Jeju’s casino revenue grows 41%, but crime fears shadow jackpot

“Jeju Island is seeing a sharp rise in casino revenue on the back of surging international arrivals, but the boom is also drawing renewed attention to gambling-related crime. In a 2024 government survey, around 50 percent of the 1,000 Jeju residents said casinos negatively impacted public safety, prompting authorities to strengthen countermeasures. These included improving reporting systems for foreign visitors and cracking down on illegal money exchange. According to the Jeju Provincial Police o

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