Cambodia Gambling

Cambodian official suspended over slots

International news brief: The director of the Phnom Penh tourism authority was suspended for illegally licensing slot machine parlors. read more

Cambodia imposes slot machine ban

International news brief: The government has banned slots at entertainment clubs but will allow them in many of the country's hotels. read more

Another casino proposed for Cambodia

International News Brief: Thaksin Shinawatra is interested in developing another casino and entertainment complex in the Cambodian province of Koh Kong, Cambodian Defence Minister Teah Banh said yesterday. read more

Cambodian Police: No casualties in Naga Casino fire in Phnom Penh

International News Brief: There were no casualties in the fire which burned part of the Naga Casino here on Saturday, Cambodian police said. read more

Cambodia gambling taxes exceed expectations

International News Brief: The Cambodian Ministry of Finance and Economy in 2006 collected about $17 million in tax revenues from the gambling industry. read more

Greek Mythology Entertainment Scraps Cambodia Plan

Greek Mythology Entertainment Group, a Macau casino operator 20 percent owned by Hong Kong-listed A-Max Holdings Ltd., scrapped a $50 million plan to build a casino in Cambodia. read more

NagaCorp IPO Planned for Hong Kong Exchange

International News Brief: NagaCorp, a Cambodian casino operator owned by Malaysian tycoon Chen Lip Keong, is planning to float its shares on Hong Kong's stock exchange after its listing plan was rejected by Singapore two years ago, sources said. read more

Genting Bets on Cambodian Casino

International News Brief: Ho Wah Genting Bhd expects its Cambodian casino operations to turn around and become the group's main earnings driver this year. read more

Thais Visit Cambodian Casinos for New Years

International News Brief: For some Thais, the New Year holidays are an excuse to nip across the Cambodian border for a spot of one of the oldest vices: gambling. read more

Thai Protest To Cambodia Over Gambling Case

International News Brief: Thailand has protested to Cambodia that court proceedings were launched against six Thai gamblers charged with stealing 90 million baht from a Poipet casino without giving prior notice to the embassy in Phnom Penh. read more