16 OctRegulation
Cambodia strengthens casino inspections from October 2026
More inspections will require casino operators to demonstrate compliance with their licence conditions.
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Compliance developments
- Cambodia plans nationwide casino inspections to enforce online gambling ban
- Cambodia plans licensed casino scrutiny in next cybercrime crackdown phase
- Cambodian authorities revoke 18 casino licences and suspend nine more
- Cambodia's anti-scam agency reports 18 casino closures and nine suspensions
- The report said Cambodia plans suspension of casino-linked online gambling from October
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Timeline
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October 2026
8 OctEnforcement & compliance
Cambodia plans nationwide casino inspections to enforce online gambling ban
Cambodian casino operators face nationwide inspections assessing licence compliance following the order to stop casino-based online betting.
5 OctDeals & M&A
NagaCorp forecasts 21.5% gaming revenue decline at NagaWorld
NagaCorp’s forecast revenue declines and share price fall highlight weakening gaming income for investors.
5 OctRegulation
Cambodia bans online gambling and betting nationwide
Cambodia’s nationwide prohibition bars online gambling and betting amid raids targeting technology-based fraud in casinos and related businesses.
5 OctDeals & M&A
NagaCorp reports GGR down 21.5% to US$418m in Cambodia
The revenue decline gives investors a measure of NagaCorp's weaker gaming performance in Cambodia.
September 2026
30 SepRegulation
IMF urges Cambodia to reform casino ownership safeguards
The IMF’s reform call targets deficient safeguards against criminal ownership or control of Cambodian casinos.
25 SepEnforcement & compliance
Cambodia plans licensed casino scrutiny in next cybercrime crackdown phase
Licensed casino operators face planned scrutiny for possible laundering of scam proceeds in Cambodia’s next cybercrime crackdown phase.
17 SepRegulation
Cambodian prime minister proposes casino reductions and tighter licensing
The plans would limit casino numbers and tighten licensing requirements for operators in Cambodia.
10 SepEnforcement & compliance
Cambodian authorities revoke 18 casino licences and suspend nine more
Authorities revoked 18 casino licences to curb online scam operations and suspended nine more while investigations continue.
9 SepEnforcement & compliance
Cambodia's anti-scam agency reports 18 casino closures and nine suspensions
Cambodia’s anti-scam agency reported closing 18 casinos over online links, with nine further suspensions and licences annulled.
8 SepRegulation
Cambodia announces suspension of casino-linked online gambling from October
Casino operators must suspend their online gambling operations from October while the government develops a management system and safeguards.
8 SepEnforcement & compliance
The report said Cambodia plans suspension of casino-linked online gambling from October
The reported suspension would require land-based casinos across Cambodia to halt their online gambling operations from October.
7 SepRegulation
Cambodia plans suspension of casino-based online betting from October
Casinos across Cambodia face a planned suspension of online betting conducted from their premises from October.
7 SepRegulation
Cambodian gaming regulator prepares casino licence renewal assessment framework
Casino operators seeking Cambodian licence renewals would face proposed assessments of integrity and quality.
7 SepRegulation
Cambodia moves to formalise casino licence renewal requirements
Cambodian casino operators face steps to formalise licence renewal requirements alongside continuing action against scams.
7 SepRegulation
Cambodia’s CGMC prepares evaluation framework for casino licence renewals
The framework would guide integrity and quality assessments for casino operators seeking licence renewals in Cambodia.
7 SepRegulation
Cambodia drafts minimum suitability standards for casino licence renewals
Casino operators seeking licence renewals would face minimum suitability requirements under Cambodia’s proposed integrity and quality framework.
August 2026
25 AugDeals & M&A
NagaCorp reports first-half net profit of US$144.0m, down 3.2%
The profit decline shows that mass-market growth did not offset VIP weakness for NagaCorp.
20 AugRegulation
Cambodia records 25.8% fall in first-half casino and gambling duties to US$28m
The decline reduced Cambodia's fiscal receipts from casino and gambling duties in the first half.
20 AugEnforcement & compliance
Cambodian authorities revoke 20 casino licences amid nationwide scam investigations
Operators face licence revocations and holds following sector-wide investigations, although individual grounds remain unspecified.
19 AugEnforcement & compliance
Cambodia says it revokes 20 casino licences and suspends 29
Cambodian authorities' reported licence withdrawals and suspensions affect casino operators targeted in the nationwide action against scam centres.
12 AugRegulation
Cambodia considers stronger penalties and casino inspections
The draft could change sanctions and inspection arrangements for unauthorised gambling activity.
12 AugRegulation
Cambodia reviews stronger illegal gambling penalties
The draft could strengthen penalties and coordination for illegal gambling enforcement.
July 2026
28 JulEnforcement & compliance
Cambodian authorities close 72 casinos after inspections
The closures reduce the number of operating venues affected by the inspections.
28 JulEnforcement & compliance
Cambodian inspections link 72 casinos to alleged online fraud
The reports connect casino closures to an official fraud inspection programme.
27 JulEnforcement & compliance
Cambodia inspection identifies online fraud at 72 licensed casinos
The findings identify online fraud within Cambodia’s licensed casino sector.
27 JulEnforcement & compliance
Cambodia closes at least 72 casinos in scam investigation campaign
The campaign has resulted in closures across Cambodia’s licensed casino sector.
23 JulEnforcement & compliance
Cambodian regulator revokes Casino Kchom licence over alleged scams
The revocation removes Casino Kchom’s gambling authorisation.
22 JulRegulation
CGMC prepares nationwide casino compliance evaluations
The planned evaluations will assess casinos’ compliance with regulatory standards.
17 JulRegulation
Cambodian regulator discusses oversight with Victoria counterpart
The exchange gives Cambodian officials access to Victoria’s regulatory experience.
16 JulEnforcement & compliance
A report links leased Cambodian casino buildings to alleged trafficking
The report identifies alleged criminal use of leased buildings while distinguishing the group from direct involvement.
Recent developments
Enforcement & compliance
- Cambodia plans nationwide casino inspections to enforce online gambling ban
Cambodian casino operators face nationwide inspections assessing licence compliance following the order to stop casino-based online betting.
- Cambodia plans licensed casino scrutiny in next cybercrime crackdown phase
Licensed casino operators face planned scrutiny for possible laundering of scam proceeds in Cambodia’s next cybercrime crackdown phase.
- Cambodian authorities revoke 18 casino licences and suspend nine more
Authorities revoked 18 casino licences to curb online scam operations and suspended nine more while investigations continue.
Deals
- NagaCorp forecasts 21.5% gaming revenue decline at NagaWorld
NagaCorp’s forecast revenue declines and share price fall highlight weakening gaming income for investors.
- NagaCorp reports GGR down 21.5% to US$418m in Cambodia
The revenue decline gives investors a measure of NagaCorp's weaker gaming performance in Cambodia.
- NagaCorp reports first-half net profit of US$144.0m, down 3.2%
The profit decline shows that mass-market growth did not offset VIP weakness for NagaCorp.
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