Gambling in South Korea

Restricted

Overview

South Korea heavily restricts gambling for its citizens. Only one casino (Kangwon Land) is open to Korean nationals. Other casinos serve foreigners only. Online gambling is prohibited. Sports betting is available through the government-run Sports Toto.

Minimum Age

19+

Regulator

National Gambling Control Commission (NGCC)

Region

asia

Risk Level

very-high

Gambling Verticals

Online CasinoProhibited

Land-Based CasinoRestricted

Sports BettingRestricted

PokerProhibited

LotteryLegal

Horse Racing BettingLegal

Crypto GamblingProhibited

Notes

Extremely restrictive for domestic citizens. Only foreigners can access most casinos.

Sources

NGCC
National Gambling Control Commission Act

Last reviewed: 2026-06-15

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