Jeju Government Suspends Felix Casino Until February 2027 After Staff Cheating Allegations
Jeju government suspended Felix Casino for three months until February 2027 over staff cheating allegations involving KRW100 million.Summary
The Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Government has imposed a three-month operational suspension on Felix Casino, formerly Gold Mountain Casino, effective from November 2. The suspension, running until February 1, 2027, follows an investigation into allegations that staff cheated three Chinese customers out of approximately KRW100 million (US$74,900) during blackjack games on June 7 and 8. The operator was notified in late September, a hearing was completed by October 20, and the order was issued on October 30. The operator objected to the short notice, but the government said all administrative steps were properly completed. The allegations were also referred to prosecutors on September 11 for a separate criminal probe. Jeju island has eight foreigner-only casinos, and three are currently closed, including Felix Casino and Jeju Wanli Casino, which suspended operations on October 31 until December 31 due to financial difficulties. The case underscores the business cost of failing to prevent customer disputes and sets a precedent prioritizing game integrity over operational continuity.
(Source：Sccg Management)