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US Gambling Trips Cost Korean Businessman
29 October 2002
International News Brief: A 55-year-old former construction company chairman was indicted on charges of violating Korea's foreign exchange control law. He is suspected of borrowing money from the Mirage for casino gambling.
Korean Government to Monitor Sites22 October 2002
International News Brief: The South Korean government is planning to monitor 300-odd Internet sites, including gambling sites, to ensure security is tight enough to ensure no private information is vulnerable to release.
North Korea Aims to Attract Foreign Gamblers11 October 2002
International News Brief: Pyongyang, North Korea is aiming to attract some $150 billion in foreign capital to the Shinuiju Special Administrative Region with casinos, finance centers and international logistics facilities.
Bellagio Plans $375 Million Expansion27 August 2002
The $1.6 billion Bellagio plansto add a $375 million 925-room spa tower to create an unprecedented oasis of privacy in the world of Bellagio.
Former Korean Casino President, Newspaper Owner Arrested25 July 2002
International News Brief: A former president of a South Korean casino and a former chairman of a newpaper were arrested for taking more than the permissible amount of U.S. dollars out of Korea for gambling in Las Vegas.
South Korean Media Exec Arrested in Currency Scandal12 July 2002
A South Korean ex-media tycoon was arrested on charges of violating Korea's currency laws when he illegally borrowed $4 million in 1996 for gambling from Laura Choi, a former Mirage Resorts Inc. manager.
007 to Promote World Cup27 May 2002
International News Brief: Roger Moore, best known for his movie roles as the international secret agent James Bond, will attend the World Cup's opening ceremony as Seoul's goodwill ambassador.
South Korea President's Son Probed in Lottery Scandal13 May 2002
International News Brief: Prosecutors will summon President Kim Dae-jung's youngest son, who has been accused of accepting a bribe to secure a lottery license for Tiger Pools Korea.
Korean Casino Investigated for Missing Revenue15 April 2002
International News Brief: An investigation into a scandal surrounding over $750,000 in missing revenue at South Korea’s Kangwon Land casino, appears to have had only limited impact on its gambling business, which continues to flourish.
Korean Organized Crime Busted for Illegal Gambling8 April 2002
International News Brief: The Seoul District Public Prosecutor's Office said it arrested 33 members of organized crime families for operating video game arcades with illegal gambling machines in Seoul.
Embezzlement Suspected at Korean Casino31 March 2002
International News Brief: Korean Chuncheon District Prosecutors conducted a seizure search on the casino Gangwon Land Friday.
North Korea's First Web Site a Gamble29 March 2002
International News Brief: North Korea’s first web site hosts a people’s lottery where people from around the world can win 100 percent of the pot.
Lotteries for Foreign Patrons Hit Korean Market10 March 2002
International News Brief: A new lottery series recently hit the market, and it is targeting foreigners visiting or residing in Korea as its sole consumer group.
Korea Offers Online Soccer Betting8 February 2002
South Korea's sole sports lottery operator, Sports ToTo, is giving Internet-savvy Koreans a way to bet on soccer online.
Intense Growth in Korea's Gambling Industry22 January 2002
International News Brief: Korea's recreation and gambling industry ballooned by 45 per cent last year, posting a revenue of $7 billion compared to the $4.8 billion it made in 2000.
The Koreans whet the appetites of online casino groups14 January 2002
Korean Gambling Industry Grows 45%
10 January 2002
International News Brief: Despite the domestic economic slump, the gambling industry grew 45 percent last year, creating a market worth 9.2 trillion won (US$7 billion).
Gambling Fever Hits South Korea26 December 2001
News Brief: South Korea may be feeling the pinch of recession, but with hard times looming, the country's gambling industry is cashing in.
Kangwon Land Becomes Largest Gambling Firm in South Korea31 October 2001
News Brief: Kangwon Land, the country’s only casino operator, is likely to become the largest sales maker in South Korea's gambling industry, bypassing horse racing.
Casino for locals in Korea27 October 2001
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