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Macau authorities arrest South Korean casino workers for enticing Chinese gamblers

October 20, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Gaming Industry News, Macau, Asian Casino News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, South Korea

Macau’s casino industry used to enlist special junket operators whose main role was to target VIP gamblers from Mainland China and bring them over to Macau’s casinos. These VIP gamblers accounted for more than ...

Jeju Dream Tower to open second half of 2018

Lars Jones

October 6, 2015

Casino openings, New Hotels, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, South Korea

Lotte Tour Development Co. Ltd is said to have approval to build the second largest casino hotel complex on Jeju Island off the coast of South Korea through affiliate Donghwa Investment and Development Co. Ltd....

Fading MERS fears spark improved casino sales for Paradise

Kim M

October 5, 2015

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

Down 34 percent for the year, foreigner-exclusive South Korean casino operator, Paradise Co Ltd’s, monthly numbers were down 23.6 percent from last month bringing September’s numbers in at KRW37.2 billion ($31....

Landing says Jeju Casino succeeds with Chinese gamblers

Renee Kingsley

September 25, 2015

China, Economy/Finance, Asian Casino News, South Korea

China real estate developer Landing International in partnership with Genting Hong Kong had operated Hyatt Regency Jeju on Jeju Island in South Korea. However, the Jeju casino did not perform as well as per in...

Jeju Island operator announces soft launch of mobile casino

Lars Jones

September 24, 2015

New online casinos, Mobile gaming, South Korea

Majestar Casino (The Shilla Jeju Hotel & Casino) announced today the release of ‘Majestar Casino Mobile Game’ in six countries: Hong Kong, Singapore, Sweden, Canada, New Zealand and United Arab Emirates (U...

Bloomberry set to open first overseas property on Jeju Island, South Korea

Lars Jones

September 16, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino openings, New Hotels, South Korea

Philippines casino operator Bloomberry has nearly completed a four month renovation of their hotel and casino property on South Korea's Jeju Island. The reopening will signify the company's first operating casi...

North Korea in the gambling business?

Lars Jones

September 8, 2015

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Hacking, Unlicensed Operation, South Korea

As tensions ebb and flow between a divided Korea (still officially at war with itself since June 25, 1950) the South Korean cyber security community is accusing the North of circulating a program for gambling s...

MERS fears subside, Grand Korea Leisure sees numbers rise

Kim M

September 8, 2015

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

As of August 26 attendance at its three South Korean Seven Luck foreigners-exclusive casinos exceeded one million, according to an announcement yesterday by Grand Korea Leisure Co., Ltd. (GLK). While visitor...

South Korea narrows down casino license race to just nine sites

TJ Gill

August 29, 2015

Casino News, Casino project updates, Licenses, South Korea

It’s been quite the showdown in South Korea over the final bidding process over the last two casino licenses the country is currently offering. In a decision announced earlier this week, the Ministry of Culture...

Bernstein report states that mass gambling can help Macau’s casino industry to recover

Renee Kingsley

August 22, 2015

Asian Casino News, Macau, Philippines, South Korea

Macau’s casino industry has been in decline for the past 18 months with gambling revenue for Macau’s top six casinos falling 40% in the first half of 2015. Industry experts predict that decline to continue thro...

50th anniversary for Genting Group

Alex Lanter

August 20, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, World Casino News, European Casino News, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea

About 600 members from Malaysia and abroad celebrated the 50th anniversary of Genting Group at the Grand Ballroom of the Genting Convention Centre on August 15, 2015. The black-tie gala dinner themed "Forging A...

Beijing launches operation Chain Break to crack down on casino promoters

Sam Mitchell

August 12, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, China, Macau, Philippines, South Korea

August 11, 2015—Berstein Research shows the Chinese government is cracking down on all junket operators, including agents trying to promote other Asian casino destinations. Over the weekend, the Chinese governm...

Citizens not allowed to play on Korean casino cruise ships after all

Sadonna Price

July 29, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino Cruise Ships, South Korea

The possibility of Korean nationals being able to enjoy casino gaming upon South Korean cruise ships has gone from a maybe to a definite no according to local officials. The cruise vessels should be ready for v...

MERS panic in S. Korea reduces June tourism 41 percent

D. Graham

July 24, 2015

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino Destinations, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Asian Casino News, South Korea

According to recently released data for June, foreign visitor numbers to S. Korea have plummeted 41% compared to a year ago – a dramatic change from numbers reported during the first five months of the year and...

34 gambling establishments apply for South Korea casino licenses

Renee Kingsley

July 20, 2015

Casino proposals, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Asian Casino News, South Korea

The Asian gaming boom continues even as revenues shrink in flagship Macau. Seeing massive tax possibilities and tourism benefits, coupled with an exodus of VIPs from Macau, several Asian countries including Vie...

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Macau authorities arrest South Korean casino workers for enticing Chinese gamblers

Jeju Dream Tower to open second half of 2018

Fading MERS fears spark improved casino sales for Paradise

Landing says Jeju Casino succeeds with Chinese gamblers

Jeju Island operator announces soft launch of mobile casino

Bloomberry set to open first overseas property on Jeju Island, South Korea

North Korea in the gambling business?

MERS fears subside, Grand Korea Leisure sees numbers rise

South Korea narrows down casino license race to just nine sites

Bernstein report states that mass gambling can help Macau’s casino industry to recover

50th anniversary for Genting Group

Beijing launches operation Chain Break to crack down on casino promoters

Citizens not allowed to play on Korean casino cruise ships after all

MERS panic in S. Korea reduces June tourism 41 percent

34 gambling establishments apply for South Korea casino licenses

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