Cambodia’s General Secretariat of the Commercial Gambling Management Commission (CGMC) conducted on-site inspections at two previously sealed casino locations in Koh Kong province on Friday, May 15th, to verify compliance with government enforcement measures, according to the Khmer Times.
Koh Kong is a coastal province in southwestern Cambodia, bordering Thailand and facing the Gulf of Thailand. The province has historically been a hub for casino operations catering largely to foreign visitors, given its proximity to the Thai border.
Yeth Vinel, Secretary General of the CGMC, led the working group to Koh Kong International and Long Bay Entertainment — both part of a broader crackdown that has resulted in the sealing of multiple casino venues across the country. The inspections aimed to confirm the disconnection of water, electricity, and internet services at the premises, as well as the installation of security cameras at the locations.
Earlier the same day, Vinel co-chaired a meeting with Koh Kong Province Governor ChhiVa, where officials discussed joint inspections and assessments of the sealed casino premises.
The meeting also addressed the preparation of agreements with casino owners to ensure that the venues, either wholly or partially, would not be made available for online scam activities or any other criminal offenses.
According to the CGMC, the inspections reflect Cambodia’s broader efforts to strengthen governance and transparency in the commercial gambling sector while maintaining investor confidence and supporting a secure business environment.
