The Cambodian Commercial Gambling Management Committee issued a revocation order that instantly shut down the Donghu Casino in Sihanoukville. This was no small matter, as just the night before the official announcement, a "massive overnight evacuation" took place in the park, with several buses hurriedly transporting people away, creating an exceptionally tense atmosphere. This incident is widely seen as a clear signal that the Cambodian authorities are intensifying their crackdown on the gambling industry.
License Revocation and the "Whispers" of Overnight Evacuation
On December 2, the Cambodian Commercial Gambling Management Committee officially announced that the "Donghu Casino" located in the 4th District of Sihanoukville was immediately revoked of its business license due to severe regulatory violations, with all operations forcibly halted. Adding to the drama, unusual activities were already happening inside the park the night before the official news was released. According to insiders, the atmosphere in the park was tense, with a large number of office staff being urgently evacuated, and several buses entering late at night to transport people away, creating a chaotic scene. Many eyewitnesses described the scene as a "sudden large-scale evacuation," which inevitably led to speculation that the park might have received advance notice of the crackdown.
Regulatory Signals and Subsequent Impacts
This penalty on Donghu Casino is not an isolated incident. It is understood that local authorities are currently conducting special inspections targeting casinos and parks. This license revocation is considered a benchmark punishment in this round of crackdowns. Currently, the casino's responsible persons are unreachable, and the park has not publicly responded to the evacuation situation. Local police have stated that they will cooperate in investigating the specific illegal details of the casino and will also check other enterprises and personnel within the park.
The incident has caused considerable concern among the Chinese community living in Westport. It is generally expected that in the coming period, Westport and other gambling parks in Cambodia may face more intense and frequent regulatory scrutiny and rectification actions, with increasing compliance pressure on the industry.
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