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Cambodia closes 91 casinos accused of links to scam operations

Enforcement & compliance

Cambodian authorities have shut 91 casinos accused of serving as fronts for scam activity during a nationwide enforcement campaign. The government said authorities had raided more than 250 suspected scam hubs over nine months; Amnesty International has separately alleged that scam compounds overlapped with licensed casino sites.

The closures and allegations raise enforcement and human-rights concerns for casino operators and regulators in Cambodia.

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ASA bans Casumo ad over gambling responsibility rules

The UK Advertising Standards Authority banned a Casumo digital advert after finding that it breached social responsibility rules. The advert encouraged consumers to increase their participation in gambling, the ASA said.

The ASA banned a Casumo ad that encouraged “socially irresponsible” behaviour. The advertising watchdog’s AI monitoring system detected the advert.

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