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New Push for Action on Overseas Gambling by Korean Nationals

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, World Casino News, China, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Japan, Asian Casino News, Macau, 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

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino Destinations, Casino News, World Casino News, Casino expansion projects, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, South Korea

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

Casino Sales, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Asian Casino News, South Korea

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

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Asian Casino News, Financial Press Releases, South Korea

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

Taiwan, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker Tournaments, Gaming Industry News, Casinos of the Philippines, Poker, The Players Lounge, Asian Casino News, Philippines, South Korea

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

Casino Sales, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Asian Casino News, South Korea

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

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Asian Casino News, Financial Press Releases, South Korea

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

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino expansion projects, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Financial Press Releases, South Korea

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

Tribal Gaming, Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Asian Casino News, Financial Press Releases, South Korea

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

Casino Destinations, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino openings, Casino expansion projects, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Asian Casino News, South Korea

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...

Grand Korea Leisure Sees Casino Revenue Decline for Second Month

Johnny K.

November 4, 2024

Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Asian Casino News, Financial Press Releases, South Korea

Grand Korea Leisure Co., Ltd. (GKL), a leading operator of foreigner-only casinos in South Korea, experienced its second month of revenue decline in October 2024. The company, which manages three casinos under ...

IH Group Set to Open Casino on Rota Island in 2025, Major Investment in Northern Marianas

Johnny K.

October 9, 2024

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Casino News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Asian Casino News, Northern Mariana Islands, South Korea

South Korea-based IH Group is making significant strides in expanding its presence in the Pacific with plans to launch a major casino resort on the island of Rota, part of the Commonwealth of the Northern Maria...

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New Push for Action on Overseas Gambling by Korean Nationals

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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

Grand Korea Leisure Sees Casino Revenue Decline for Second Month

IH Group Set to Open Casino on Rota Island in 2025, Major Investment in Northern Marianas

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