Kangwon Land brings agencies together to tackle illegal gambling

Kangwon Land has brought together South Korean regulators, law enforcement agencies and gambling-related organizations to discuss stronger responses to illegal gambling as artificial intelligence and online platforms create new enforcement challenges.

The seminar, held at High1 Grand Hotel, attracted around 130 participants. Attendees included representatives from financial, gaming and media regulators, gambling harm prevention organizations, the Ministry of National Defense and police agencies across the country.

Discussions focused on the changing nature of illegal gambling, including the use of social media, online platforms and AI technology. Cases involving operators impersonating licensed gambling businesses and using deepfake technology were also highlighted.

Participants shared recent criminal trends and enforcement cases while examining approaches across investigation, platform blocking, regulation and prevention. Presentations also addressed AI-based cybercrime tracking technology and gambling among young people.

The participating organizations agreed to strengthen information sharing and coordination in investigations and efforts to block illegal gambling operations.

Kangwon Land also recognized the Gyeongbuk Provincial Police Agency's cyber investigation unit for its investigation into an illegal online casino network that impersonated the company.

The operation allegedly directed more than 40,000 users to illegal gambling websites and processed around KRW78bn in gambling funds. Police arrested 58 people in connection with the case, including five who were detained.

The seminar comes shortly after Kim Do-kyun formally took over as Kangwon Land CEO. His broader strategy includes expanding the company into a global integrated resort while maintaining its regional and public responsibilities.

Kangwon Land has also recently increased its focus on technology in gambling harm prevention, including hosting a separate symposium examining the use of AI and data psychology in responsible gambling initiatives.