From a passionate founding team to a platform trusted by millions across Indonesia — this is who we are, what we stand for, and why we do what we do.
tembet was founded in 2018 by a team of online gaming professionals who shared a conviction that Indonesian players deserved better. At the time, the options available to Indonesian bettors were either rudimentary local platforms with poor security and unreliable payment processing, or large international sites with no local language support, no Indonesian Rupiah pricing, and customer service teams who had never heard of BCA or BRI. The gap between what Indonesian players needed and what the market offered was enormous — and that gap became the blueprint for tembet.
From our earliest days, the mission has been clear: deliver a genuinely international-standard betting platform that is simultaneously built for the specific realities of the Indonesian market. That means seamless deposits and withdrawals through local banks like Mandiri, BNI, CIMB Niaga, and Bank Permata, as well as popular e-wallets including OVO, DANA, GoPay, ShopeePay, and LinkAja. It means offering competitive odds on BRI Liga 1 fixtures — Persija Jakarta versus Persib Bandung, Bali United chasing the championship, Borneo FC defending their title push — alongside full coverage of the EPL, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and the FIFA World Cup. And it means providing the kinds of betting markets Indonesian football fans know and love: Asian handicap (voor bola), over/under totals, and mix parlay accumulators that let smaller stakes chase meaningful returns.
Over the years, tembet has grown into one of the most trusted names in international online betting for Indonesian players. Our platform now serves more than 2.5 million active members, pays out over Rp 50 billion in winning withdrawals every day, and offers a catalogue of more than 8,000 games from world-class providers. Yet despite that scale, the founding principle remains unchanged: every product decision, every technology investment, and every customer support hire is made with the Indonesian player as the central reference point. Our team operates in WIB timezone, understands the rhythms of Indonesian public holidays — Idul Fitri, Indonesian Independence Day on 17 August, Nyepi — and calibrates the platform to serve players in Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Medan, Bali, Yogyakarta, Makassar, and beyond.
Our game library reflects the full breadth of what Indonesian players enjoy. Sports betting covers football at every level alongside badminton (Indonesia's most celebrated Olympic discipline), MotoGP at the Mandalika circuit, and high-stakes eSports including Mobile Legends MPL and PUBG Mobile. In the casino wing, live dealer tables streamed in real time are complemented by an extensive slots selection, including classic three-reel machines, modern Megaways titles, and progressive jackpot networks. Togel (Indonesia's traditional numbers lottery), sabung ayam (live cockfighting streaming), and bandar bola markets round out a product suite designed to meet Indonesian players wherever their interests lie.
Security and trust are non-negotiable. Every transaction on tembet is protected by 256-bit SSL encryption. Our platform undergoes regular independent audits to verify game fairness and payout accuracy. Financial segregation ensures player funds are held separately from operational accounts, meaning your balance is protected regardless of business performance. We publish transparent RTP (Return to Player) data for our games and maintain honest, readable bonus terms — because we believe the players who choose tembet deserve to make fully informed decisions, not be misled by confusing small print.
Looking ahead, tembet's roadmap is ambitious. We are investing in faster mobile performance, expanding our live sports streaming capability, and introducing additional local payment partnerships to make deposits and withdrawals even more convenient for players across the archipelago. Our VIP program continues to evolve, with Black Diamond tier members now receiving fully bespoke service experiences that rival anything available in the international market. Whatever changes, the commitment does not: tembet exists to give Indonesian players the world-class betting experience they deserve, delivered with the local understanding they need.
"We did not build tembet for the global market and then try to localize it for Indonesia. We built tembet for Indonesia from day one — and that difference is felt in every pixel, every payout, and every conversation with our support team."
Six principles shape every decision we make — from product design and payment partnerships to how our customer support team answers a live-chat message at 2 a.m. WIB.
Bank-grade 256-bit SSL encryption protects every transaction and personal data record on our platform. Player funds are held in segregated accounts, and independent security audits are conducted regularly to validate our defenses. We treat your financial safety as the foundation everything else is built upon.
We publish game RTP data, state bonus wagering requirements clearly, and explain the legal context of online gambling honestly — including the grey area that exists for Indonesian players. We believe informed players make better decisions, and we would rather lose a registration than gain a member who doesn't understand what they are signing up for.
Instant deposits via BCA, BRI, BNI, Mandiri, OVO, DANA, and GoPay are table stakes for us. Withdrawals for standard members typically process within 5–15 minutes; Diamond and Black Diamond VIP members receive automated payouts in under two minutes. We obsess over processing speed because we know waiting for your winnings is frustrating.
Responsible gaming is built into the platform architecture, not bolted on as an afterthought. Self-deposit limits, session timers, reality check pop-ups, and self-exclusion tools are all accessible from the account dashboard without needing to contact support. We enforce a strict 21+ age policy with mandatory identity verification and we actively refer players showing signs of distress to professional support resources.
Being "built for Indonesia" is not a marketing line for us — it is a structural commitment. Our operations run on WIB timezone, our payment infrastructure covers every major Indonesian bank and e-wallet, our sports coverage prioritizes BRI Liga 1 and Timnas Indonesia, and our native Indonesian-speaking support agents are available around the clock. We understand Indonesian culture because our team lives in it.
We partner exclusively with industry-leading game providers — Pragmatic Play, Evolution Gaming, Microgaming, NetEnt, Spribe, Ezugi, and Pocket Games Soft — to ensure every game on our platform meets international standards for fairness, graphics quality, and player experience. We review our provider partnerships annually and hold all partners to strict technical and ethical standards.
A team of online gaming professionals in Jakarta launched tembet with a focused mandate: build an international-standard betting platform designed specifically for Indonesian players. Initial product featured sports betting with local bank integration and a core slots library.
Evolution Gaming live dealer tables went live, bringing real-time baccarat, roulette, and blackjack to Indonesian players for the first time on the platform. OVO and GoPay integration launched simultaneously, cutting deposit processing times to under 30 seconds.
tembet crossed the 500,000 active member threshold, driven by growing demand for reliable online betting during a period when Indonesian players sought trusted international platforms. Customer support was expanded to full 24/7 Indonesian-language coverage across live chat, email, and WhatsApp.
The six-tier VIP loyalty program launched, introducing cashback rates from 0.3% at Bronze up to 1.2% at Diamond tier. The platform also expanded into togel (Indonesia's traditional numbers lottery) markets alongside sabung ayam streaming, responding directly to player demand.
A full mobile-first platform redesign delivered significantly faster load times on Indonesian mobile networks. eSports betting markets — Mobile Legends MPL, PUBG Mobile, and Free Fire — were added to the sportsbook, capturing Indonesia's rapidly growing competitive gaming audience.
Active membership surpassed two million players. The invitation-only Black Diamond VIP tier was introduced for the platform's highest-value members, offering fully bespoke service including sub-one-minute automated withdrawals and a dedicated senior account management team.
tembet continues to expand its payment ecosystem, live streaming sports coverage, and game library. With over 2.5 million active members and Rp 50 billion in daily payouts, the platform remains focused on deepening its commitment to Indonesian players while maintaining international standards of security, fairness, and excellence.
Trust is earned over time through consistent action, not claimed through marketing copy. Here is the evidence we point to.
Explore our full terms of service, read through our responsible gaming commitment, or browse our frequently asked questions. We believe an informed player is a happier player — and everything you need to make your decision is available right here.