Entry and money rules for casinos and racetracks in South Korea
| Item | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|
What is the minimum age? | 19 or older | Confirmed[2][3] |
Can foreign visitors enter? | Residents: Residents may not enter. ID: Passport. ID is checked at the door | Confirmed[2][3] |
Do I have to declare cash I bring in? | The cash-declaration threshold when crossing the border is US$10,000. | Confirmed[5] |
What are the minimum bets? | Confirmed for 3 of 17 casinos; the lowest is ₩5,000 (Seven Luck Casino Busan Lotte, Roulette). | Varies |
Open 24 hours? | 10 of 17 are confirmed open 24 hours (hours confirmed for 13). | Varies |
Is there a dress code? | Not confirmed. | Not confirmed |
Is there an entry fee? | Not confirmed. | Not confirmed |
Can I use cash or a credit card? | Not confirmed. | Not confirmed |
Can I exchange money? | Not confirmed. | Not confirmed |
Status: Confirmed = checked with a source; No rule in law = checked and no rule exists; Varies = set by each venue; Not confirmed = not yet checked.
Casinos and racetracks in South Korea
17 in total- Les A Casino1Seogwipo ・ Landing Entertainment Korea Co., Ltd.
- Kangwon Land Casino2Jeongseon (Gangwon) ・ Kangwon Land, Inc.
- INSPIRE Casino3Incheon (Yeongjong Island) ・ INSPIRE Integrated Resort Co., Ltd.
- Paradise Casino Paradise CityIncheon (Yeongjong Island) ・ Paradise Segasammy Co., Ltd.
- Dream Tower Casino4Jeju City ・ LT Entertainment Co., Ltd.
- Paradise Casino Walkerhill5Seoul ・ Paradise Co., Ltd.
- Seven Luck Casino Seoul Dragon City6Seoul ・ Grand Korea Leisure Co., Ltd. (GKL)
- Seven Luck Casino Busan Lotte7Busan ・ Grand Korea Leisure Co., Ltd. (GKL)
- Jeju Oriental Casino8Jeju City ・ Gunha Co., Ltd.
- Gold Mountain Casino9Seogwipo ・ Geumsan Co., Ltd.
- Paradise Casino Busan10Busan ・ Paradise Co., Ltd.
- Paradise Casino Jeju11Jeju City ・ Paradise Co., Ltd.
- Seven Star Casino12Seogwipo ・ Cheonghae Co., Ltd.
- Hotel Interburgo Daegu Casino13Daegu ・ Golden Crown Co., Ltd.
- Blue One Casino14Jeju City ・ Heaven Co., Ltd.
- LetsRun Park Seoul15
- Seven Luck Casino Gangnam COEX16Seoul ・ Grand Korea Leisure Co., Ltd. (GKL)
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Photo credits (2)
- Jeju Island (place photo): AI-generated
- South Korea (place photo): AI-generated
- Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST)Official site
- Jeju Special Self-Governing ProvinceOfficial site
Sources
Each casino’s sources are on its own page.
| # | Kind | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Regulator | 2026년 카지노업 현황 (2026-04-29、2026 年 4 月基準) | |
| 2 | Law | 관광진흥법 (26 条・28 条・29 条) | |
| 3 | Law | 카지노업 영업준칙 (文化体育観光部告示 제2025-17호、15 条) | |
| 4 | Regulator | 제주 카지노 현황 | |
| 5 | Regulator | Korea Customs Service - Declaration of foreign currency (above USD 10,000) |
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There are 17 casinos and racetracks in South Korea (all open). By type: Casino 10, Integrated resort 6, Racetrack 1. You must be 19 or older to enter. The regulator is Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST), Jeju Special Self-Governing Province. Confirmed so far: games offered for 16, poker rooms for 3, blackjack rules for 4 and 24-hour opening for 10. Items we have not confirmed are marked “Not confirmed”.
“Largest first” orders casinos by slot machines and tables. Where we lack the numbers, we estimate from the type of venue and the games offered.