The lottery of Indonesia is a popular game in which people select lucky numbers in order to win a prize. It is a very interesting and exciting game and many people from all over the world participate in this lotto. Although there is a general ban on gambling in Indonesia because of its ties to Sharia, a number of European and Asian online lotto sites report that players from Indonesia do access their websites despite the ban.
The most common form of lottery is called Togel hari ini. It is similar to the western lottery. Players can choose their numbers from a pool of 45 and hope to win a prize of up to Rp 500 million. The Togel hari ini can be played on the internet and at some local shops.
Some people who wanted the lottery game to be banned claimed that poor people were spending too much money buying tickets, but this was probably just a rumor and an excuse to have the lottery game banned. However, the Indonesian government takes strict actions on those who gamble and are found to be breaking the law.
The art projects Gudskul, Parasite Lottery and Sindikasi narrate how the direction of contemporary arts in Indonesia is informed by the question of sustainability. Gudskul and Parasite Lottery seek to make their activities viable through a system of care inspired by existing local principles. In this way, they challenge the notion of a dichotomy between caring for one’s environment and pursuing professional careers.