By The Weekly Edge desk ·
iGaming Today reported that Cambodia’s Justice Ministry led a review of draft legislation addressing illegal gambling penalties. The review considers stronger legal provisions and coordination with the existing commercial gambling law.
The draft could strengthen penalties and coordination for illegal gambling enforcement.
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