Kangwon Land, South Korea’s only casino accessible to local residents, has received government approval to significantly increase betting limits for mass gaming tables, marking another move in its broader strategy to enhance revenue and diversify table offerings.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism officially accepted Kangwon Land’s proposed shifts to its casino business operations on May 20th, 2025.
The changes include an increase in maximum bets on two Blackjack tables and two Texas Hold’em Poker tables, from KRW100,000 ($71.9) to KRW300,000 ($215.7). The new limits for Blackjack will take effect on May 21st, while the revised poker limits are scheduled for implementation in early June.
This regulatory green light follows a similar approval less than a week ago, in which Kangwon Land was allowed to dramatically raise betting thresholds on two VIP baccarat tables. The minimum bet was raised from KRW50,000 ($35.9) to KRW500,000 ($359.5), and the maximum differential between “banker” and “player” bets soared from KRW2 million ($1,438) to KRW30 million ($21,570).
The latest move signals a shift toward higher-yield table configurations as the property looks to optimize its gaming floor mix and better cater to higher-stakes customers.
These changes come amid continued efforts by Kangwon Land to revitalize its gaming operations following post-pandemic recovery trends and growing domestic demand.