Cambodia Casino Regulatory Compliance Drives 14% Revenue Rise
Cambodia collected roughly US$72.4 million in mandatory levies from its licensed casino sector in 2025, marking about a 14% rise from the previous year, industry figures show.
Key Takeaways:
- Cambodia collected approximately US$72.4 million from its licensed casinos in 2025, up 14% year-over-year.
- Regulatory enforcement and new tax policies are driving compliance and revenue growth.
- Geopolitical tensions and cross-border gambling crackdowns pose risks to the sector’s recovery.
According to the Khmer Times, the Commercial Gambling Management Commission of Cambodia reported total mandatory revenue of nearly KHR290.74 billion for the year, with 195 casinos operating nationwide.
The commission attributed growth to tighter oversight and stronger compliance efforts that have also driven a sharp increase in first-half collections.
Casino regulatory compliance underpins sector revenue growth
The CGMC has reinforced enforcement, warning operators that breaches of the Law on Commercial Gambling Management may prompt administrative action including warnings, fines or license suspension or revocation, said the commission’s technical adviser, Chhoeng Chantha.
The regulator also confirmed that all commercial gaming firms must pay a 10% VAT on gross gaming revenue in addition to existing levies on mass-market and VIP play.
At the same time, flagship operator NagaCorp reported a strong H1 2025 performance, with profit and GGR gains that underline the sector’s recovery, per GGR Asia.
Despite policy moves to ease travel for some markets, including a visa-free entry for Chinese travelers, Beijing’s continued campaign against cross-border gambling and heightened regulatory scrutiny across the region remain significant risks for Cambodia’s gaming-dependent revenues.
