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DigiPlus to Enter South Africa as Part of Global Expansion

July 25, 2025

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DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is preparing to break into South Africa’s booming online gambling industry, signaling the company’s next step in a wider global expansion plan. The Philippines-based gaming firm, know...

Six Korean Payment Firms Face Action Over Gambling Crimes

Vanja Mitic

July 25, 2025

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South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has launched enforcement proceedings against six domestic payment gateway (PG) companies following the discovery of their involvement in illegal gambling, drug-...

New Push for Action on Overseas Gambling by Korean Nationals

Kim M

June 16, 2025

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A growing concern has emerged in South Korea over the increasing number of nationals engaging in gambling abroad. Experts from the tourism and gambling sectors gathered on Wednesday at a policy forum hosted by ...

Macau Maintains Gaming Lead Despite Regional Competition Surge

Johnny K.

May 26, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, China, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Japan, Macau, Asian Casino News, South Korea, Thailand

For over a decade, whispers of Macau's vulnerability in the face of emerging Asian gaming markets have circulated through industry publications. Singapore once posed a challenge, followed by Manila. Now, attent...

Kangwon Land Targets Global Gamblers With New Perks and Casino Upgrades

Vanja Mitic

May 22, 2025

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Kangwon Land Inc, operator of South Korea’s only casino open to local residents, is significantly ramping up its efforts to attract international gamblers. As part of a broader strategy to compete with neighbor...

Bain Capital Opens Door to Inspire Resort Sale Amid Legal Mandates

Johnny K.

May 19, 2025

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Bain Capital has officially initiated the sale process for Inspire Entertainment Resort in Incheon’s Yeongjong Island, a move driven not by strategy alone but by legal necessity. The resort’s operating entity, ...

Grand Korea Leisure Reports Strong March Casino Revenue Growth

Johnny K.

April 4, 2025

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Grand Korea Leisure Co., Ltd. (GKL), a South Korean operator of foreigner-exclusive casinos, saw a significant boost in its March revenue, with total casino sales reaching approximately KRW41.45 billion (US$28....

APT Manila 2025 Canceled: What’s Next for the Asian Poker Tour?

Vanja Mitic

March 27, 2025

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The Asian Poker Tour (APT) has announced that the APT Manila 2025, initially scheduled to take place from May 30 to June 8, 2025, at City of Dreams Manila, has been canceled. This decision has been met with dis...

Bain Capital Assumes Control of Inspire Entertainment Resort in South Korea

Johnny K.

February 19, 2025

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Private equity firm Bain Capital has taken control of Inspire Entertainment Resort on Yeongjong Island, the largest integrated resort in South Korea. This follows financial difficulties faced by Mohegan Gaming ...

Kangwon Land Kicks Off Foreigners-Only Casino Zone Pilot

Vanja Mitic

February 6, 2025

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In an effort to cater to its growing foreign clientele, Kangwon Land, South Korea’s only casino that permits local patrons, has launched a pilot program for a dedicated "Casino Zone for Foreigners Only." This i...

Asian Poker Tour Announces 2025 Festival Schedule With Exciting Events

Johnny K.

February 6, 2025

Taiwan, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Cambodia, Poker Tournaments, World Casino News, Poker, Asian Casino News, Philippines, South Korea

The Asian Poker Tour (APT) has officially unveiled its 2025 festival calendar, promising a series of high-stakes tournaments across key Asian locations. The tour, sponsored by Natural8, will feature five major ...

Jeju Dream Tower Sees Record Casino Revenue in January 2025

Vanja Mitic

February 4, 2025

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Lotte Tour Development's Jeju Dream Tower has posted a remarkable surge in its casino performance for January 2025, marking a significant leap in both monthly and year-on-year revenue figures. The integrated re...

Paradise Co Reports KRW818.8B Revenue in 2024, Signaling Strong Growth

Vanja Mitic

January 3, 2025

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South Korea’s Paradise Co, a leader in the foreigner-only casino market, closed 2024 with an impressive 10.2% growth in casino revenue, reaching KRW818.8 billion (US$556 million). This marks a significant impro...

Mohegan Reports Mixed 2024 Financial Results with Debt Concerns

Johnny K.

January 2, 2025

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Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment has released its financial outcomes for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, highlighting strong revenue growth while grappling with substantial liqui...

Kangwon Land Unveils Major Casino Expansion to Tackle Crowding and Competition

Vanja Mitic

December 3, 2024

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In an ambitious move to amplify its gaming environment and address the issue of overcrowding, Kangwon Land, the sole casino in South Korea where locals are permitted to gamble, has announced a significant inves...

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DigiPlus to Enter South Africa as Part of Global Expansion

Six Korean Payment Firms Face Action Over Gambling Crimes

New Push for Action on Overseas Gambling by Korean Nationals

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Kangwon Land Targets Global Gamblers With New Perks and Casino Upgrades

Bain Capital Opens Door to Inspire Resort Sale Amid Legal Mandates

Grand Korea Leisure Reports Strong March Casino Revenue Growth

APT Manila 2025 Canceled: What’s Next for the Asian Poker Tour?

Bain Capital Assumes Control of Inspire Entertainment Resort in South Korea

Kangwon Land Kicks Off Foreigners-Only Casino Zone Pilot

Asian Poker Tour Announces 2025 Festival Schedule With Exciting Events

Jeju Dream Tower Sees Record Casino Revenue in January 2025

Paradise Co Reports KRW818.8B Revenue in 2024, Signaling Strong Growth

Mohegan Reports Mixed 2024 Financial Results with Debt Concerns

Kangwon Land Unveils Major Casino Expansion to Tackle Crowding and Competition

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Six Korean Payment Firms Face Action Over Gambling Crimes

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