Cambodia Prepares for Nationwide Casino Inspections
This included a 2027-30 strategic plan and a priority list for the second half of 2026
Cambodia’s gambling regulator is moving towards nationwide casino inspections as it sharpens scrutiny of the commercial gaming sector.
In an official Facebook update on July 20, the Commercial Gambling Management Commission of Cambodia said senior officials had reviewed preparations for the assessments alongside priorities for the second half of 2026 and the outline of its 2027-2030 strategic plan.
The commission did not say when the reviews would start, how many properties would be covered or what standards inspectors would apply.
Rules Tighten, Pressure Rises
The move builds on a broader compliance push. In February, the CGMC issued Instruction No. 003/26, requiring licensed commercial and industrial gaming centres to submit master plans and detailed site layouts to the regulator.
That follows a run of enforcement actions this year, including the April revocation of Shang Hai Resort Co’s licence after authorities said a joint inspection in Svay Rieng uncovered online scam activity.
Oversight Tests Ahead
The regulator’s latest push also comes against a difficult backdrop. Amnesty International said in April that it had found licensed Cambodian casinos linked to compounds where torture, forced labour and trafficking took place, and urged the state to suspend affected licences.
The organisation said: “This research establishes a clear link between Cambodia’s licensed casinos and its scamming compounds.”
It added: “The Cambodian government must immediately suspend the gambling licenses of these casinos and conduct a full, independent and transparent investigation into the violations documented at these sites.”
