The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has hosted a delegation from Cambodia's Commercial Gambling Management Commission (CGMC). The visit reinforced international cooperation on gambling regulation and responsible gambling practices through the exchange of regulatory knowledge and experience.
During the visit, the two regulators exchanged insights on a range of regulatory topics, including casino compliance and enforcement, risk-based regulatory approaches, responsible gambling initiatives and Victoria's public lotteries licensing framework. The discussions also explored opportunities for continued collaboration to strengthen regulatory capability and support evidence-based gambling oversight.
The VGCCC said the engagement reflects its commitment to working with international counterparts to promote knowledge sharing, continuous improvement and effective regulation. It thanked the Cambodian delegation for its participation and expressed its intention to continue building the relationship in the future.
Established under Cambodia's Law on the Management of Commercial Gambling, the CGMC is responsible for developing gambling policies, issuing regulations and licences, overseeing commercial gambling operations, collecting regulatory revenue and supervising integrated gaming and entertainment developments.
For the VGCCC, the visit aligns with its broader regulatory priorities since becoming Victoria's independent gambling regulator in July 2022. The commission has consistently stated that minimising gambling-related harm, ensuring gambling is conducted safely and fairly and holding operators accountable beyond their legal obligations are central to its regulatory approach.
The regulator recently reinforced that position through its gambling harm statement, which places harm minimisation at the centre of all regulatory activities. Under the framework, considerations relating to gambling harm are embedded into licensing decisions, approvals and broader compliance assessments.
The VGCCC operates under several pieces of Victorian legislation, including the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission Act 2011, the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 and the Casino Control Act 1991. While it operates independently, the commission reports to the Victorian Parliament through the Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation.
The latest exchange highlights a growing emphasis on international regulatory cooperation as gambling authorities seek to strengthen governance, share best practices and address evolving industry challenges through closer cross-border engagement.
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has operated as Victoria's independent gambling regulator since July 2022
