Jeju WanLi Casino to Suspend Operations from October 31 to December 31 Amid Reported Management Strife
Jeju WanLi Casino will suspend operations from October 31 to December 31 despite strong daily attendance since its September soft launch, due to internal management strife and financial difficulties.Summary
Jeju WanLi Casino, a foreigner-only gaming venue on South Korea's Jeju island, will suspend operations from October 31 to December 31 despite recording 200 to 300 customer visits daily since its soft launch on September 2. A Jeju government official confirmed the suspension, stating that the casino filed a notice but did not specify exact reasons. The official noted that the suspension is likely due to "internal management strife" and "financial difficulties." The casino had recruited many employees ahead of opening, but a planned grand opening for mid-October has not occurred. The venue soft launched a day after the reopening of the refurbished Sheraton Jeju Hotel, occupying the site of the former Gongzi Casino. It is operated by Gil Sang Chang Hui LLC, which appointed veteran gaming executive Vincent Loi as chief operating officer in August 2025. Since 2009, Jeju has had regulatory control over the island's foreigner-only casino industry.
(Source：Sccg Management)