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Cyprus Expels Israelis Headed for Casino
17 October 2003
International News Brief: Israeli tourists were kicked out of Cyprus early for heading to casinos in northern Cyprus, a violation the terms of their permits, police said.
South Korea Considers Adding Tourist Casino16 September 2003
International News Brief: If the South Korea’s government plans are successful, there may be another tourist casino open to foreigners only.
Korean Casino Approved for New Zone8 August 2003
International News Brief: The Incheon Metropolitan Government said yesterday that it would establish one or more casinos exclusively for foreigners in its new special economic zone.
Inside Gaming Column: Wynn Feeling Sure About Macau5 August 2003
A selection of news and views from inside the gaming industry this week.
South Korea's Resort Industry Grows13 June 2003
International News Brief: According to a new report, South Korea’s resort’s revenues rose by 20.6 percent last year from the year before.
South Korean Casino Losing Proposition for Locals8 May 2003
International News Brief: South Korea'sonly casino that allows Korean nationals to gamble has been found to give a lower return rate for customers than the 13 other foreigners-only casinos here.
South Korea May Allow Foreign-Operated Casinos8 April 2003
International News Brief: South Korea’s laws may be amended to allow foreigners to build and operate casinos in areas designated to become special economic zones, such as Jeju Island.
South Korean Casino Resort to Open24 March 2003
International News Brief: Friday will be a memorable day for the depleted coalmine of Sabuk in Chongson, Kangwon Province, with the opening of a super-deluxe Kangwon Land Resort & Casino.
Four Share South Korea's Largest Lottery Jackpot10 March 2003
International News Brief: Four unidentified winners won 9.3 billion won (US$7.6 million) each in a lottery jackpot Saturday, the largest ever in South Korea.
South Korea May Ban Gambling in PC Rooms, Internet Cafes10 March 2003
International News Brief: PC rooms and Internet cafes may not be allowed to provide gambling or other betting services from September, according to South Korea’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Courts to Decide South Korea's Lottery28 February 2003
International News Brief: A court ruling expected to decide the fate of "Lotto," a weekly lottery that has infected South Korea with an unprecedented level of jackpot fever since its launch last December.
Korea Racing Association Wants Changes to Horse Racing20 February 2003
International News Brief: The Korea Racing Association is setting out to change the reputation of horse racing in South Korea.
13 Charmed People Win $5.4 million Each10 February 2003
International News Brief: The Lotto boom that swept Korea last week ended up producing 13 winners Saturday night.
Lottery Fever Grips South Korea10 February 2003
International News Brief: South Korea has been swept up by lottery fever, with record numbers buying tickets for this week's draw, where the jackpot is expected to reach $50m.
Lottery Fever Hits South Korea7 February 2003
International News Brief: South Korea has been swept up by lottery fever, with record numbers buying tickets for this week's draw, where the jackpot is expected to reach $60 million.
South Korea's Gambling Markets Skyrocket17 January 2003
International News Brief: South Korea’s gambling markets last year earned the central and provincial governments nearly $2.6 billion in revenue, including taxes and surcharges. The figure is about a three-fold increase over that of the last four years.
Gambling in South Korea Increases3 January 2003
International News Brief: The market for gambling and racing in South Korea grew last year at double the rate it did in 2000, despite the general economic slowdown, the Korea Leisure Industry Research Institute said on Friday.
Online Lottery Launches in South Korea29 November 2002
International News Brief:The South Korean lottery market is expected to face a drastic shake-up with the release of an online lottery.
South Korea's Online Addiction22 November 2002
International News Brief: South Korea’s efforts are already under way to try to tackle the growing problem of internet addiction. More than a third of South Korea’s web users thought to be at risk of dependency.
South Korea Relaxes Casino Restrictions5 November 2002
International News Brief: South Korea's tightly controlled gambling industry will take a step towards respectability today when shares in Paradise, one of the country's few casino operators, begin trading in Seoul.
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