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Korean casino industry eyes reform ahead of rival Osaka IR opening

Industry leaders call for regulatory reform and stronger non-gaming attractions as competition intensifies.

1 min read • Jun 18 • By Keih Ma

Korea CEO joins campaign against youth illegal gambling

CEO calls for greater awareness as concerns grow over the spread of illegal cyber gambling among young people.

1 min read • Jun 16 • By Keih Ma

Land Based Casino + 1 more

Korea: Gwangju business group proposes casino resort and childcare funding plan

Federation says integrated resort could serve as a new economic driver for proposed Gwangju-Jeollanam special city.

2 min read • Jun 12 • By Keih Ma

Responsible Gambling Land Based + 1 more

Korea: IMM Vice Chairman joins youth anti-gambling campaign

Executive calls for broader social participation to curb rise of cyber gambling among adolescents.

1 min read • Jun 11 • By Keih Ma

Legal & Regulatory Online + 1 more

South Korea launches first probe into local Polymarket users

It is understood to be the first probe of its kind in South Korea and covers individuals who placed bets with Polymarket nationwide.

1 min read • Jun 5 • By Marieta Lezaic

Financial Land Based + 2 more

GKL reports 41% surge in May casino sales as table gaming drives growth

South Korean casino operator Grand Korea Leisure recorded strong year-on-year growth in May, with gains across both table and machine gaming contributing to higher revenues at its foreigner-only Seven Luck casinos.

2 min read • Jun 5 • By Jack Found

Conferences & Exhibitions Land Based + 1 more

Manila delivers: Highlights from SiGMA Asia 2026

Not even the sporadic showers over the last few days could dampen the mood here in Manila.

6 min read • Jun 5 • By Eddie Overs

Conferences & Exhibitions Land Based + 2 more

EGT to present its Asian-themed solutions at SiGMA Asia 2026

EGT is thrilled to announce that it will take part in SiGMA Asia 2026.

2 min read • Jun 2 • By Eddie Overs

Responsible Gambling Land Based + 8 more

Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific 2026: Winners announced in Manila

The Awards, powered by Global Gaming Insider, once again celebrated excellence across the Asia-Pacific region.

3 min read • Jun 2 • By Mariya Savova

Legal & Regulatory Conferences & Exhibitions + 2 more

Your guide to SiGMA Asia 2026

The SiGMA Asia summit will hold its next event at the Mall of Asia Complex from May 31 to June 3, 2026.

8 min read • May 27 • By Eddie Overs