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Gambling and Shariah law don’t go together. Want to place a bet in Aceh Province? Watch out for your back!

We may think that 21st Century has arrived well over a decade ago. Certainly, Indonesians feel that way as well. Their hard-working habits certainly lift the nation into modern age. But, the Aceh Province still lives in the middle ages.

Getting 100 lashes for drinking alcohol is nothing new in Aceh. This is what Sharia law prescribes. As reported by casino gambling news, girls wearing tight jeans are constantly educated about proper dress by the religious police.

According to local sources, two elderly men were caught playing Blackjack cards for nominal amounts. The verdict given even shocked local residents accustomed to the laws of the province. Both men, 66 and 69, were lashed 50 times each. It is claimed, though, that their lives were spared as the law enforcement officials stroke their backs in a light way.

Aceh Province has seen a decline in underground Black Jack Tournament championships as many locals face constant vigilance and undercover spies rewarded for uncovering illegal establishments.

The gambling and rebellious youths have, nevertheless, found new ways to play. Buying used smartphones on the local market allows getting a SIM card without real name registration.

With multiple Android casinos accessible via the modern technology, teenagers have been playing unnoticed.

As of now, the local authorities still haven’t found ways to forcibly prevent access to online casinos. One thing is sure: smartphones are the way to gamble in Aceh Province.