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A new report from Amnesty International claims that the Cambodian government recently licensed “a dozen casinos” allegedly tied to online scam operations, raising serious questions about Phnom Penh’s commitment to combating cybercrime. Despite recent, highly publicized statements by Cambodian authorities asserting that they are cracking down on criminal online scam compounds, the human rights organization contends otherwise. Amnesty International asserts that “a dozen casinos

Russia is reportedly preparing to legalise online casinos as early as April, with officials indicating that a regulated market could be introduced within a matter of weeks. Sources within the Ministry of Finance suggest that plans are being actively developed to formalise the sector, as the government seeks to ease mounting fiscal strain while reclaiming gambling revenue currently lost to offshore operators. Under the proposed regulatory structure, online casino operator

A senior advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly urged the Kremlin to consider legalizing online casino gambling as a way to generate much-needed state revenue. According to Kommersant, a leading Russian newspaper covering politics and business, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov has proposed that Putin authorize iGaming as part of broader efforts to strengthen government finances. The recommendation comes as Russia’s economy faces mounting strain from prolong