling, including any police officers involved. Kapolri Listyo Sigit’s eradication order includes indiscriminate law enforcement, daily inspections of personnel, and efforts to trace gambling assets.

In an investigation of this offline jackpot gambling area, it was discovered that the location regularly opens at 6:00 PM and closes at 2:00 AM. However, on several occasions, the location has also been open 24 hours a day, especially during peak periods.

A woman who served as a source for progresifjaya.id said, that this jackpot gambling arena has caused her husband to forget himself and his responsibilities. Every day, he spends money playing jackpot gambling at this arena. To the point that many household needs are neglected because the money has been spent at the jackpot gambling arena.

“I really hope the police can take decisive action to shut down this jackpot gambling arena so my husband stops gambling. I’ve lost all my money because of gambling, while my daily household needs are in disarray. Please shut this arena down immediately, Sir Police,” she said hopefully.

As of the publication of this article, the author has not been able to contact the management of the jackpot gambling arena. However, the author has confirmed this with the Kapolda Riau Islands, Irjen Pol Asep Safrudin for his information and for firm action by his staff. (Bembo)