A list of blocked addresses shows enforcement activity, not how many people stopped gambling. To measure an effect, analysts need to track reachability, replacement domains and completed payments over the same period.
What an access restriction measures
Komdigi and network providers may report blocked domains, URLs or content items. One operator can appear under several addresses, and one address can carry many pages. The count describes the units processed during that period. For the technical process behind an Indonesian site restriction, see How Indonesia Blocks Online Gambling Sites.
Friction and displacement
After a link stops loading, a visitor may leave, try a mirror or follow a new promotion. Takedown totals do not record which path they chose. Claims that blocking reduced participation need comparable access and payment data, ideally tracked over time.
Compare outputs with outcomes
| Measure | What it records | What remains unknown |
|---|---|---|
| Access restrictions | Whether sampled URLs remain reachable over a defined period | Whether unique users stopped gambling |
| Search-result removals | Whether specified pages remain discoverable in a search service | Whether the destination or operator has ceased activity |
| Account restrictions | Whether identified payment accounts remain available | Whether all deposits, withdrawals or substitute accounts have stopped |