On 5 August 2025, the General Secretariat of the Commercial Gambling Management Commission of Cambodia (“CGMC“) issued Notification No.009/25 on Lawful Casino Operation in the Kingdom of Cambodia (“Notification“). This Notification aims to remind the public and to ensure that all casino gaming activities are conducted in strict compliance with the Law on the Management of Commercial Gambling (“Gaming Law“).
Pursuant to Article 35 and Article 74 of the Gaming Law, in order to operate casino gaming lawfully in the Kingdom of Cambodia, operators shall fulfil the following conditions:
- Hold a valid operation licence from CGMC and operate the casino business solely at locations specified on the licence;
- Have proper registration certificates for the game type, game rules, equipment and/or casino gaming software;
- Operate and comply with the game rules approved by CGMC;
- Ensure that games are operated by a licensed Special Employee; and
- Ensure that gaming equipment and/or software is registered and recognised by CGMC.
For the full Update, please click here.
Disclaimer
Rajah & Tann Asia is a network of member firms with local legal practices in Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Our Asian network also includes our regional office in China as well as regional desks focused on Brunei, Japan and South Asia. Member firms are independently constituted and regulated in accordance with relevant local requirements.
The contents of this publication are owned by Rajah & Tann Asia together with each of its member firms and are subject to all relevant protection (including but not limited to copyright protection) under the laws of each of the countries where the member firm operates and, through international treaties, other countries. No part of this publication may be reproduced, licensed, sold, published, transmitted, modified, adapted, publicly displayed, broadcast (including storage in any medium by electronic means whether or not transiently for any purpose save as permitted herein) without the prior written permission of Rajah & Tann Asia or its respective member firms.
Please note also that whilst the information in this publication is correct to the best of our knowledge and belief at the time of writing, it is only intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter and should not be treated as legal advice or a substitute for specific professional advice for any particular course of action as such information may not suit your specific business and operational requirements. You should seek legal advice for your specific situation. In addition, the information in this publication does not create any relationship, whether legally binding or otherwise. Rajah & Tann Asia and its member firms do not accept, and fully disclaim, responsibility for any loss or damage which may result from accessing or relying on the information in this publication.
