By The Weekly Edge desk ·
The IMF criticised Cambodia's safeguards against criminal ownership or control of casinos, Inside Asian Gaming reported. It called for urgent reform of the legal framework.
The IMF’s reform call targets deficient safeguards against criminal ownership or control of Cambodian casinos.
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More inspections will require casino operators to demonstrate compliance with their licence conditions.
Cambodia’s nationwide prohibition bars online gambling and betting amid raids targeting technology-based fraud in casinos and related businesses.
The plans would limit casino numbers and tighten licensing requirements for operators in Cambodia.
Casinos across Cambodia face a planned suspension of online betting conducted from their premises from October.
Casino operators seeking Cambodian licence renewals would face proposed assessments of integrity and quality.