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Industry
October 21, 2024
Illegal Online Gambling in South Korea Soars Since COVID
As South Korea continues to combat illegal gambling, a newly released report sounds the alarm about the exponential growth of such activities over the last few years. Data from the country’s National Gambling Control Commission highlights that the number of illegal gambling cases soared when compared to pre-pandemic data from 2019, as announced by The […]
Industry
October 18, 2024
Police in South Korea Busts Ring Luring Teens to Illegal Gambling Sites
South Korea is stepping up its efforts against illegal gambling after taking down a gambling ring that targeted teenagers. Nine People Were Charged, Close to 200 Teenagers Gambled Online An extensive investigation by the Daejeon Metropolitan Police Agency resulted in the arrest of nearly a dozen people, suspected of operating illegal gambling websites, local media […]
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October 16, 2024
BTS’ Jimin Victim of Fraud by Comedian Lee Jin Ho over Gambling Debt
Across the globe, people affected by problem gambling can quickly pile up debt. This in turn pushes some into criminal activities such as theft, fraud, or even murder in some cases. A crippling gambling addiction is the main reason for the tarnished reputation of one popular South Korean comedian who accumulated debt and asked fellow […]
Casino
October 16, 2024
More South Korean Teens Seek Help as Casino Gambling on the Rise
Information shared by the Korea Center on Gambling Problems (KCGP) and reported by The Korea Times, a local media outlet, has indicated that over the past four years, gambling addiction counseling among teenagers in the country has doubled with more underage individuals seeking help for this type of behavior. Demographics of Pathological Gamblers Now Skew […]
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October 11, 2024
South Korea’s Kangwon Land Aims to Become Global Integrated Resort
Across the globe, integrated resorts (IRs) help gather live entertainment, gaming, hospitality and other amenities, all available at a single location. Helping attract tourists from all across the globe, such establishments are an important business driver, creating not only new jobs but contributing millions and even billions to local economies. Kangwon Land Intends to Continue […]
Industry
September 3, 2024
Mother of Famous South Korean Actress Accused of Illegal Gambling
The mother of a famous South Korean actor was recently arrested over allegations of running illegal gambling businesses. The case involves the mother of Han So-hee, a recognizable actress who started her career about a decade ago with a supporting character role in the TV series Money Flower in 2017. The next year, So-hee’s career […]
Industry
August 12, 2024
Hana Financial Launches Initiative to Combat Youth Gambling in South Korea
In a significant effort to combat the rising issue of illegal youth gambling in South Korea, Hana Financial Group has unveiled a comprehensive three-year campaign, investing a substantial KRW10 billion ($7.3 million) to both prevent gambling among teenagers and provide treatment for those already struggling with addiction. Hana Financial and Korea Problem Gambling Agency Unite […]
Lottery
July 15, 2024
Record-Breaking 63 Winners Hit Donghang Lottery Jackpot
An all-time high number of players have won the Donghang Lottery jackpot, beating the previous record. For reference, 50 winners guessed all lottery numbers correctly in June 2022, marking a historic moment in the lottery’s history. Now, however, the lottery provided prizes to a whopping 63 jackpot winners. The Korean Lottery Commission confirmed the figure. […]
Casino
July 5, 2024
Gambler’s Fury Sparks Chaos at South Korea’s Kangwon Land Casino Hotel
In a stunning occurrence at the Kangwon Land Casino in Gangwon Province, South Korea, a Chinese national in his 50s was arrested for arson after reportedly setting fire to his hotel room following substantial gambling losses. The event took place early on the morning of July 4 when, as authorities suspect, the man lit the […]
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April 29, 2024
South Korea Arrests Thousands of Teenagers in Gambling Crackdown
South Korea has been taking a harder look at illegal gambling operations, holding players and operators accountable for either participating or hosting such activities. In its latest bust, South Korea’s National Office of Investigation (NOI) reported that it had been able to arrest 2,925 people connected with illegal gambling. Droves of South Korean Teenagers Are […]