Cambodia regulator seeks better gambling tax collection and an online payment system
CGMC proposes IT and payment tools while reviewing an anti‑illegal‑gambling bill
Key Takeaways
- The General Secretariat of the Commercial Gambling Management Commission of Cambodia (CGMC) reported plans to improve collection of gambling tax revenues.
- A meeting on Monday involved CGMC and tax department representatives to discuss an IT system for revenue collection.
- The CGMC emphasised establishing an online payment system to strengthen management of sector revenues.
- On 14 October the CGMC and the legal council of the Ministry of Economy and Finance reviewed a draft "Law on the Suppression of Illegal Gambling" addressing commercial gambling regulation.
The casino regulator in Cambodia is seeking to improve efficiency in collection and management of gambling tax revenues, the General Secretariat of the Commercial Gambling Management Commission of Cambodia (CGMC) said in a Monday update. The discussion included the possibility of establishing an online payment system to strengthen revenue management for the sector.
Online payment system and revenue management
The Monday meeting was organised by the General Secretariat of the Commercial Gambling Management Commission of Cambodia (CGMC) and involved representatives from the regulator itself and tax departments. Participants discussed developing an information technology system to manage collection of gambling tax revenues and the regulator’s own receipts. In its statement, the CGMC said:
"In particular, it focused on establishing an online payment system aimed at strengthening the efficiency of revenue management in the commercial gambling industry."
Legislative review and sector oversight
The Government of Cambodia has signalled an intention to tighten oversight of the gambling sector and to review licensing standards. Authorities have been examining casino operations as part of a national campaign against online scams, investigating gambling establishments suspected of hosting unauthorised activities.
Last week the CGMC’s general secretariat convened a meeting with the legal council of the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Cambodia to review a draft "Law on the Suppression of Illegal Gambling"; that discussion took place on 14 October and addressed provisions on management and regulation of the commercial gambling sector, seeking consistency with the Law on the Management of Commercial Gambling and other applicable regulatory instruments. See updates in [regulation](/regulation) for more context.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which body led the initiative to improve gambling tax collection in Cambodia?
The initiative was led by the General Secretariat of the Commercial Gambling Management Commission of Cambodia (CGMC), which organised the Monday meeting with tax representatives to discuss the matter.
What measures were proposed at the meeting regarding revenue management?
Participants proposed developing an information technology system and establishing an online payment system to manage collection of gambling tax revenues and the regulator’s receipts, according to the CGMC statement.
Have there been recent legislative steps related to gambling in Cambodia?
Yes; on 14 October the CGMC’s general secretariat met with the legal council of the Ministry of Economy and Finance to review a draft "Law on the Suppression of Illegal Gambling," focusing on management and regulation of the commercial gambling sector.
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