Jeju’s Felix Casino, formerly known as Gold Mountain Casino, is closed for three months. The local government confirmed on Wednesday that operations are suspended until February 1, 2027, following a blackjack cheating investigation.
Jeju casino Felix Casino is suspended for three months until February 1, 2027, under a local-government order issued on October 30. The sanction follows allegations that staff cheated three Chinese customers of about KRW100 million (US$74,900) during blackjack games on June 7 and 8. The venue was renamed Felix Casino on August 12 to “improve its image”.
- The Cheating Allegations
- A Friday Evening Suspension Order
- Jeju’s Broader Casino Closure Picture
- What Comes After the Felix Suspension
Jeju’s Felix Casino is suspended for three months. The Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Government confirmed the decision to GGRAsia on Wednesday, and the suspension applies under Felix Casino’s new name, which the venue adopted on August 12 from Gold Mountain Casino.
Local authorities said the suspension followed an investigation into allegations that some staff cheated three Chinese customers out of approximately KRW100 million (US$74,900) during blackjack games on June 7 and 8. An official told GGRAsia that the facility’s operator was notified of a proposed administrative penalty in late September, and was given a chance to make representations before a hearing.
The Cheating Allegations and Felix Casino Suspension
The hearing process was completed on October 20, and the authorities issued the suspension order on October 30. It took effect from November 2, bringing Felix Casino to a three-month stop in what is already a tense period for the island’s gaming sector.
The venue had been renamed Felix Casino on August 12, in an effort to improve its image, according to an official quoted by GGRAsia. The renaming came weeks before the cheating allegations surfaced, and the suspension has been applied under the new name rather than Gold Mountain Casino’s.
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A Friday Evening Suspension Order
The operator complained that the suspension arrived on a Friday evening, with implementation set for Monday, November 2. That left the business with little time to inform customers, employees and partners over the weekend. The government maintained that the required administrative procedures had been followed, and did not comment further on the complaint.
Separately, a Jeju official told GGRAsia that allegations concerning Gold Mountain Casino staff cheating players had been referred to prosecutors on September 11. Those authorities are conducting a separate investigation from the one that produced the suspension order.
Jeju’s Broader Casino Closure Picture
Jeju operates eight foreigner-only casinos. Three are currently closed: Felix Casino, suspended for three months; Jeju Wanli Casino, shut since October 31 and due to stay closed until December 31; and Jeju Oriental Casino, closed since July 2025 for renovation work.
The Wanli closure was attributed by the local government to financial difficulties, while Oriental Casino is being revamped and will relocate from the ground floor to the floor immediately above. That relocation is scheduled to finish by late March 2027.
What Comes After the Felix Casino Suspension
The Felix Casino suspension takes effect on November 2 and runs until February 1, 2027. The venue is operating under a different brand name since August 12, which raises questions about how the island’s gaming authorities will manage the reopening and whether Felix Casino’s new identity will remain intact after the three-month pause.
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A separate prosecution investigation into the cheating allegations was opened on September 11, meaning the Felix Casino suspension and any criminal proceedings are running on separate tracks. Local authorities confirmed the suspension order, but have not said whether it will affect the separate case.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Felix Casino suspended?
The suspension was ordered on October 30 by Jeju local authorities and took effect from November 2. It is set to last three months, with operations resuming on February 1, 2027.
Why was Felix Casino shut?
Local authorities investigated allegations that casino staff cheated three Chinese customers of about KRW100 million during blackjack games on June 7 and 8. The hearing process ended October 20 and the suspension order followed.
Why did Felix Casino change its name?
Gold Mountain Casino was renamed Felix Casino on August 12 to improve its image, according to an official quoted by GGRAsia. The new name is also the name under which the operational suspension was applied.
Why did the operator object to the suspension?
The operator said the order arrived on a Friday evening with implementation set for Monday, November 2, leaving insufficient time to notify customers, employees and partners. The government maintained that the required administrative procedures had been followed.
Are there other Jeju casinos closed?
Yes. Jeju Wanli Casino suspended operations on October 31 and is closed until December 31, while Jeju Oriental Casino has been shut since July 2025 for renovation work. Oriental Casino is due to reopen by late March 2027.
Is a criminal investigation also running?
Yes. Prosecutors in Jeju were notified of the cheating allegations on September 11 and are conducting a separate investigation from the administrative suspension. The authorities have not said how the two matters relate.
This article has been thoroughly researched and reviewed by the CasinoBait editorial team to ensure accuracy and relevance for Asian casino players.
