{"id":16151,"date":"2026-05-05T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/?post_type=asia&#038;p=16151"},"modified":"2026-05-04T21:18:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T02:18:23","slug":"jeju-dream-tower-surges-leads-south-korea-casino-growth","status":"publish","type":"asia","link":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/asia\/jeju-dream-tower-surges-leads-south-korea-casino-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"Jeju Dream Tower surges, leads South Korea casino growth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>Jeju Dream Tower Integrated Resort<\/strong> strengthened its leadership in South Korea after reporting record revenue in <strong>April 2026<\/strong>, driven by its casino operations. The complex, operated by Lotte Tour Development Co Ltd, posted approximately <strong>$46 million in total revenue<\/strong>, marking <strong>+38.9% year-on-year growth<\/strong> and <strong>+20.6% month-on-month<\/strong>, confirming a sustained expansion trend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/mve-ads\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3-768x442.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The main driver is its foreigner-only casino, which generated around <strong>$33 million<\/strong>, supported by higher visitor traffic and stronger table game performance. The <strong>hold rate reached approximately 22.6%<\/strong>, while table game revenue increased by more than <strong>+20%<\/strong>, reflecting both higher player volumes and increased spending per visitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"194\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/jeju-dream-tower-surges-leads-south-korea-casino-growth2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/jeju-dream-tower-surges-leads-south-korea-casino-growth2.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/jeju-dream-tower-surges-leads-south-korea-casino-growth2-300x58.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/jeju-dream-tower-surges-leads-south-korea-casino-growth2-768x149.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"617\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/jeju-dream-tower-surges-leads-south-korea-casino-growth3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/jeju-dream-tower-surges-leads-south-korea-casino-growth3.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/jeju-dream-tower-surges-leads-south-korea-casino-growth3-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/jeju-dream-tower-surges-leads-south-korea-casino-growth3-768x474.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>CEO Ki-Byung Kim<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The operator is led by <strong>CEO Ki-Byung Kim <\/strong>under the broader <strong>Lotte Tour Development Co., Ltd.<\/strong>, with a strategy focused on attracting high-value international players. The resort integrates luxury hotel capacity, retail and entertainment, positioning itself as one of the largest integrated resorts in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"194\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/jeju-dream-tower-surges-leads-south-korea-casino-growth4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/jeju-dream-tower-surges-leads-south-korea-casino-growth4.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/jeju-dream-tower-surges-leads-south-korea-casino-growth4-300x58.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/jeju-dream-tower-surges-leads-south-korea-casino-growth4-768x149.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>South Korea maintains a restrictive gaming model where casinos are open only to foreigners; except for Kangwon Land, making tourism the primary revenue driver. Within this framework, Jeju has emerged as a strategic hub, with international arrivals rising by approximately <strong>+29% year-on-year in 2026<\/strong>, boosting traffic to casinos and hospitality assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/jeju-dream-tower-surges-leads-south-korea-casino-growth5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/jeju-dream-tower-surges-leads-south-korea-casino-growth5.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/jeju-dream-tower-surges-leads-south-korea-casino-growth5-300x107.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/jeju-dream-tower-surges-leads-south-korea-casino-growth5-768x273.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At the national level, the casino industry is structurally dependent on inbound tourism, particularly from China and Southeast Asia. Operators such as Paradise Co and Grand Korea Leisure compete in the segment, but Jeju Dream Tower is gaining market share through higher volumes and premium positioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/landing\/multigame-link\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9622\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>More tourists drive higher casino traffic, which directly translates into revenue. With Asian tourism expected to expand further in 2026, Jeju Dream Tower stands as a key performance indicator for South Korea\u2019s gaming sector, reinforcing a model where casinos are tightly integrated into the broader tourism economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Jeju Dream Tower Integrated Resort strengthened its leadership in South Korea after reporting record revenue in April 2026, driven by its casino operations. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16156,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[2323,57,15,1465,4812,4960,5018,102,585,2396,105],"class_list":{"0":"post-16151","1":"asia","2":"type-asia","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sin-categoria","8":"tag-asia","9":"tag-casinos","10":"tag-gambling","11":"tag-gaming","12":"tag-ggr","13":"tag-ir","14":"tag-jeju","15":"tag-online-betting","16":"tag-online-gambling","17":"tag-south-korea","18":"tag-sports-betting","19":"entry"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.6 - 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