Despite warnings from auditors, the directors of Century Entertainment ‘have maintained and insisted their optimistic view towards the commercial viable concern of the Group’.

Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sar Sokha has said that Cambodians were defrauded of nearly $40 million in the first half of the year.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has prohibited the establishment of new casinos in the Kep and Kampot provinces, with the exception of Bokor Mountain, where existing operations will continue.

Despite gambling being illegal for Cambodians, online betting sites are flourishing in the country, with users able to easily register and deposit money through these platforms, which offer a variety of sports and casino games.

Indonesia is now mandating that network access point (NAP) service providers cut access to the internet lines that are based in the Philippines and Cambodia and are allegedly being used for online gambling within the nation.

The gaming market in Cambodia is undergoing significant changes, with aims to improve the operating environment, transparency and market conditions, but Thailand is becoming increasingly worrisome, notes expert Daniel Li.

Cambodia’s gaming story is not over by a long shot, with gaming expert Daniel Li pointing out how the country is trying to improve its oversight and legislation, rather than eviscerate the industry.

China is actively encouraging investment in and the development of Cambodia, notes an expert, pointing out that increased flights between the nations and the build–out of airports will further strengthen tourism and business. The nation's gaming industry could, however, be facing heavy competition in the near future, as Thailand aims to steal the regional gaming crown.

Tourism is a “major focus” of Cambodia under the new leadership of the country’s Prime Minister Hun Manet, as the Southeast Asian country has “set up many initiatives to attract Chinese, not just Chinese tourism, but in general, all tourism to Cambodia,” notes gaming expert Daniel Li in an interview with AGB.

The accelerating move by the Thai government to legalize casinos is forcing the Cambodian gaming industry to 'redefine' its strategy, says gaming expert Daniel Li.