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Regulatory · South Korea · Fri 13 Nov · 3 min read · By Roland Cinco
Jeju suspends Felix Casino for three months
What happened
Jeju’s government has suspended operations at Felix Casino, formerly Gold Mountain Casino, for three months until February 1, 2027, officials confirmed to GGRAsia.
Local authorities said the suspension followed allegations that some staff cheated three Chinese customers out of approximately KRW100 million during blackjack games on June 7 and 8.
The government notified the casino’s operator in late September of a proposed administrative business suspension and invited representations before proceeding with the penalty.
Following a hearing process completed by October 20, authorities issued the suspension order on October 30, with the operational restriction taking effect from November 2.
An official said the operator complained that receiving the order on Friday evening left insufficient time to arrange matters for customers, employees and business partners.
The government maintained that the required administrative procedures had been followed, despite the operator’s complaint about the weekend between notification and implementation.
A government official confirmed that the casino changed its name to Felix Casino on August 12, and the suspension applies under that new name.
Why it matters
Sources: GGRAsia
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