The Cambodian government has decided to completely ban gambling advertising. This applies to media, social networks, advertising in search engines, on paper, etc. Yesterday, December 11, the Cambodian government’s ban on gambling advertising on the Internet, as well as on billboards, paper media, stadiums, and in public places came into force.
The country continues to fight gambling addiction, which many citizens suffer from. At one time, many offshore casinos entered the Cambodian market that were not regulated by local authorities.
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Due to the detrimental impact of gambling addiction on society, the authorities banned gambling in Cambodia in 2019. But during this time, no significant progress was made in the fight against offshore casinos. Therefore, the government decided to block gambling advertising completely.
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Along with the ban, a government information campaign will start on December 11. Breaking: Massive casino wins and player stories! Follow real gambling success stories. It is aimed at informing the population about the dangers of gambling and the possible negative consequences of participating in it.
