This regional regulation prohibits gambling in North Kolaka (Kolaka Utara) regency in Southeast Sulawesi (Sulawesi Tenggara). In preambular statement (c), the regulation states that, in substance, gambling constitutes a crime that is contrary to law, religion and morality, and has the potential to disturb societal peace and can result in social problems. Purusant to art 8, all persons and legal entities are prohibited from carrying out gambling activities in the territory of North Kolaka.