Cambodia

Indonesia Sees Sharp Increase in Nationals Moving to Cambodia for Online Gambling

The Indonesian Foreign Affairs Ministry has reported a dramatic increase in the number of Indonesians moving to Cambodia, with many lured by the lucrative but illicit online gambling industry. The trend has rai...

U.S. Sanctions Cambodian Tycoon & Businesses for Human Rights Abuses Related to Forced Labor of Trafficked Workers in Online Scam Centers

The United States has taken significant action against Cambodian tycoon Ly Yong Phat (Ly). imposing sanctions for his involvement in serious human rights abuses linked to illegal online gambling operations. The...

AG2 Expands Global Footprint with Seven New Licenses and International Offices

Aruze Gaming Global (AG2), a casino equipment manufacturer based in Las Vegas, Nevada, has announced significant strides in its expansion across North America and Asia, having successfully met the stringent req...

World Poker Tour Plans to Bring the Tournament Back to Macau in 2024

The World Poker Tour (WPT), an international gaming and entertainment TV attraction, is looking to include Asian gambling hub Macau in its schedule of poker tournaments for the forthcoming period. The brand’s C...

Singapore Police Seized $1.8 Billion in the Anti-Money Laundering Blitz

The biggest anti-money laundering case in Singapore has resulted in the seizure of assets worth almost S$2.4 billion ($1.76 billion) following the simultaneous raid of 400 police officers in the city that broug...

Cambodian 2021 Gambling Law Brought the Number of Licensed Casinos to 87

Cambodian Commercial Gambling Management Commission (CGMC), the governmental body in charge of regulating the gambling market in the country, has reportedly issued a total of 87 casino licenses since 2021, when...

NagaCorp’s Cambodian Casino Project Completion Pushed from 2025 to 2029

A prominent real-estate developer and casino operator, NagaCorp Ltd, announced the delay in completing the latest Cambodian gaming project. The construction of the Naga 3 facility scheduled to complement the Na...