Cambodia Cracks Down on Casinos: Authorities Inspect Crown Casino Amidst Cyber Scam Concerns

Authorities in Svay Rieng Province, Cambodia, conducted an on-site inspection of the Crown Casino (CROWN) in Bavet City on July 24, 2026. The inspection was led by Mr. Men Eng, Deputy Governor of Svay Rieng Province, and accompanied by Mr. Sen Supheap, Deputy Secretary-General of the General Secretariat of the Commercial Gambling Management Commission of Cambodia (GSCGMC), among other officials. The mission aimed to ensure that all casinos holding legal licenses are not covertly operating as hubs for cyber scams or other illegal activities, as stipulated in Government Order No. 01 B.B. dated July 14, 2025, concerning the campaign to eradicate cyber scams. The inspection also serves to collect and update information on casinos nationwide, providing a formal basis for reviewing the validity of casino business licenses. Furthermore, the assessment will contribute to evaluating the current state of Cambodia's casino sector and informing the development of the Cambodia Commercial Gambling Sector Development Vision and Strategy for 2030. It also aims to develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for casino management to enhance transparency and efficiency. These inspections and quality assessments of casinos will be carried out continuously across all casino locations within Svay Rieng Province, commencing from July 22 and concluding on August 9, 2026. Source: Kampuchea Thmey Local