Korea, Democratic People's Republic of News

Mohegan tribe to partner on South Korean airport casino

22 April 2015

Mohegan Tribe propose to partner with South Korean airport to build casino complex.

Hard Rock International hires Daniel Cheng as SVP Development, Gaming/Asia-Pacific

12 December 2014

Boasting nearly three decades of industry experience, Cheng’s appointment is a strategic move designed to accelerate momentum behind the brand’s global gaming growth plans.

North Korea to host Paddy Power Dennis Rodman Invitational

9 September 2013

Dennis Rodman and Paddy Power detail “Paddy Power Dennis Rodman Invitation", an international basketball event taking place in the North Korean capital Pyongyang in January 2014

North Korean casinos close for period of mourning

23 December 2011

North Korea's Emperor Hotel & Casino has closed temporarily for the national mourning of Jim Jong II.

Odds Against North Korean Casino as China Stops Flow of 'dirty cash'

7 March 2005

International News Brief: The Emperor Casino the state opened amid the abject poverty in Raijin appeared to be respectability itself.

China Cashes in its North Korean Casino Chips

23 February 2005

International News Brief: North Korea is caught up in a rift with its closest friend, China, following the closure of a little-known casino that was an important income-earner for the impoverished Pyongyang regime.

Scientific Games, Sports Toto Sign Deal

18 February 2005

Scientific Games Worldwide, Ltd. Has completed an agreement with Sports Toto Co., Ltd., a Korean company, to supply equipment, a software license and related software maintenance and support for its development of a fixed odds gaming system.

Chinese are Main Customers at Korean Casinos

5 January 2005

International News Brief: Chinese tourists, including some Party and government officials, are squandering hundreds of millions of yuan each year at a North Korean five-star hotel and casino, state media said on Wednesday.

North Korea Gambling Web Site Blocked

26 January 2004

International News Brief: The Seoul government has blocked access to a North Korean online gambling site since last Wednesday, which was gaining popularity among South Koreans for its open bulletin board.

North Korea Aims to Attract Foreign Gamblers

11 October 2002

International News Brief: Pyongyang, North Korea is aiming to attract some $150 billion in foreign capital to the Shinuiju Special Administrative Region with casinos, finance centers and international logistics facilities.

North Korea's First Web Site a Gamble

29 March 2002

International News Brief: North Korea’s first web site hosts a people’s lottery where people from around the world can win 100 percent of the pot.

Intense Growth in Korea's Gambling Industry

22 January 2002

International News Brief: Korea's recreation and gambling industry ballooned by 45 per cent last year, posting a revenue of $7 billion compared to the $4.8 billion it made in 2000.

The Koreans whet the appetites of online casino groups

14 January 2002

Korean Gambling Industry Grows 45%

10 January 2002

International News Brief: Despite the domestic economic slump, the gambling industry grew 45 percent last year, creating a market worth 9.2 trillion won (US$7 billion).

Korean Company Exporting Online Casino Game Software

24 July 2001

News Brief: Hoonnet says many international companies from Japan and Southeast Asia are contacting the online gaming firm to establish local joint ventures or exports of its gaming software.

Study Offers Cross-Cultural Comparison of Korean Casino Patrons

26 June 2001

News Brief: According to a study, the different behavior of foreign visitors to Korean casinos provides a glimpse into their respective ethnicity and culture.

Koreans Lead Online Gaming in Asia

14 March 2001

News Brief: The popularity of online gaming in Korea appears to be linked to the high uptake of broadband Internet access.

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