South Korea’s foreigner-only casinos hit jackpot as Chinese tourists return

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South Korea's foreigner-only casinos are experiencing a strong recovery driven by increased inbound tourism, particularly with the expected return of Chinese group travelers in the second half of the year. Casino performance is closely linked to inbound visitor flows, which sets it apart from other tourism sectors influenced by domestic spending.

South Korea’s foreigner-only casinos are gaining renewed momentum this year, triggered by a steady recovery in inbound tourism and expectations of a surge in Chinese group travel in the second half, according to a recent analysis by Shinhan Securities. Unlike other tourism segments that move with domestic consumption, casino performance is closely tied to inbound flows, making the pace of Chinese visitor growth the key variable for the remainder of the year. “Inbound indicators such as arrivals,...