EXAMINING GAMBLING-LIKE BEHAVIOUR IN GACHA USAGE FROM AN ISLAMIC PRINCIPLE

Abstract

The present research examines gambling-like behaviour in gacha usage among Malaysian youth, focusing on how repeated exposure to chance-based mechanics influences behaviour from an Islamic principle. A quantitative method was applied to gather data from 54 participants aged 16 to 29 in Selangor. The results show that the psychological thrill of pulling gacha multiple times makes players love the game more while also promoting gambling-like behaviour. An issue that is concerning from an Islamic perspective due to uncertainty, chance, and high risk. Researchers found that pleasant feelings about the excitement, peer pressure, and the ease of earning in-game money are the primary reasons people keep trying their luck on gacha systems. These tendencies make it harder to tell the difference between safe, playable gameplay and reckless play over time, which raises fears of addiction.  This research aims to examine the relationship between gacha game usage and gambling-like behaviour among Malaysian youth. It evaluates the risk associated with repeated gacha usage and underscores the need for greater awareness that aligns with Islamic principle on harmful habits.