South Korea

Gyeonggi Police Initiate Counseling Campaign for Teen Gamblers Amid Rising Concerns
In Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, authorities have initiated a counseling campaign for teenagers grappling with gambling issues. Last…
January 26, 2026
Kangwon Land Reports 31% Drop in 2025 Profits Amid Sales Increase
Kangwon Land Inc, the sole casino in South Korea where local residents can gamble, experienced a 30.7 percent…
January 23, 2026
Resorts World Sentosa Commences Strategic Overhaul Amid Competitive Landscape
In Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) is executing strategic initiatives throughout 2026 to solidify its market position and…
January 20, 2026
Novomatic and Ainsworth Introduce Slot Machines in Philippine Market
Austrian gaming company Novomatic AG, in collaboration with its Australian affiliate Ainsworth Game Technology Ltd, unveiled their latest…
January 9, 2026
Whistleblowers in South Korea Awarded $407K for Exposing Illegal Sportsbooks in 2025
In 2025, the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation (KSPO) disbursed 600 million won, equivalent to approximately $407,000, as rewards…
December 18, 2025
South Korean President Sparks Debate Over Private Casino Licensing
President Lee Jae-myung of South Korea has recently sparked a debate by questioning the appropriateness of awarding casino…
December 18, 2025
Jeju Island Casinos Need Strategic Overhaul Amidst Rising Regional Competition
Jeju Island’s eight foreigner-only casinos find themselves at a critical crossroads as regional competition intensifies, leaving some venues…
December 6, 2025
North Korea’s iGaming Market Remains Isolated Amid Limited Growth Prospects
North Korea, officially known as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), stands as one of the globe’s…
December 4, 2025
Paradise Co. Achieves Significant Revenue Growth in November
In November 2025, Paradise Co., a prominent foreign-only casino operator in South Korea, reported substantial growth in its…
December 3, 2025
Vietnamese Officials Sentenced in Massive Illegal Gambling Scandal
Vietnam’s legal system has taken decisive action against an illegal gambling network that involved two former provincial officials,…
November 15, 2025
South Korea Faces Increasing Pressure in Casino Industry as Japan’s Integrated Resort Plans Unfold
In late 2025, the South Korean casino industry finds itself grappling with mounting challenges as Japan gears up…
November 8, 2025
Paradise Co Casino Revenue Soars Amid Plans for New Luxury Hotel in Seoul
In a significant upswing for South Korea’s gaming industry, Paradise Co reported remarkable sales figures for October, with…
November 5, 2025