Instruction Strengthens Regulations on Commercial and Industrial Gaming Centers

March 3, 2026

On February 9, 2026, the Commercial Gaming Management Commission of Cambodia (“CGMC”) issued Instruction No. 003/26 to strengthen compliance with the Law on Commercial Gaming Management, relevant regulations of the Royal Government, and licensing requirements governing commercial and industrial gaming centers. It applies to all owners and operators of licensed commercial and industrial gaming centers in the Kingdom of Cambodia.

The instruction emphasizes that all casino companies must strictly comply with the regulatory and operational requirements set forth in the Law on Commercial Gaming Management. In particular, commercial and industrial gaming centers are required to submit to the General Secretariat of the CGMC:

• A comprehensive master plan of the casino premises; and
• A detailed layout plan showing the precise location of all gaming equipment.

If needed, they must revise their casino premises layout to clearly identify:

• Commercial gaming areas
• Non-gaming business areas
• The functional purpose of each building, floor, and room

The revised layout plan must be resubmitted to the General Secretariat of the CGMC for review and official approval before continued operation.

In addition, commercial and industrial gaming centers must ensure that their premises are not used for any unlawful activities, including but not limited to:

• Technological fraud, cybercrime, or online scams
• Kidnapping, torture, unlawful detention, or coercion
• Human trafficking and all forms of sexual exploitation
• Illegal arms trading, possession, storage, or use of weapons
• Unlawful establishment of armed groups or misuse of private security personnel
• Illegal trafficking, storage, or use of narcotics and psychotropic substances
• Any other criminal activity in violation of applicable laws

Any equipment or facilities used for purposes unrelated to the licensed casino operations must immediately be dismantled and removed.

Any owner or operator found to be in violation of the instruction will be subject to having their license suspended or revoked and to legal action in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.