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Cambodia: 496 arrested for illegal gambling in first two months of 2024

Authorities carried out 300 raids between January 1 and March 3. Cambodia.- Touch Sokhak, the deputy spokesman of the Ministry of Interior, has revealed that 496 people were arrested in operations at 300 illicit gambling sites in the first two months of the year. According to Sokhak, law enforcement authorities took legal action against 69…

Incidents ・ 04 March 2024

Khmer Times

SECC orders crackdown on illegal online gambling site

The General Secretariat of the Cambodian Commercial Gambling Management Commission (SECC) says it will crackdown on social media coverage of illegal online gambling sponsored by the "PK777" online casino In a press release on November 13, 2023, the General Secretariat of the Commission for the Management of Commercial Gambling of Cambodia stated…

Incidents ・ 15 November 2023

Khmer Times

Crackdown on illegal online video gambling platform

The General Secretariat of the Cambodian Commercial Gambling Management Commission (GSCGMC) said it will crack down on social media coverage and advertising of an illegal online video gambling platform sponsored by the'PK777 online casino'. On Monday, the commission issued a press release acknowledging public outcry about illegal online video…

Industry ・ 15 November 2023

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Kominfo Finds Online Gambling Servers Based in Cambodia, Philippines

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian Minister of Communication and Information (Kominfo), Budi Arie Setiadi, stated that servers of rampant online gambling sites in the country are based in Cambodia and the Philippines, where such gambling activities are legal. "The servers are located in Cambodia and the Philippines," Budi Arie said in a press…

Gambling Sites ・ 21 October 2023

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Online gambling kingpin has links throughout South-east Asia

SINGAPORE - He was generous with charities and often dined with the well-connected in Cambodia while pitching himself as a businessman, but casino kingpin She Zhijiang was in fact the brains behind an illegal gambling and online scam empire with links to people and firms throughout South-east Asia. She's operations tapped blockchain technology…

Incidents ・ 03 September 2023

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Century Entertainment Signs New Five-year Deal to Operate Eight Gaming Tables at Cambodian Casino

Century Entertainment International Holdings has signed a new five-year agreement to operate eight gaming tables in Dara Sakor, Koh Kong. It shifted its gaming north from Sihanoukville during the pandemic through a deal with Lion King Entertainment. Century Entertainment will place the new gaming tables in the mass market area of the casino. The…

Land-based ・ 07 March 2023

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Cambodia implements legal changes for casinos

Cambodia is determined to break away from the ways of old once and for all, especially when this concerns its casino industry. In a new report by The Khmer Times, the media details a new revenue-based tax model that came into effect on December 30, 2022 that will now help the country better regulate its gambling industry and casinos. According to…

Industry ・ 12 January 2023

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Cambodia executes fresh revenue-based tax model for casinos

From December 30, 2022, Cambodia's Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) began applying the latest revenue-based rules for taxes and procedures for commercial gambling business, aka casinos, to the self-proclaimed regime, after decades of applying a "lump sum" method of taxation, according to a senior official of the ministry. Decision on the…

Finance ・ 11 January 2023

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Cambodia changes tax rules for commercial gambling businesses

Cambodia has changed tax regulations for commercial gambling businesses, moving towards a self-declaration regime. It has thus changed the lump sum-based system that had been in place since the 1990s. The new rules, the government says, also help implement anti-money laundering and anti-corruption rules, and combat tax evasion. The changes were…

Industry ・ 10 January 2023

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Cambodia Implements New Taxation Regime for Commercial Gambling Establishments

Cambodia has started to implement a new taxation regime on commercial gambling establishments, on a self-declaration basis. The new regime encompasses a revenue-based tax rule and procedures, following a lump sum-based regime which had been in place for decades. The gambling establishments are also required to follow the International Financial…

Finance ・ 10 January 2023

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Eight bodies found in ruins of Cambodia casino fire

POIPET, Cambodia: Cambodian rescue teams recovered eight bodies on Friday from the charred rooms of a casino-hotel where a fire killed at least 27 people a day earlier, with more than 20 people still missing. About 400 employees and patrons were in the Grand Diamond City casino and hotel in Poipet, a town on the Thai border, when the fire broke out…

Incidents ・ 30 December 2022

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Ten killed, 30 injured in Cambodia hotel-casino fire: police

As many as 10 people have died in a fire at a Cambodian hotel-casino on the border of Thailand, police said Thursday. The blaze at the Grand Diamond City casino-hotel in Poipet broke out late Wednesday night at around 11:30 pm local (1630 GMT), Cambodian police said. A provisional police report seen by AFP said "about 10 people died and 30 people…

Incidents ・ 29 December 2022

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Century Entertainment says long-awaited opening of Cambodia gaming table business now imminent

Former Macau casino investor Century Entertainment International Holdings says it expects to finally re-launch its long-awaited gaming table operation at a casino in Dara Sakor, Cambodia before the end of this month. The ongoing saga, updated as part of its interim results announcement for the six months to 30 September 2022, comes with Century…

Land-based ・ 05 December 2022

Khmer Times

Still at it: More foreigners detained in S’ville over online gambling

Amid the claim that job scam operations in Preah Sihanouk province's Sihanoukville are on the wane, some 233 foreigners, 35 of whom were women, were rounded up in operations against illegal online gambling in the city between November 30 and Friday. Preah Sihanouk provincial police chief Major General Chuon Narin said several illegal Vietnamese…

Incidents ・ 04 December 2022

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Incidents ・ 18 November 2022

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Industry ・ 04 November 2022

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Cambodian Police Raid Over 10000 Gambling Dens Nationwide

Cambodian police have raided more than 10000 suspected illegal gambling establishments and taken legal action against 127 of them, authorities have revealed. National Police spokesman Lieutenant General Chhay Kim Khoeun stated that the raids had taken place over the course of a month following a recent order from Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen…

Incidents ・ 21 October 2022

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Cambodia Police Conduct Big Illegal Gambling Crackdown

Police in Cambodia raided more than 10000 premises as part of a crackdown on illegal gambling. National Police spokesperson Lieutenant General Chhay Kim Khoeun revealed that legal action has been taken against 127 of the locations that were subject to a raid. The entire nationwide operation took place between September 15 and October 13. a big push…

Law ・ 17 October 2022

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Cambodia cranks up illegal gambling crackdown

Cambodian police have cracked down more than 10000 illegal gambling sites and arrested over 200 people over the past month, the National Police confirmed. Speaking at a press conference on "The achievements of the Ministry of Interior over the past five years," National Police spokesman Lieutenant General Chhay Kim Khoeun said, quoted by the Khmer…

Law ・ 17 October 2022

Khmer Times

Police raid over 10,000 gambling dens nationwide

The past month has seen police crackdown on more than 10000 illegal gambling sites and arrests of over 200 people who were sent to the court, the National Police confirmed. Speaking at a press conference on "The achievements of the Ministry of Interior over the past five years" on Thursday, National Police spokesman Lieutenant General Chhay Kim…

Incidents ・ 16 October 2022

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Cambodian Authorities to Continue with Gambling Crackdown

Cambodia authorities are adamant that the crackdown on illegal gambling should continue, confirmed Minister of Interior Sar Kheng, who also warning law enforcement officers to avoid getting involved with these crimes. Kheng addressed the issue of online gambling alongside drug offenses while speaking at the inauguration of a new school building in…

Incidents ・ 13 October 2022

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Over 90% of Cambodian illegal gambling shut down

Over 90% of illegal gambling business owners in Cambodia have ceased trading after police launched an eight-day nationwide operation, as reported by The Phnom Penh Post. Officers are reportedly still suppressing operations throughout the country, along with stepping up their efforts to educate the general public about the dangers of gambling. On…

Law ・ 03 October 2022

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Cambodian Illegal Gambling Scene Almost Completely Shut Down

Cambodia is on a full-on large-scale war against illegal gambling nationwide. The police have reportedly been conducting an operation throughout the entire country for more than a week now, and the results are astounding, at least according to reports citing local authorities. No matter how successful these operations may sound, it still leaves a…

Law ・ 03 October 2022

The Phnom Penh Post

‘90 per cent’ of gambling closed down, says official

Police arrest gamblers in the capital's Toul Kork district last month. POLICE More than 90 per cent of illegal business owners have ceased their activities after police launched an eight-day nationwide crackdown. Officers are continuing to suppress operations and have stepped up efforts to educate the public about the dangers of gambling. Sok Phal,…

Sports ・ 03 October 2022

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Police make arrests in illegal gambling raid in Cambodia and Thailand

Thailand and Cambodia have been subject to major crackdowns of anti-gambling activity in recent weeks, with police making arrests in both areas. Over 550 illegal immigrants were detained in Cambodia while 40 were arrested in Thailand. The arrests were a result of an operation involving several agencies and were connected to raids on illegal…

Law ・ 27 September 2022

Khmer Times

414 ‘illegal’ foreigners discovered in latest Sihanoukville incarceration, torture, human trafficking and illegal online gambling raid

The extent of the massive crackdown in Sihanoukville became apparent after authorities reported that they had discovered over 400 foreigners illegally working in a compound in Sihanoukville Preah Sihanouk Provincial Administration revealed the details of the three-day operation from 19 to 21 September 2022 to inspect "Galaxy World Company" located…

Law ・ 25 September 2022

Khmer Times

541 foreigners without work permits detained in Sihanoukville incarceration, torture, human trafficking and illegal online gambling raid

Preah Sihanouk Provincial Administration has revealed the details of a four-day operation from 18 to 21 September 2022 to inspect "Paw Yong Technology" in Sihanoukville on suspicion of incarceration, torture, human trafficking and illegal online gambling. The Sihanoukville Provincial Administration said that during the four-day operation on the…

Law ・ 24 September 2022

Khmer Times

146 people arrested so far as Phnom Penh anti illegal gambling crackdown continues

The Phnom Penh Municipal Unity Command say they have cracked down on a total of 76 gambling crimes and arrested 146 people in 7 districts in Phnom Penh for the 7 days from September 17-23, 2022. The update came from Colonel San Sok Seiha, spokesman for the Phnom Penh Municipal Police Colonel San Sok Seiha stated that, "The results of the crackdown…

Law ・ 24 September 2022

Khmer Times

91 arrested and 44 locations raided in Phnom Penh illegal gambling crackdown

As the widespread crackdown - ordered by PM Hun Sen on Saturday- against illegal gambling in Cambodia continues, Phnom Penh authorities have revealed the scale of the crime blitz in the capital Colonel San Sok Seiha, spokesman for the Phnom Penh Municipal Police, said that the Phnom Penh Municipal Unity Command cracked down on a total of 44…

Law ・ 20 September 2022

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Cambodian Prime Minister Launches New Volley Against Illegal Gambling

After rumors surfaced that Cambodia would crack down on illegal casinos and the other criminal activity surrounding it, an order finally came on Saturday signed by the country's prime minister, Hun Sen. The order essentially tells authorities and police to look into any officials that may have been complicit or failed to act in the face of…

Law ・ 19 September 2022

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Cambodia to crack down on casinos, illegal gambling as more human trafficking, kidnapping cases emerge

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen has promised to remove any officials who fail to act after ordering a strict crackdown on all forms of illegal gambling over the weekend. The order, delivered on Saturday, comes amid a dramatic rise in reported cases of human trafficking and kidnappings linked to the rampant casino industry in the Southeast Asian…

Law ・ 19 September 2022

Khmer Times

400 foreigners reported to have been detained in Sihanoukville online gambling raid

Reports are coming in that over 400 foreigners were detained in a massive crackdown on illegal online gambling in Sihanoukville yesterday. Full details have not yet been released, but information states that the Preah Sihanouk Provincial Administrative Unity Command cooperated with the Central Security Department of the General Commission of the…

Incidents ・ 18 September 2022

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PPATK: Trillions of Online Gambling Money Flow to Students, Police Accounts

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) on Wednesday announced the finding of large amounts of money flowing to students and police personnel that is believed to come from online gambling, which is said to reach Rp155 trillion. PPATK spokesperson M. Natsir Kongah said investigators have been notified about…

Incidents ・ 15 September 2022

Khmer Times

Authorities tighten noose around illegal gambling

Crackdown on illegal gambling should begin at the local level, according to the Cambodian Gambling Regulatory Committee (CEC). In Cambodia, gambling is allowed only for foreigners, and at licensed casinos. Ros Phearun, secretary general of Cambodian Gambling Management Committee of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, told local authorities that…

Law ・ 12 September 2022

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Should Cambodia Ban Casinos?

To quickly answer the question posed in my headline: not yet. But the Cambodian government needs to at least put this possibility on the table, to set a fire under the feet of the casino owners. A statement must be made by Phnom Penh that casinos have less than 12 months to turn the current dire situation around. If they fail, then regular gambling…

Covid ・ 30 August 2022

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Cambodia seeks to boost tourism with 70 casino license renewals

Days after more than 40 people made an intrepid crossing from Cambodia and swam through the Mekong River back to Vietnam, the country is attempting to give a boost to its gaming sector and casino industry. The Khmer Times cited information by the General Secretariat of the Commercial Gambling Management Commission of Cambodia which confirmed that…

Travel ・ 25 August 2022

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Cambodia renews 47 casino licenses in bid to boost sector

Cambodia's Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) says it has renewed 47 casino licenses and another seven games of chance licenses as it looks to help the gaming sector rebuild from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The update, provided by the Ministry's General Secretariat of Commercial Gambling Management Commission of Cambodia (CGMC) on…

Covid ・ 23 August 2022

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Cambodian government renews 70 licenses for casinos and gambling-oriented companies

The General Secretariat of Commercial Gambling Management Commission of Cambodia (CGMC) of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has announced the renewal of 70 licenses to casino and game of chance companies in the second quarter of this year. The General Secretariat granted licenses to 47 casinos and seven games of chance companies on Friday,…

Covid ・ 22 August 2022

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Central Java Police arrest 34 online gambling suspects

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Incidents ・ 21 August 2022

Khmer Times

Indonesian police raid ‘Cambodia’ online gambling headquarters raided in Central Java, 6 suspects nabbed

The General Criminal Investigation Directorate (Dierscrimm) of the Central Java Police raided the online gambling headquarters in Bojongsari District, Purbalingga Regency. Six people were named as suspects as a result of the raid. The Director of the Criminal Investigation Department said, "Friday night, at 2100, we conducted law enforcement…

Incidents ・ 21 August 2022

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'Cambodia' Online Gambling Headquarters Raided In Purvlingga, 6 Suspects

The General Criminal Investigation Directorate (Dierscrimm) of the Central Java Police raided the online gambling headquarters in Bojongsari District, Purbalingga Regency. Six people were named as suspects as a result of the raid. The Director of the Criminal Investigation Department said, "Last night, at 21.00 WIB, we conducted law enforcement…

Incidents ・ 20 August 2022

Khmer Times

Covid-19, gambling ban leave S’ville biz sulking

Covid-19 and the ban on online gambling have left several businesses in Cambodia's coastal city Sihanoukville sulking with over 1500 multi-million building projects reportedly abandoned midway by investors. The city had a thriving gambling business from 2015 to 2019, but the government suddenly clamped a ban on it in August 2019, forcing many of…

Covid ・ 10 August 2022

Khmer Times

Online gambling den busted in Phnom Penh

The online gamblers of Phnom Penh have one less place in the capital to indulge their vice after authorities clamped down on a gambling den yesterday. Yesterday, Sok Penh Vuth, Governor of Daun Penh District, assigned Mr. Chap Dina, Daun Penh District Administration Director, to lead a joint force to inspect a location at 51Eo-53Eo, Street 70,…

Incidents ・ 11 June 2022

Khmer Times

Online gambling den operates ‘unhindered’ in middle of Phnom Penh

Khmer language media is reporting that an online gambling den is operating, apparently unhindered, in the heart of Phnom Penh. The report from KBN News, says that gamblers are flocking to the gambling den in Daun Penh, which appears to have escaped the attention of authorities. According to the report, the gambling den is located at 57, Street 32,…

Incidents ・ 08 April 2022

Khmer Times

Crackdown on the den: Russey Keo District Authorities crackdown on gambling sites

Ek Khun Doeun, Governor of Russey Keo District, ordered a force of the district's unity command to crackdown on a gambling site. Governor Khun Doeun ordered Sou Sarath, Deputy Director of Russey Keo District Administration, to lead the Khan Administrative Unity Command to crack down on an online gambling site. The crackdown took place on the…

Gambling Sites ・ 07 April 2022

Khmer Times

Cambodia turns up the heart on phone scammers and online gambling syndicates, 61 nabbed

Sixty-one people, 59 Thais and two Chinese, were detained during raids on a phone scam gang working out of Preah Sihanouk in Cambodia, according to Thai police. Twenty-eight were beng treated as suspects, five had been lured into the operation and rescued and the remainder were still being investigated, Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas, director of…

Trust and Safety ・ 24 March 2022

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Cambodian Police Confront 156 NagaWorld Casino Strikers

Days after 200 NagaWorld Casino workers were released from detention, Cambodian police used force to get 156 demonstrators onto buses bound for a quarantine center. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Just two days after Cambodian officials released 200 striking NagaWorld Casino workers following public criticism from the United States and United Nations,…

Incidents ・ 13 March 2022

Khmer Times

Russey Keo Unity Command crackdown on internet gambling

The forces of the Russey Keo District Administrative Unity Command raided another online gambling location as the District Governor continues to push for a clean up and end to gambling activities and other illicit business in Russey Keo. The Unity Command Force, under the leadership of Russey Keo Ek Khun Doeun, carried out a raid to crackdown on an…

Incidents ・ 21 February 2022

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Cambodia Blocks 15 Illegal Lottery Websites

The Telecommunications Regulator of Cambodia has blocked 15 new internet sites, most of them originating from Vietnam, including the popular Vietnamese lottery website Vina24h. The Telecommunications Regulator of Cambodia says it will continue to cooperate with the National Police, relevant authorities and all telecom operators to eliminate all…

Lottery ・ 18 February 2022

The Phnom Penh Post

14 illegal online lottery sites get URLs blocked

THE Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia (TRC) has blocked 14 internet domains which ran illegal gambling websites in Cambodia and one which offered fake visa applications for Pakistan. In a press release seen by The Post on February 17, TRC said it had previously blocked 25 other domains that were operating illegal lotteries. "We will continue…

Lottery ・ 17 February 2022

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Cambodia Shuts Another 15 Illegal Gambling Websites

Cambodia continues to double down on its efforts of keeping the online gambling industry clean. To this end, the country's telecommunications regulator has been able to suspend access to 15 illegal online lottery websites. Cambodia stopped issuing new online gambling licenses on January 1, 2020, making it clear that interactive gambling would have…

Gambling Sites ・ 17 February 2022

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Century Entertainment Expects Opening of New Cambodian Casino in October

Century Entertainment International Holdings has revealed that it is expecting the opening of a new integrated resort (IR) in Dara Sakor in October after multiple delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Century has a deal with Lion King Entertainment to operate four gaming tables at the new venue, mainly operating baccarat. The company had previously…

Covid ・ 01 February 2022

The Phnom Penh Post

Authorities take down gambling websites, urges public to report

The Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia. TRC The Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia (TRC) collaborated with the National Police to shut down 123 websites operated illegal online gambling and lottery in Cambodia. In a press statement on January 27, TRC said it had also shut 79 of such websites on November 16 last year. "TRC will continue to…

Gambling Sites ・ 31 January 2022

The Phnom Penh Post

Authorities take down gambling websites

The Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia (TRC). TRC The Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia (TRC) collaborated with the National Police to shut down 123 websites operated illegal online gambling and lottery in Cambodia. In a press statement on January 27, TRC said it had also shut 79 of such websites on November 16 last year. "TRC will…

Gambling Sites ・ 29 January 2022

Khmer Times

An estimated 1,000 Thai nationals in clutches of online gambling syndicates in Cambodia

It is estimated that there are at least 1000 more Thais who remain in Cambodia as alleged forced workers and were in need of help. This was revealed by Assistant national police chief Surachate Hakparn kast Thursday after overseeing the rescue of some 500 Thai nationals from several parts of Cambodia, who had been duped into working for supposedly…

Incidents ・ 08 January 2022

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US Concerned by Casino Staff Protest Arrests in Cambodia

After the violent arrest of a union leader protesting on behalf of workers that NagaWorld Casino laid off, the US Embassy in Phnom Penh has expressed its concern over the mounting situation. [Image: Shutterstock.com] The US Embassy in Cambodia has expressed its concern over the arrests of NagaWorld union members protesting on behalf of workers that…

Incidents ・ 04 January 2022

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Online gambling industry aided by Chinese illicit capital network thrives in Cambodia, causing law and order problem

Online gambling industry aided by illicit Chinese capital network thrives in Cambodia creating law and order problem. Gangs have escaped or been rescued from what are in effect scam sweatshops. The gangs that run them enslave people who are lured from China, and increasingly other countries, with promises of high-paying jobs. Upon arrival, they are…

Industry ・ 20 December 2021

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Century Entertainment granted two gaming tables as Ng Man Sun opens new casino in Cambodia’s Dara Sakor

Hong Kong-listed Century Entertainment International Holdings Ltd says it has been assigned two gaming tables, with more expected to follow, to be operated by the company as part of an agreement related to a new casino in Dara Sakor, Cambodia. The casino in question is run by Century Entertainment's own Chairman and CEO, Ng Man Sun, who commenced…

Land-based ・ 10 December 2021

Bangkok Post

5 arrested for running online gambling site

Police arrested five men for operating online gambling in a raid on a condominium in Bangkok's Bang Khen district on Saturday evening, police said. Pol Lt Col Chaikrit Pho-a, deputy commander of the Metropolitan Police Bureau's Patrol and Special Operation Division, said the raid followed reports that a website for online gambling was being…

Gambling Sites ・ 05 December 2021

Khmer Times

Russey Keo District authorities crackdown of internet gambling dens

Authorities continue to crackdown on illegal internet gambling locations in Phnom Penh, with more places in Russey Keo District raided by police. The raids took place at 5 p.m. on December 3 by the Russey Keo District Unity Command. The unity command cracked down on various locations in Village 3, Sangkat Chrang Chamres I, Khan Russey Keo. The law…

Incidents ・ 04 December 2021

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Cambodia blocks 79 illegal gambling websites

Cambodia's communications watchdog has blocked 79 websites it says were offering illegal online gambling services in Cambodia. In a statement, the Telecommunications Regulator of Cambodia said it had worked with the National Police General Commission of the Ministry of Interior to block the sites, which contravene the nation's Royal…

Gambling Sites ・ 03 December 2021

The Star

Cambodia shuts down 79 online gambling sites

PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post): The Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia (TRC) shut down 79 illegal online gambling websites that they said were causing harm to Cambodians and undermining social security. In a press release on Nov 16, TRC said a total of 79 websites were shut down after they were found to be running illegal online gambling…

Gambling Sites ・ 25 November 2021

The Phnom Penh Post

79 online gambling sites in Cambodia shut down

The Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia (TRC) shut down 79 illegal online gambling websites that they said were causing harm to Cambodians and undermining social security. In a press release on November 16, TRC said a total of 79 websites were shut down after they were found to be running illegal online gambling operations in Cambodia. "TRC…

Gambling Sites ・ 23 November 2021

Khmer Times

Online betting services take to Telegram for online gambling activities

Online Gambling has targeted Telegram Chat Group as part of its promotion and sharing of its online casino and betting services. One company, 68GMT, announced on the Telegram its services: "Live Casino, Slots, Football, Cockfighting, Lottery and Baccarat". The game company "FAFA855", which uses the phone number 0312528855 and has a website…

Baccarat ・ 23 November 2021

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Cambodia casino biz with high risk of illicit activity: U.S. govt

Proliferation of casino licences in Cambodia has increased the risk of money-laundering and other financial crimes in that country, says an advisory report from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of the Treasury, and U.S. Department of Commerce. "The UN Office on Drugs and Crime noted that between 2014 and 2019, casino licences in…

Covid ・ 12 November 2021

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US companies warned against investing in Cambodia’s casino and financial sectors on trafficking, money laundering concerns

The US Department of State, US Department of the Treasury and US Department of Commerce have issued a joint advisory cautioning American companies either operating in or considering operating in Cambodia against interactions with certain entities and sectors of concern, including the casino industry. The advisory highlights Illicit finance…

Incidents ・ 11 November 2021

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Illegal Casinos Keep Trafficking People in Cambodia

Lured on a false promise of a well-paid job, three Cambodian workers have been held captive by a human trafficker at an illegal casino site in Sihanoukville in the west of the country. The report, which comes from Radio Free Asia, depicts the latest in a series of disturbing incidents taking place in the no man's land where gambling operations have…

Covid ・ 09 November 2021

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Cambodia: 20 Thai Online Casino Workers Detained for Illegal Entry

Authorities in Cambodia have arrested 20 Thai workers for illegally crossing the border to work at an online casino in Preah Sihanouk province. General Department of Immigration representative General Keo Vannthan said the department was helping the Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh to send back the 20 Thai workers. Preah Sihanouk police Chief Major…

Covid ・ 27 October 2021

Khmer Times

20 Thai online casino workers detained for illegal entry

Immigration police have detained 20 Thai workers who crossed border illegally to work at an online casino in Preah Sihanouk province. The Thai nationals were arrested for illegal entry on Friday in Sihanoukville and are awaiting deportation through Phnom Penh. General Department of Immigration spokesman General Keo Vannthan told Khmer…

Covid ・ 24 October 2021

Khmer Times

Illegal gambling site in Phnom Penh shut down by authorities

Police cracked down on one of the numerous online gambling sites in Phnom Penh. An online gambling site located at Champou One 2 Village, Sangkat Choam Chao III, Khan Por Senchey, Phnom Penh was raided by authorities from Sangkat Choam Chao. The raid took place on the afternoon of October 17. According to reports from people living in the area, the…

Gambling Sites ・ 18 October 2021

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Social Issues in Cambodia caused by Gambling

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Sports ・ 12 October 2021

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Cambodian-Chinese Operation Ends with Gambling and Crypto Busts

Chinese authorities continue to work with their overseas counterpart in a bid to clamp down on illegal casinos that target nationals. A police raid in Cambodia's capital last week ended up with a brief shootout and 200 people apprehended. Illegal activities, including gambling, continue to thrive around Cambodia as Chinese and Cambodian law…

Crypto ・ 22 September 2021

Khmer Times

CDC rejects Al Jazeera claims of casinos in SEZ’s

The Council for Development of Cambodia (CDC) has rejected outright, an international news report alleging that "many" casinos operate within Cambodian Special Economic Zones (SEZs). Qatar-based Al Jazeera released an article titled "Cambodia's nightlife scene tests Covid success" raising concerns about human trafficking, underaged sex workers in…

Incidents ・ 09 August 2021

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Online casinos still flourishing in Cambodia as eight men arrested crossing border for work

Authorities have revealed that eight men detained while trying to cross the border from Thailand into Cambodia were on their way to work in an online casino based in Poipet. According to The Khmer Times, the Thai nationals were stopped by Thai Border Guard Forces shortly after 5am on Sunday. When questioned, they said they had been trying to get to…

Incidents ・ 02 August 2021

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History of Gambling in Cambodia

Gambling has been around since people began to settle in groups. Ancient China provides the first definite evidence. Keno slips, a form of lottery currency, were used in China to pay governmental construction around 200 BC. Since then, the gambling forms have evolved tremendously as the entertainment business has exploded. Today gambling is a 500+…

History ・ 31 July 2021

European Gaming

Cambodian Police Shuts Down 7 Illegal Online Gambling Dens

The Cambodian authorities have shut down 7 illegal online gambling dens in Phnom Penh on July 3. The raid did not result in any arrests, however, instead, the operators of the illegal sites were simply issued a warning. Police spokesman San Sok Seiha told that the crackdown came after the district authority instructed owners to stop illegal online…

Law ・ 06 July 2021

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Cambodian police raid seven illegal gambling operations

Cambodian authorities have shut down seven illegal online gambling operations in Phnom Penh. The crackdown didn't result in any arrests, however; instead the operators of the illegal sites were simply issued a warning. The gambling operation used houses to set up establishments where players can top up their accounts and gamble behind closed…

Law ・ 05 July 2021

The Phnom Penh Post

Police shutting down illegal gambling dens

Daun Penh district authorities shut down seven illegal gambling sites on July 3. Daun penh administration The Daun Penh district administration in Phnom Penh warned of legal action against the owners of seven establishments in Wat Phnom, Phsar Thmei I, Phsar Kandal and Srah Chak suspected of running illegal online gambling operations. The action…

Law ・ 04 July 2021

Khmer Times

Authorities crack down on illegal online gambling in Phnom Penh

Local authorities have cracked down on illegal online gambling dens in Phnom Penh's Daun Penh district. The crackdown came as they violated the administrative measures and Health Ministry's measures. Deputy Governor of Daun Penh district, Mok Chankaruna, yesterday led a joint force to crack down on seven illegal online gambling dens. Owners were…

Law ・ 04 July 2021

Programming Insider

11 Things You Can Do To Improve Your Game At Online Gambling

Here are the top 11 tips to help you improve your gameplay at online casino sites. Play for short sessions. It's been shown that people have a higher chance of winning the longer they play. If you are not playing long enough, your winnings will end up being lower than expected, and if you played too long, it can lead to frustration and stop you…

Strategy Guide ・ 02 July 2021

Radio Free Asia

Wanted Chinese Kingpin Owns Casino With Cambodian Senator's Son-in-Law

Political connections in Cambodia have allowed a major Chinese fugitive to elude jail while building a business empire, an investigation by RFA has found. Xu Aimin was sentenced to 10 years in a Chinese prison in 2013 for masterminding an illicit international gambling ring with an estimated turnover of $1.75 billion. Rather than do the time for…

Law ・ 23 June 2021

Gambling News

NagaWorld Casino Reopens Doors on July 8, VIP Tables and Slots Available for Guests

Cambodia's NagaWorld Casino will reopen doors on July 8. The operator has received a certificate, allowing it to resume operations. With that being said, the casino is still going to follow strict health and safety protocols. NagaCorp Ltd has announced that it will be reopening NagaWorld Casino's doors in Cambodia. The VIP tables and slots will be…

Sports ・ 16 February 2021

World Casino News

First-quarter launch expectation for Cambodian casino

Century Entertainment International Holdings Limited has reportedly announced that it intends to launch high-end gaming table operations at a new casino in southwest Cambodia before the end of March. According to a report from Inside Asian Gaming, the Hong Kong-listed firm revealed that the coming facility is set to debut in the Dara Sakor…

Covid ・ 06 February 2021

ABC Money

How to Entertain Yourself Online in 2021

They say that online slots, also known as slots or slot machines, are among the most random casino games out there. But that does not mean that there are no tips, tricks, and recommendations for betting money responsibly and with higher profits (or lower losses). That is to say, and to be clear: there are no safe strategies to win at online slots.…

Strategy Guide ・ 26 January 2021

Virtual Strategy

A Little Anatomy Of Mobile Online Casinos For New Online Gamblers

We could only take a gamble outside in the past, but today it is possible anywhere, anytime. How? By playing in a mobile live casino! Gradually we have rolled from physical land casinos into the world of online casinos. And from the online casino, it went one step further to an online live casino. We have now reached the point where we can gamble…

Blackjack ・ 19 January 2021