South Korea's 15% casino levy and five-year licence may not be official proposals, a ministry tourism advisor says, calling the reform debate earlier-stage than reported.
South Korea's casino reform plans drew criticism at a National Assembly forum, with operators citing costs and a former official opposing licence renewals he once helped scrap.
South Korea's casino association wants a proposed levy hike to 15% of sales withdrawn. The ministry says the rate would apply only to a top revenue bracket.
South Korea's INSPIRE resort will open a 70-table poker room, junket room and nightlife venue, anchored by WPT Seoul running 30 October to 9 November 2026.
South Korea may require casinos to record every patron's details regardless of bet size under a proposed AML rule. Kangwon Land warns of a 19.64% revenue hit.