• Subscribe
  • Magazines
  • About
  • Contact
  • Advertise
Wednesday 25 June 2025
  • zh-hant 中文
  • ja 日本語
  • en English
IAG
Advertisement
  • Newsfeed
  • Mag Articles
  • Video
  • Opinion
  • Tags
  • Regional
    • Africa
    • Australia
    • Cambodia
    • China
    • CNMI
    • Europe
    • Hong Kong
    • India
    • Japan
    • Laos
    • Latin America
    • Malaysia
    • Macau
    • Nepal
    • New Zealand
    • North America
    • North Korea
    • Philippines
    • Russia
    • Singapore
    • South Korea
    • Sri Lanka
    • Thailand
    • UAE
    • Vietnam
  • Events
  • Contributors
  • SUBSCRIBE FREE
No Result
View All Result
IAG
  • Newsfeed
  • Mag Articles
  • Video
  • Opinion
  • Tags
  • Regional
    • Africa
    • Australia
    • Cambodia
    • China
    • CNMI
    • Europe
    • Hong Kong
    • India
    • Japan
    • Laos
    • Latin America
    • Malaysia
    • Macau
    • Nepal
    • New Zealand
    • North America
    • North Korea
    • Philippines
    • Russia
    • Singapore
    • South Korea
    • Sri Lanka
    • Thailand
    • UAE
    • Vietnam
  • Events
  • Contributors
  • SUBSCRIBE FREE
No Result
View All Result
IAG
No Result
View All Result

Cambodia – Slot machines to be limited to hotels

Newsdesk by Newsdesk
Thu 11 Dec 2008 at 16:00
Novomatic completes its first linked progressive jackpot installations in Cambodia
Print Friendly, PDF & Email

The government has ordered all slot machines at entertainment clubs to be removed, but will allow them to remain in many of the Kingdom’s hotels, saying the change will improve security and public order.

According to a directive signed by Prime Minister Hun Sen on December 2, “the government has agreed in principle to open entertainment clubs equipped with slot machines at hotels in cities and some provinces”.

To control abuse, the government will require companies running slot machines to get licences from the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and only hotels that have certifications from the Ministry of Tourism will be allowed to house the machines, the new law stipulates.

If a company refuses to move their machines into hotels within six months, the ministries of the Interior and Economy will withdraw their licenses.

The prime minister’s directive clearly reiterated that Cambodians are not allowed to go to an area designated for slot machines, adding that if this law is broken, the offending company’s license will be immediately withdrawn.

Chea Peng Chheang, secretary of state at the Finance  Ministry, said Wednesday that the government believes that many of the companies currently licensed to run slot machines do not follow this law.

Each company receives a book called Cashier de Charge, which clarifies the terms and conditions that a slot machine owner needs to meet.

Chea Penh Chheang said “the book mentions that Cambodians are prohibited to play”, but that many clubs still allow locals to do so.
“They violate that condition in the book,” he said.

“After the prime minister’s signature, we must implement the directive effectively.”

Sam Rainsy Party lawmaker Son Chhay said that the government directive should be welcomed by Cambodians.

“If slot machines are controlled well, there will be more money flowing to the nation,” he said.

He worried, however, that the law would not be executed well.

“In hotels, it is even harder to control. Cambodian young people will still go to play at hotels,” Son Chhay told the Post.

“When they lose, they will cheat their parents of money to continue gambling,” he said.

Written by Chhay Channyda

RelatedPosts

Foreign tourists among those banned by Thailand from travelling to Cambodia to gamble

Foreign tourists among those banned by Thailand from travelling to Cambodia to gamble

Tue 24 Jun 2025 at 06:02
Donaco pays down US$8.5 million in debt as part of loan refinancing deal

Independent expert gives green light to shareholder plan to acquire Southeast Asian casino operator Donaco

Sun 22 Jun 2025 at 17:37
Thailand bans citizens from crossing Cambodian border to work in Poipet casinos

Thailand bans citizens from crossing Cambodian border to work in Poipet casinos

Wed 18 Jun 2025 at 05:31
Deconstructing  Donaco

Cambodia’s Star Vegas reports 62% fall in casino headcount after Thailand imposes border restrictions

Mon 16 Jun 2025 at 15:38
Load More
Tags: Cambodia
Share3Share
Newsdesk

Newsdesk

The IAG Newsdesk team comprises some of the most experienced journalists in the Asian gaming industry. Offering a broad range of expertise, their decades of combined know-how spans multiple countries across a variety of topics.

Current Issue

Editorial – Foreigner-only casinos: Seize the day

Editorial – Foreigner-only casinos: Seize the day

by Ben Blaschke
Thu 29 May 2025 at 13:38

I was recently asked by someone working at a foreigner-only casino for my thoughts on the outlook for the Asian...

On the brink

On the brink

by Pierce Chan
Thu 29 May 2025 at 13:27

The transition period for Macau’s 11 satellite casinos is set to expire at the end of this year, after which...

A moral defense of gambling

A moral defense of gambling

by Andrew Russell
Wed 28 May 2025 at 18:19

Economist Andrew Russell explores the differences between community benefit and in-principle arguments for the existence of a legal gambling industry...

Face to face

Face to face

by Ben Blaschke
Wed 28 May 2025 at 18:08

Konami caught the eye at the recent G2E Asia show in Macau with its SYNK Vision Tables, which utilize facial...

Evolution Asia
Aristocrat
GLI
SABA
Mindslot
Solaire
Hann
Tecnet
NWR
Jumbo
568Win

Related Posts

Mixed messages as Thailand promises to push through casino bill before postponing first parliamentary reading on “lack of public understanding”

Mixed messages as Thailand promises to push through casino bill before postponing first parliamentary reading on “lack of public understanding”

by Ben Blaschke
Wed 25 Jun 2025 at 20:02

The Thai government said Wednesday it would postpone the first parliamentary reading of its Entertainment Complex Bill – just hours after promising to push ahead despite holding the slimmest of majorities following the departure this week of the Bhumjaithai Party...

Buyer of Macau’s THE 13 Hotel plans extensive renovations, addition of world-renowned restaurants

Buyer of Macau’s THE 13 Hotel plans extensive renovations, addition of world-renowned restaurants

by Pierce Chan
Wed 25 Jun 2025 at 18:49

The buyer of Macau’s long embattled THE 13 Hotel has promised to undertake extensive renovations, including the addition of world-renowned restaurants, according to details provided by real estate agent JLL. It also revealed that the purchase price was HK$600 million...

Macau sports betting concessionaire Macau SLOT sees profit grow 32% to US$15.7 million in 2021

Macau sports betting operator Macau SLOT reports US$16 million profit in 2024, new one-year concession granted

by Pierce Chan
Wed 25 Jun 2025 at 14:07

Macau SLOT – Macau’s only sports betting concessionaire – reported a profit of MOP$130 million (US$16.1 million) in 2024, representing a slight 5.5% increase compared to 2023. The company also revealed it has been granted a one-year extension to its...

The Star Sydney’s casino license in limbo as final report from second inquiry handed to regulator

Star Entertainment Group shareholders give approval to AU$300 million Bally’s rescue package

by Ben Blaschke
Wed 25 Jun 2025 at 13:50

Star Entertainment Group shareholders have overwhelmingly voted in favor of an AU$300 million (US$195 million) rescue proposal by US casino operator Bally’s Corp and local investor Investment Holdings. At a General Meeting held on Wednesday morning, 99.36% of eligible shareholders...



IAG

© 2005-2024
Inside Asian Gaming.
All rights reserved.

  • SUBSCRIBE FREE
  • NEWSFEED
  • MAG ARTICLES
  • VIDEO
  • OPINION
  • TAGS
  • REGIONAL
  • EVENTS
  • CONSULTING
  • CONTRIBUTORS
  • MAGAZINES
  • ABOUT
  • CONTACT
  • ADVERTISE

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • Subscribe
  • Newsfeed
  • Mag Articles
  • Video
  • Opinion
  • Tags
  • Regional
  • Events
  • Contributors
  • Magazines
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • About
  • Home for G2E Asia

© 2005-2024
Inside Asian Gaming.
All rights reserved.

  • English