The development of information technology has influenced various aspects of life, including the emergence of online gambling which can be accessed via smart devices. Online gambling offers flexibility in time and place, but also has negative impacts such as cybercrime. In the formulation of the problem in this research is whether the people of Sudimara Jaya Ciledug Village, Tangerang City know that online gambling is an act that is prohibited in Indonesia, and whether they are aware of the threat of criminal penalties and fines for online gambling perpetrators. This research is empirical juridical research carried out by examining applicable legal provisions and what has occurred in people's lives. The data used is primary data obtained directly from the parties who are research subjects through questionnaires, as well as secondary data obtained through literature study, which includes books on law, books that are in accordance with the material for this research and statutory regulations. From the research results, it can be concluded that even though online gambling is detrimental and continues to increase, public knowledge and awareness about legal prohibitions and sanctions is still low. The survey showed that 78% of respondents did not know about the prohibition on online gambling in Indonesia and while only 22% knew, the same thing, 78% of people's legal awareness was not aware of criminal penalties and fines, the remaining 22% were aware of the penalties for online gambling perpetrators.