Cambodia to suspend online gambling at all casinos from October
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β’Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:11:35 +0000
π° What Happened
Cambodia will stop online gambling at all of its casinos from October 2026. Interior Minister Sar Sokha said the move aims to fight technology scams and dirty money.
He said live-streamed gambling made it hard to trace where money came from.
Casinos that break the rule could lose their licences. The ban covers online betting, not all casino business.
π The Backstory
Cambodia has spent a year cracking down on scam centres. Since July 2025 it has rescued more than 22,000 foreigners from 38 countries.
Police raided 624 sites and broke up 86 scam compounds. The government also revoked licences at 18 casinos.
Analysts call the ban a good step but say it must be enforced well. They warn casino workers and nearby businesses could lose income.
π― Why It Matters
The ban targets scams that trap workers and steal money worldwide. It also risks jobs in towns that depend on casinos.
Cambodia will stop online gambling at all of its casinos from October 2026. Interior Minister Sar Sokha said the move aims to fight technology scams and dirty money.
He said live-streamed gambling made it hard to trace where money came from.
Casinos that break the rule could lose their licences. The ban covers online betting, not all casino business.
Cambodia has spent a year cracking down on scam centres. Since July 2025 it has rescued more than 22,000 foreigners from 38 countries.
Police raided 624 sites and broke up 86 scam compounds. The government also revoked licences at 18 casinos.
Analysts call the ban a good step but say it must be enforced well. They warn casino workers and nearby businesses could lose income.
The ban targets scams that trap workers and steal money worldwide. It also risks jobs in towns that depend on casinos.