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China urges South Korea to curb casino marketing targeting Chinese tourists

Chinese Embassy rejects claims that Chinese visitors should drive South Korea’s casino growth, calling for stricter oversight of operators and an end to gambling solicitation.

08/03/26

Lotte Tour’s July casino revenue hits 2026 high

The casino attracted 62,706 visitors during the month, an increase of 10.6 per cent from July 2025.

08/03/26

South Korea’s tourism industry reiterates opposition to proposed casino levy increase and licence reform

Twelve tourism organisations have urged the government to withdraw plans to raise casino contributions to the Tourism Promotion and Development Fund and introduce five-year licence renewals.

07/28/26

A looming shadow of a magnifying glass hovers over a maze of interconnected digital devices, symbolizing the intensified efforts to crack down on illegal gaming operations.

South Korean regulator steps up illegal gambling enforcement and training activity in first half of 2026

07/21/26

South Korea’s Inspire Entertainment Resort launches career mentoring programme

07/17/26

South Korea considers raising casino tourism levy

The proposal would increase the maximum contribution paid by mainland foreigner-only casinos.

07/13/26

Rise in Chinese tourism improves outlook for South Korea’s foreigner-only casinos

Analysts expect South Korean casino operators to post stronger results in the second half of 2026.

07/07/26

South Korean watchdog to allow Polymarket to present its case

Regulators will hear the prediction market platform’s response before deciding whether to take action under the country’s gambling laws.

07/06/26

South Korea extradites two suspects from UAE in US$3.5bn illegal gambling case

A multinational investigation that tracked the suspects across several countries over several years.

07/03/26

South Korea says over 150 arrested in seven-month crackdown on illegal online gambling

South Korean police say they are investigating 2,319 people and have seized US$69.8m in criminal proceeds.

06/23/26

South Korea reports first results from teen gambling programme

The majority of the reports were filed by teenagers themselves through the government-backed initiative.

06/18/26

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China urges South Korea to curb casino marketing targeting Chinese tourists

Lotte Tour’s July casino revenue hits 2026 high

South Korea’s tourism industry reiterates opposition to proposed casino levy increase and licence reform

South Korean regulator steps up illegal gambling enforcement and training activity in first half of 2026

South Korea’s Inspire Entertainment Resort launches career mentoring programme

South Korea considers raising casino tourism levy

Rise in Chinese tourism improves outlook for South Korea’s foreigner-only casinos

South Korean watchdog to allow Polymarket to present its case

South Korea extradites two suspects from UAE in US$3.5bn illegal gambling case

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Jeju Dream Tower casino sales up 36% in June

South Korea says over 150 arrested in seven-month crackdown on illegal online gambling

South Korea reports first results from teen gambling programme

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