South Korea Casino Guide: 11 Venues, Entry Rules and Dress Code

Some travelers want to try a real casino without much fuss, and others have never been to one and feel nervous about formal venues. For both, South Korea’s casinos are worth considering.

South Korea has many casinos, located near airports, in major cities and at resorts across the country.

Each region’s casinos have their own character, and the games on offer and the entry requirements also differ.

What You Will Learn

• Every casino in South Korea except Kangwon Land is foreigner-only. Visitors aged 19 or older can enter with a passport, and entry is free.
• Our recommended South Korean casino resorts, by region. The most popular casinos are in Seoul and on Jeju Island.

This article takes about 13 minutes to read.

Features and Rules of South Korean Casinos

Note: The information below is as of August 2026. Entry requirements, dress codes, opening hours, minimum bets and exchange rates may change, so check each venue’s official website before you travel.

Why South Korean Casinos Are Popular

The main appeal of South Korean casinos is how easy they are to visit.

Unlike the more formal casinos found in Europe and elsewhere, they have low minimum bets and a casual dress code. A small bankroll lasts a long time, and there is no need to dress up.

Many are also easy to reach. Paradise City, for example, is a short bus ride from Incheon International Airport. Because these casinos cater to foreign visitors, most have staff who can assist in languages other than Korean.

Entry Requirements (Age, Dress Code and What to Bring)

There are no rules such as wearing a tie. Guests may enter in casual clothing, but please refrain from wearing extremely revealing clothing or clothing that may make other guests uncomfortable.

Source: Paradise Casino: Casino Information

Most casinos have a dress code, but South Korean casinos accept fairly casual clothing. A T-shirt and jeans are unlikely to cause problems, but it is best to avoid beachwear such as tank tops and shorts, as well as tracksuits and sandals. The rules differ from venue to venue, so check the official website.

Every casino in South Korea except Kangwon Land, which admits Korean citizens, is foreigner-only, and entry is limited to visitors aged 19 or older. Age and nationality are checked with your passport, so a driver’s license or other national ID card from your home country is not accepted. Always bring your passport.

You can bring your smartphone, but taking photos inside the casino is prohibited to prevent cheating. Backpacks and other bags are often refused at the entrance, so check them at the cloakroom before you go in.

Budget

Foreign visitors pay no entry fee at South Korean casinos, so your whole budget goes toward playing.

Minimum bets range from about ₩5,000 to ₩30,000, which is low compared with casinos in many other countries. About $330 is enough to try the main games.

Bets are generally placed in Korean won, so if you carry only your home currency, you will need to exchange it. Exchanging money before you leave home or at the airport usually comes with a significant markup on the rate, so we recommend exchanging money at a currency exchange in the city or at the casino.

Another option is to withdraw won with a credit card cash advance. Paying it off as soon as you get home keeps the interest down, but ATM fees and foreign transaction fees still apply, so the cost is not zero.

Currency conversions in this article are rough guides as of August 2026. Actual exchange rates fluctuate.

Recommended Hotels and Resorts with Casinos in Seoul and Incheon

The following sections introduce casinos you can visit, organized by region.

Seoul, the capital of South Korea, has many casinos. Most belong to casino groups such as Paradise Casino and Seven Luck Casino, which sometimes hand out free play coupons.

Paradise Casino Walkerhill

Paradise Casino Walkerhill, on the first floor of the Grand Walkerhill Seoul hotel, opened in 1968 and is one of the oldest foreigner-only casinos in South Korea.

Baccarat is the main game, alongside a wide range of others including blackjack, roulette and slot machines. With more than half a century of history, the casino offers consistent, reliable service from its dealers.

Seven Luck Casino (Seoul Dragon City Branch)

Seven Luck Casino is one of South Korea’s major casino groups. It has two locations in Seoul, one of which is the Dragon City Branch.

The Dragon City Branch is in Yongsan, a district where traditional Korean culture is still very much alive and historic sites are scattered throughout the area. Inside, the casino is modern, and the high ceilings give the floor an open, spacious feel.

Roulette and Sic Bo start at ₩5,000, so first-time players can try them with small bets.

Seven Luck Casino (Seoul Gangnam COEX Branch)

Seven Luck Casino’s other Seoul location is the Seoul Gangnam COEX Branch.

It is inside COEX, a complex that also houses a shopping mall and a movie theater, and it has a casual atmosphere with many younger visitors. The location makes it easy to stop by while shopping or going out for a meal.

The Seven Luck group also hands out coupons at the airport and online, and in some cases these are worth ₩60,000 in chips. Check whether coupons are available before your visit.

Paradise Casino Paradise City

Paradise City is a conveniently located casino resort just five minutes by bus from Incheon International Airport.

Paradise City is a large integrated resort (IR) developed as a joint venture between South Korea’s Paradise Group and Japan’s Sega Sammy Holdings. The resort also offers a pool, a spa, an amusement park and other activities.

The casino covers 15,000 square meters with 180 tables and 332 slot machines, and it also has tables reserved for VIP players. It suits players who want to enjoy the resort’s other facilities as well as the casino.

INSPIRE Entertainment Resort

INSPIRE Entertainment Resort is a large integrated resort that opened in March 2024. Besides the casino, it has a five-star hotel, a domed pool, a shopping mall and an entertainment park with a variety of attractions.

The casino offers 13 types of table games, from classics to the latest games, and its electronic table games (ETGs) area features a 24-meter LED screen.

Recommended Hotels and Resorts with Casinos on Jeju Island

Jeju Island, off the south coast of the Korean mainland, is now a popular resort destination that draws large numbers of tourists.

Its casino resorts are popular with international visitors, including tourists from China. The following sections introduce four recommended casino resorts on Jeju Island.

Paradise Casino Jeju Grand

Paradise Casino Jeju Grand is a few minutes by bus from Jeju International Airport.

It was one of the first casinos to open on Jeju Island and is a large venue offering baccarat, blackjack, roulette and other games. It also attracts many tourists, however, so tables with low minimum bets tend to be crowded.

The hotel grounds also include a golf course, so it is a good choice for combining a hotel stay with time at the casino.

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Jeju Ocean Front (Casino Currently Closed)

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Jeju Ocean Front is described as South Korea’s first hotel built on the sea. The resort hotel rises from the shoreline, giving guests the feeling of floating above the water. Every room has an ocean view, and the hotel’s bakery café and Korean restaurant are also popular. The hotel’s casino, Gongzi Casino, has been closed since November 2024, and the hotel was reported to close at the end of 2024 for renovation and rebranding, so the facilities described above may have changed (check the official website for the current status).

Before the closure, the casino offered baccarat and roulette as well as Sic Bo and Big Wheel. It suited players who prefer a casino with a calm atmosphere.

Jeju Shinhwa World: LES A Casino (Formerly Landing Casino)

Jeju Shinhwa World is the largest integrated resort on Jeju Island. Along with a theme park based on the island’s myths and legends, it includes a shopping mall, hotels and a convention center, and it attracts a very large number of visitors every year.

LES A Casino, inside Jeju Shinhwa World (renamed from Landing Casino in September 2025), has dedicated VIP areas in addition to its main gaming floor. It serves a wide range of players, from beginners to high rollers.

Jeju Dream Tower Casino

Jeju Dream Tower, developed by Lotte Tour Development, is an integrated resort that opened in 2020. Its 38-story twin towers have 1,600 guest rooms, and the rooftop garden and pool offer panoramic views of Jeju Island.

The casino, which opened in June 2021, occupies a single spacious floor. Baccarat is the main game, with a large number of tables. Mini baccarat starts at ₩50,000, and the casino also offers the squeeze (revealing the cards little by little to check the total).

It is one of the newer venues among South Korea’s growing number of integrated resorts.

Recommended Hotels and Resorts with Casinos in Other Regions of South Korea

South Korea’s casinos are concentrated in Seoul, Incheon and Jeju Island, but other regions also have casinos for foreign visitors.

Seven Luck Casino (Busan Lotte Branch)

Besides its Seoul locations, Seven Luck Casino also has a branch in Busan. It is inside Lotte Hotel Busan and has European-style interiors. The dress code is the same as at the other casinos, so casual clothing is accepted.

The casino offers baccarat, blackjack, poker, roulette, Sic Bo and other games, along with more than 100 slot machines.

A corridor connects the casino to Lotte Duty Free, so it is easy to stop by while shopping.

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Hotel Inter-Burgo Daegu Casino

The Daegu area has only one casino: Daegu Casino at Hotel Inter-Burgo. It is very spacious, however, and offers a variety of games, including baccarat, blackjack and Texas Hold’em.

The requirements for VIP treatment are said to be less strict than at the large Seoul casinos, and in some cases a buy-in of around ₩10 million is enough to use a private room. Conditions may change, so check with the casino before your visit.

How to Play at a Casino in South Korea

Once you have chosen a casino, the next step is to learn how play actually works. If you have never been to a casino, it can be hard to know where to start.

At the entrance, you need your passport, as noted above. After you check your bags, you can start playing. A typical visit goes like this:

1. Choose the table game you want to play
2. Buy chips from the dealer
3. Join the game
4. Cash in your chips at the cashier

• Minimum and maximum bets differ from table to table, so always check the table limits before you play.
• Bets are placed in Korean won. As mentioned in the budget section above, exchange your money for won at the cashier before you play.
• You cannot buy chips while a round is in progress. Buy them between rounds.

That is all there is to the basic process. From there, you simply play along with the other players at the table.

South Korean casinos also hand out free play coupons for first-time visitors online, at the airport and elsewhere. If you get one, you can reduce the amount of your own money you need to bring.

Popular Games at Casinos in South Korea

Casinos offer a wide range of games. This section introduces five of the most popular.

If you understand the rules but feel unsure about betting real money, you can practice at an online casino. Many games have a free demo, so you can check the rules without placing a bet.

Slots

Slots are easy to play, even for first-timers. You place your bet and press the Spin button; the reels spin and stop automatically, and you win when matching symbols line up on the screen. Triggering a bonus round can lead to bigger wins than in the base game.

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Baccarat

In baccarat, you predict whether the Player hand or the Banker hand will finish with the higher total. A distinctive feature is the squeeze, in which the cards are slowly turned over to reveal the total. Baccarat is also the main game in VIP and private rooms.

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Roulette

In roulette, you predict which pocket the ball will land in after it is spun around the wheel. Betting on whether the pocket will be red or black is the classic choice, but you can also bet on the numbers themselves. A straight-up bet on a single number pays 35 to 1, so a $10 bet wins $350 and you get $360 back in total.

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Blackjack

In blackjack, you choose whether to hit (take another card) or stand (keep your hand), aiming for a higher total than the dealer without going over 21. A hand that goes over 21 is a bust and loses immediately, so the key decision is when to stop drawing.

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Sic Bo (Tai Sai)

Sic Bo (also called tai sai or dai siu) is a dice game popular in Asia. Three dice are rolled, and payouts depend on the combination of numbers or the total. If all three dice show the same number and you bet on that triple, the bet pays at high odds, though the payout varies by casino.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there casinos in South Korea?

South Korea has many casinos, with the largest concentrations in the capital, Seoul, and on the resort island of Jeju. Across the whole country there are about 20 casinos. Integrated resorts have also been growing in number in recent years, so more and more venues offer shopping, dining, theme parks and other attractions in addition to the casino.

Can foreigners enter casinos in Seoul?

Yes. The casinos in Seoul are foreigner-only, so South Korean citizens cannot enter, and only foreign passport holders are admitted. You will be asked to show your passport at the entrance. South Korean citizens cannot enter any casino in the country except Kangwon Land, which is in the mountains of Jeongseon County.

What is the minimum age to enter a casino in South Korea?

As a rule, only people aged 19 or older can enter casinos in South Korea. Anyone aged 18 or younger cannot enter, even with a parent or guardian. Families staying at a hotel with a kids’ club or childcare service can leave young children there. At integrated resorts, people under 19 can go anywhere except the casino floor.

Which is the largest casino in South Korea?

The Paradise casinos are considered the largest in South Korea, in particular Paradise Casino Walkerhill in Seoul and Paradise City in Incheon. INSPIRE Entertainment Resort, which opened in 2024, also has a large casino.

Can I use a credit card at casinos in South Korea?

Yes, you can buy chips with a credit card at South Korean casinos. Visa and Mastercard are generally accepted (JCB is also widely accepted), while American Express and Diners Club may not be. Chips are sold in Korean won, so exchange your money for won at the cashier beforehand.

Summary: Casinos in South Korea Are Concentrated in Seoul, Incheon and Jeju, with Casual Dress Codes

South Korea has many foreigner-only casinos. Casino resorts are especially concentrated in the capital, Seoul, around Incheon International Airport and on the resort island of Jeju.

Some casinos have foreign investors. One example is Paradise City, a joint venture between South Korea’s Paradise Group and Japan’s Sega Sammy Holdings.

The main appeal of casinos in South Korea is their casual dress codes and easy access, with several casinos close to major airports. If you want to experience a land-based casino, South Korea is a good first option to consider.