Jeju Dream Tower Casino Shatters Records in July, Signaling Strong Growth
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Jeju Dream Tower, located in Jeju City, South Korea, achieved record-breaking results in July, continuing a six-month trend of substantial growth in both casino drop and visitor numbers. The landmark resort’s performance underscores the increasing appeal of Jeju Island as a destination for gaming and tourism.
Key Figures from July 2025
- Visitation: 56,691 visitors, surpassing the previous record of 51,515 set in June 2025.
- Casino Drop: KRW274.2 billion (US$198 million), a 13.4% increase from the previous month.
- Table Drop: KRW240.6 billion (US$173 million).
- Machine Drop: KRW33.6 billion (US$24.2 million).
- Casino sales: KRW43.4 billion (US$31.3 million), an all-time high, boosted by favorable hold percentages.
Year-to-Date Performance (January – July 2025)
Casino sales at Jeju Dream Tower have reached KRW238.0 billion (US$172 million) for the frist seven months of 2025, representing a 49.3% increase year-over-year. Though, hotel revenue experienced a 10.7% decrease, totaling KRW43.8 billion (US$31.6 million) during the same period.
About Jeju Dream Tower
Opened in 2021, Jeju Dream Tower stands as the tallest building on Jeju Island, reaching 169 meters (38 floors). Developed by Lotte Tour, the integrated resort features a diverse range of amenities, including a retail mall, 14 restaurants and bars, an outdoor pool deck, a skydeck lounge, two spas, and a sprawling casino.
The casino, which relocated from the Lotte Hotel Jeju in June 2021, occupies over 5,000 square meters and boasts an impressive gaming floor with 141 tables, 190 slot machines, and 71 electronic table games. The relocation and expansion were part of Lotte Tour’s strategy to capitalize on the growing demand for casino gaming in the region.
Jeju Island’s Gaming Landscape
Jeju Island is a designated special self-governing province in South Korea and is permitted to operate casinos catering to foreign visitors. The island has become an increasingly popular destination for Chinese tourists seeking gaming opportunities, although travel restrictions and geopolitical factors can influence visitor numbers. The success of Jeju Dream Tower reflects the island’s potential as a regional gaming hub. Competition exists from other casinos on the island, including those operated by Grand plaza Hotel and Ramada Plaza Jeju hotel.
Lotte Tour, the parent company of Jeju Dream Tower, is a major player in the South Korean tourism and hospitality industry. The company operates a network of hotels, duty-free shops, and travel agencies across the country.
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