Jeju suspends Felix Casino for three months after staff cheating allegations

The Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Government has suspended Felix Casino, formerly Gold Mountain Casino, for three months following allegations that employees cheated customers at the foreigner-only venue on the South Korean island.

The suspension took effect on November 2 and runs until February 1, 2027, GGRAsia reported, citing confirmation from the provincial government.

Local authorities investigated allegations that some casino staff cheated three Chinese customers out of approximately KRW100 million (US$74,900) during blackjack games on June 7 and 8.

A Jeju official previously told GGRAsia that the allegations had been referred to prosecutors in Jeju on September 11. Prosecutors were conducting a separate investigation.

The casino changed its name to Felix Casino on August 12 as part of an effort to “improve its image,” a government official told GGRAsia. The suspension was issued under the new name.

A government official said authorities notified the operator in late September of the proposed suspension and invited it to make representations. A hearing process concluded by October 20, and the government issued the order on October 30.

According to the official, the operator complained that receiving the order on a Friday evening left too little time to make arrangements for customers, employees and business partners before it took effect on Monday. The government said it had followed the required administrative procedures.

Felix Casino is one of three currently closed among Jeju's eight foreigner-only casinos. Jeju Wanli Casino suspended operations on October 31 and is due to remain closed until December 31; the government cited “financial difficulties” as a factor.

Jeju Oriental Casino has been closed since July 2025 for renovation and is due to reopen in late March 2027, its management told GGRAsia. The work includes moving the casino from the ground floor to the floor immediately above.