#Casino Policy

Illegal Gambling News · 11/04/26

Operated like a corporation by recruiting experts from major firms; 61.9 billion won in criminal proceeds frozen.

Casino Issues · 11/03/26

Drop amount of 327.4 billion KRW and 66,000 visitors… A dramatic turnaround from September's slump. Shifts in the foreign-only casino market landscape raise questions about the sustainability of this record-breaking streak.

Casino Issues · 11/02/26

From a 'Casino Military Academy' to overseas expeditions… A major shift in Korean casino culture. Leaping into the global market with Macau, Singapore, and the Philippines… The new challenge of the 2030 Osaka IR.

Casino Issues · 11/02/26

New features added including 'Praise for Kangwon Land,' 'Casino Arcade,' and 'Jackpot Alerts'; expanded information and communication functions. Server performance improved by over 2x and a donation-based system introduced to foster a healthy casino culture.

Illegal Gambling News · 11/02/26

2,319 arrested and 154 detained in the first half of the year; 107.2 billion KRW in criminal proceeds recovered or preserved. Major organizations with 23 trillion KRW in stakes dismantled, overseas kingpins apprehended; targeting the illegal gambling ecosystem.

Overseas Casino · 10/31/26

52.1% of Kangwon Land customers express intent to visit; potential for at least 500,000 annual Korean visitors. Featuring 470 gaming tables and 6,400 machines, the 2030 opening will test the competitiveness of the Korean casino industry.

Illegal Gambling News · 10/30/26

Investigation ongoing for months following the apprehension of key figures in May; rumors of questioning involving Gohan and Sabuk residents. Potential investigation into recruitment networks including distributors and brokers; illegal online gambling activity in the area appears to be shrinking.

Kangwon Land · 10/30/26

Out of 1,360 machines, only 350-400 are popular models; 2,000 KRW betting limit remains a hurdle. Discussions underway for a 'Total Time System' for casino access, with a 300-hour monthly limit being the leading proposal.

Kangwon Land · 10/29/26

Facing hurdles including revenue caps, operational regulations, regional conflicts, customer dissatisfaction, and investment burdens. CEO Kim Do-kyun faces a test of regulatory innovation, management reform, and restoring customer trust.

Casino Issues · 10/29/26

Global poker players gather in Jeju; Incheon casino resorts also attract international competitions.

Overseas Casino · 10/28/26

Light & Wonder's 'RapidPlay' installed for the first time globally; innovation brings new challenges in preventing gambling addiction and money laundering.

Casino Issues · 10/27/26

Congestion and seat competition under the guise of preventing over-immersion; the paradox of a 4-hour closure. Conflicting interests between customers and the local community regarding 24-hour operations; the solution lies in responsible gaming and regulatory innovation.