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South Korea Casino Levy Rise to 15% Would Cut Operator Profits by Up to 37%, Industry Warns

South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has proposed raising the casino tourism fund levy from 10% to 15% of gross gaming revenue. Analysts estimate the change would cut profits at Paradise Co, GKL, and Kangwon Land by up to 37% and add roughly USD 35 million in annual sector costs.

iGaming Daily Newsroom·July 27, 2026·7 min read

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South Korea Teen Gambling Crisis: Youth Cyber Offenders Jump 4.4-Fold in a Year

South Korea's teenage cyber gambling offenders jumped 4.4-fold in a year, with counselling cases up 44.2% since 2022, official data shows.

iGaming Daily Newsroom·July 17, 2026·6 min read