South Korean tourism bodies call for measures against overseas gambling
The sector proposes the creation of a centralised task force.
South Korea.- Representatives of the tourism sector in South Korea have called on the government to combat citizens gambling overseas. During a policy forum jointly hosted by The Korea Times and the Tourism Sciences Society of Korea (TOSOK), they proposed the creation of a task force.
Academics, government officials and industry leaders assessed the current approach to overseas gambling by Korean nationals and suggested a need for coordinated oversight and international cooperation. Lee Jae-seok, a professor of tourism at Gangneung-Wonju National University, made a keynote address.
Under current regulations, Korean nationals are permitted to gamble at a horse racing track in Seoul and Kangwon Land. Other casinos cater only to foreign visitors.
South Korea offers rewards for reporting illegal sports betting sites
Sports Toto Korea has launched the Illegal Sports Toto Reporting Center to encourage people to report illegal sports gambling. It will offer rewards to those who provide information. Reports can be made through the Illegal Sports Toto Reporting Center’s website or by calling 1899-1119.
