Tabcorp cleared as Australian Federal Police close investigation into Cambodia sports betting bribery claims
The Australian Federal Police revealed on Tuesday that it has closed a three-year investigation into allegations of fraud against Australian gaming giant Tabcorp relating to a Cambodian sports betting opportunity. It was alleged by an Australian media outlet in 2016...
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Sihanoukville authorities threaten legal action against 10 building owners over demolition orders
Authorities in Sihanoukville have threatened legal action against the owners of 10 recently constructed buildings, a number of which house casinos, unless they follow recent orders to demolish them. According to the Phnom Penh Post, Preah Sihanouk Provincial Governor Kuoch...
Constance Hsu appointed Group COO of Sihanoukville’s Jin Bei Group
Former Melco Resorts executive Constance Hsu has been appointed Group Chief Operating Officer of Cambodian-based casino operator Jin Bei Group. Incorporated in Phnom Penh, Jin Bei Group operates Jin Bei Casino & Hotel – one of Sihanoukville’s largest integrated resort...
10,000 Chinese citizens flee Sihanoukville in days after Cambodian online gaming directive: report
An estimated 10,000 Chinese citizens have fled the Cambodian city of Sihanoukville in the space of a few days following a recently announced crackdown on online gambling operations, according to reports. Citing various sources, the South China Morning Post stated on...
China gives Philippines iGaming reprieve but POGOs not safe yet
Philippines Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has confirmed that President Rodrigo Duterte discussed the nation’s growing online gaming industry with Chinese leader Xi Jinping last Friday, but says no specific request for a complete ban on the industry was made....
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Cambodia deports 150 Chinese nationals for gambling-related crimes in Sihanoukville, Bavet
More than 150 Chinese nationals were deported from Cambodia last week due to a range of alleged gambling-related crimes in Sihanoukville and Bavet, including kidnapping and online fraud. According to separate media reports in both countries, the suspects were expelled...
Donaco ready to reset after horror year sees losses widen in FY19 on Cambodia impairment charge
Southeast Asian casino operator Donaco International Ltd says it is well positioned to leave the turmoil of the past 12 months behind and start to rebuild after completing a sweeping overhaul of the board earlier this month. The full impact...
NagaCorp welcomes Cambodia directive to halt online gambling
The operator of Cambodia’s largest casino, NagaCorp, has welcomed a Prime Ministerial directive that will see the country no longer issue online gaming licenses. Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen issued the shock directive last week, revealing that the government...
