Phnom Penh Post - Gamblers snitched on by family members
Perhaps calling the police was just step one of a gambling intervention in Pailin province’s O’Tavao commune, as the ones who dropped the dime were relatives of those dealing the cards and laying down cash.
Kinfolk made the call that betting was going on nearly every day after work, so cops came and made the bust, nabbing the punters and confiscating cards.
All 14 were hauled to headquarters for a reminder about the Kingdom’s policy on amateur casinos.
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