Cambodian gambling town approaches ghost town status
Sihanoukville rose quickly as a hub for retail and online gambling, but COVID-19 and a strict political climate are causing changes.
Cambodia casinos seek permission to reopen but health inspections lag
Some 21 casinos in Cambodia's Sihanoukville area have requested permission to reopen but government health inspectors are slow in making the rounds.
Cambodia casino staff fear future after COVID-19 shutdown
Cambodia's casinos have been temporarily ordered to close to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus but staff fear for future if shutdown persists.
Donaco’s Star Vegas casino suffering from viral slowdown
Donaco International says the ongoing closure of Thailand's border with Cambodia means it's shutting 'most' of the hotel at its Star Vegas casino in Poipet.
Cambodia’s online gambling ban slows Sihanoukville economy
Cambodia’s online gambling ban is having economic ripple effects that go well beyond local casino operators.
Cambodia casinos warned to halt online gambling by Dec. 31
Cambodian authorities will begin inspections of all casinos starting December 31 to ensure compliance with directive banning online gambling.
China busts major Cambodia-based online gambling ring
Chinese authorities hail the bust of a major Cambodia-based online gambling operation, pledge non-gaming funding to boost Sihanoukville economy.
Goddess of Liberty Casino opens in Sihanoukville to government fanfare
The new casino has government ministers excited about the continued investment the region is seeing.
Jin Ding casino looks to move operations to new location
After being shut down in May, the Chinese casino hopes a new location might clear up some problems.
Cambodia braces for 2020 budget hit after online gambling ban
Cambodia's government warns that its plan to halt all online gambling activity by the end of 2019 will result in a significant tax hit to its 2020 budget.
