In Indonesia, the gaming industry, especially games involving live streaming and gambling elements, is controversial and prone to penalties. A Chinese game company launched an online game and live streaming APP in Indonesia, where users could recharge to exchange for virtual currency, purchase items, play games, reward live streamers, and have the chance to receive cash returns. However, the legality of the platform, especially how to avoid being recognized as a gambling platform, was one of the main challenges of this project.
RH Consulting first thoroughly understood the client's planned game operation model and gameplay and comprehensively understood relevant regulations. By systematically analyzing the regulations (especially regarding the definition and characteristics of gambling) and studying the operating methods and game mechanisms of similar platforms such as TiktokCash and Vtube, the RH team provided the client with practical and feasible suggestions, including necessary optimization of the game model, implementing effective content review and supervision measures, and providing user education and risk warnings on the platform. Additionally, the RH team actively tracked relevant regulations and amendments in Indonesia to ensure that the client was fully aware of and prepared for regulatory changes, providing dynamic legal risk management services.
Through these services, the RH team helped the information technology company successfully address the legal challenges of operating a gaming APP in Indonesia, ensuring the platform's compliance and avoiding the risk of being recognized as a gambling platform. In 2023, the RH team was shortlisted for the "2023 ALB Indonesia Law Awards" by the internationally renowned legal media ALB (Asian Legal Business) and won the "PRC Law Firm Indonesia Practice of the Year" award. This case was submitted for the award. This project's success not only provided legal assurance for the information technology company's expansion in the Indonesian market but also further demonstrated the professional capabilities and exceptional performance of the RH team in the field of cross-border investment and compliance services.
