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AI-GENERATEDTriton SHRS Jeju: Bernhard Binder Surges into Final of Opening Event
Bernhard Binder continues his winning streak in Jeju, securing fourth place in the chip counts ahead of the final of the $15,000 High Roller event.
AI-GENERATEDTriton Poker Super High Roller Series Kicks Off in Jeju with $15,000 Opener
The Triton Poker Super High Roller Series 2026 begins today in Jeju, South Korea, featuring a $15,000 NLH 8-Max event and a star-studded livestream.
AI-GENERATEDParadise Co. Hits Record August Revenue of $76.9 Million in South Korea
South Korean operator Paradise Co. reported a record monthly casino revenue of $76.9 million in August 2026, driven by a high table hold rate.
AI-GENERATEDKangwon Land: South Korea's Only Local-Access Casino Targets Foreign High Rollers
Kangwon Land Casino launches a massive $2.3 billion expansion. Aiming for 13 million annual visitors by 2035, the resort seeks to pivot from local dominance to global appeal.
AI-GENERATEDMulti-Billion Dollar Bust: South Korean Woman Arrested in Philippines Over Illegal Gambling
Philippine authorities have detained a 29-year-old woman linked to a massive $3.9 billion illegal online gambling syndicate operating since 2018.
AI-GENERATEDWPT Seoul 2026: Championship Qualification in South Korea Starts at $1.10
The World Poker Tour heads to Incheon this November. WPT Global offers satellites starting at $1.10 for the main event featuring a 1 billion KRW prize pool.
AI-GENERATEDDeepfake Scam in South Korea: Illegal Ring Exploits Kangwon Land Branding
South Korean police dismantle a major illegal gambling ring that defrauded 40,000 citizens of ₩78 billion using deepfakes and fake casino sites.
AI-GENERATEDSouth Korea's Teen Gambling Crisis: 806 Youths Seek Amnesty
A police leniency campaign in South Korea has seen 806 teenagers come forward to escape illegal gambling debt and potential 10 million won fines.
AI-GENERATEDSouth Korea's Gambling Market Reaches Record 11.86 Trillion KRW in 2025
South Korea’s gambling revenue hit a record 11.86 trillion KRW (approx. €7.22 billion) in 2025, showing a stable 4 percent year-on-year growth.
AI-GENERATEDChina Demands South Korea Curb Targeted Casino Marketing for Chinese Tourists
Beijing urges Seoul to tighten oversight of 17 foreigner-only casinos. China maintains zero tolerance for gambling activities by its citizens abroad.
AI-GENERATEDSouth Korea: Racing Authority and Kangwon Land Join Forces Against Gambling Addiction
The South Korean racing body and casino giant Kangwon Land cooperate to tackle rising addiction rates after racing revenues hit $4.5 billion in 2024.
AI-GENERATEDJeju Dream Tower: Record Monthly Revenue for Lotte Tour Development in July 2026
Jeju Dream Tower Casino reports a 2026 record revenue of $36.06 million for July, driven primarily by strong table game performance.
AI-GENERATEDSouth Korean Gambling Bust: Hearing-Impaired Victims Used as Money Mules
Police in Busan dismantle a massive illegal gambling ring that wagered $230 million and exploited vulnerable people as financial intermediaries.
AI-GENERATEDSouth Korea Crisis: Casino Association Warns of Instability Due to New Taxes
The Korea Casino Association is sounding the alarm over government plans to hike levies from 10% to 15% of GGR, threatening the recovery of pandemic-hit operators.
AI-GENERATEDSouth Korea: Casino Companies Tremble Over Higher Tourism Levies
South Korean casino operators face a prospective hike in contributions to the state tourism fund. The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism is considering raising the percentage from 10% to 15% of revenues, causing Paradise shares to drop over 23%.