Country · South Korea Live data · 30 Oct 2026
New online casinos in South Korea
306 Of the 727 casinos on our list do not block South Korea
Online casinos are illegal in South Korea. Korean law punishes gambling and running gambling places, and Koreans may gamble legally only at one domestic casino resort, the state-licensed lotteries and sports betting, and a few other licensed forms.
The casinos below are licensed offshore and accept players from South Korea by their own terms. Korean law can apply to citizens who gamble abroad, so an offshore licence does not protect you.
- 19+ only
- Offshore licences only
- Korean law: online casinos illegal
By Chloe O'Sullivan | Updated 19 Oct 2026
- Legal status
- Banned in force 3 Oct 1953
- Not blocking South Korea
- 306 of 727 on our list
- New, not blocking South Korea
- 21 of 152 founded 2024–2026
- Licence stated most
- Curaçao 180 of 306
- Joined in 2026
- 2 all ages
Legal risk · South Korea
Online gambling is illegal in South Korea
South Korea's Criminal Act makes gambling an offence for players and organisers, online included. The casinos listed here are offshore and hold no Korean licence. The legal risk of playing from South Korea is high.
3 Oct 1953
Short answer
Can players in South Korea use new online casinos?
Offshore casinos accept players from South Korea, but online casino gambling is illegal there. Gamblers can be fined and habitual gamblers sent to prison. Koreans have been prosecuted for gambling abroad. The safest choice is not to play.
- Legal status
- Banned in force 3 Oct 1953
- Not blocking South Korea
- 306 of 727 on our list
- New, not blocking South Korea
- 21 of 152 founded 2024–2026
- Licence stated most
- Curaçao 180 of 306
Ranking
Offshore casinos accepting players from South Korea, ranked
Our ranking for South Korea, every age, shown because these casinos accept the country by their own terms. None is legal in South Korea.
| Casino | Age | Licence (stated) | Welcome offer | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 yrs · 2023 since 2 Jun 2025 | Curaçao | ₩3,000,000 + 380 FS | |
| 2 | 5 yrs · 2021 since 15 May 2024 | Curaçao | ₩2,000,000 + 200 FS | |
| 3 | 5 yrs · 2021 since 10 Jul 2024 | Curaçao | ₩400,000 + 200 FS | |
| 4 | Year 2 · 2025 since 27 Oct 2025 | Anjouan License | ₩3,000,000 + 200 FS | |
| 5 | 5 yrs · 2021 since 3 Apr 2024 | Curaçao | ₩3,000,000 + 250 FS | |
| 6 | 8 yrs · 2018 since 2 Jun 2025 | Curaçao | $6,000 | |
| 7 | 5 yrs · 2021 since 26 Feb 2025 | Curaçao | ₩1,500,000 | |
| 8 | Year 3 · 2024 since 17 Feb 2026 | Curaçao | ₩400,000 | |
| 9 | 4 yrs · 2022 since 1 Aug 2024 | Curaçao, Tobique | ₩40,000,000 + 50 FS | |
| 10 | 5 yrs · 2021 since 22 Jun 2026 | Anjouan License | ₩4,000,000 |
Ranking: our ranking for this page, read 30 Oct 2026. Offers as stated by the casino; licences as each casino states them.
The law
The law in South Korea
Police and prosecutors enforce the gambling ban against players as well as organisers. One casino resort is the only casino open to Korean citizens.
- Law
- Criminal Act (형법)
- Citation
- Act No. 293
- Legal status
- Banned
- Enacted
- 18 Sep 1953
- In force
- 3 Oct 1953
- Licensing model
- no licences issued (online casinos banned)
- Minimum age
- 19+
- Penalties
- player · fine · up to ₩10,000,000 · Gambling, art. 246(1); player · prison · up to 36 months · Habitual gambling, art. 246(2); or a fine up to KRW 20 million; operator · fine · up to ₩30,000,000 · Opening a place or space for gambling for profit, art. 247; operator · prison · up to 60 months · Opening a place or space for gambling for profit, art. 247
Sources: 형법 (Criminal Act, Act No. 293), 국가법령정보센터 (Korea Law Information Center)
Launch register
New casinos that do not block South Korea
Founded 2024 or later, newest first, by the date each one joined our list. Vermilion stamp: first year. Green: second or third year. 21 in total.
02
/26
February 2026
1 added
- Anjouan License $2,250 Year 2 · 2025 founded 2025
10
/25
October 2025
1 added
- Anjouan License $2,700 + 200 Free Spins Year 2 · 2025 founded 2025
09
/25
September 2025
2 added
- Costa Rica Gambling License $2,000 + 100 FS Year 3 · 2024 founded 2024
- Curaçao, Anjouan License €1,800 + 175 Free Spins Year 2 · 2025 founded 2025
Our list, read 30 Oct 2026. Date = the day the casino joined our list; the month it launched is not in our data yet, only the founding year. Offers as stated by the casino.
Questions
South Korea: questions
Is online gambling legal in South Korea?
No. The Criminal Act bans gambling outside licensed forms such as one domestic casino resort and the state lotteries and sports betting.
What are the penalties for gambling in South Korea?
Gamblers can be fined, and habitual gamblers and anyone who runs a gambling place can be sent to prison (Criminal Act, Articles 246 and 247; Korea Law Information Center). The law section on this page lists the maximum penalties.
Can Koreans gamble legally abroad?
Korean authorities have prosecuted citizens for gambling at foreign casinos. The same reasoning applies to offshore online casinos.
What should I check before joining a new casino that accepts players from South Korea?
Read the casino's terms on South Korea first, because a casino can change the countries it accepts. Then check the licence it names, its withdrawal limits and the wagering on the welcome offer. Given the law, the safest choice is not to play. Make a small first deposit and request a small withdrawal before you claim a bonus. Our review method lists the checks we run on every new brand.
Where can I get help with gambling in South Korea?
In South Korea, the Korea Problem Gambling Agency runs the free helpline 1336. Gambling Therapy offers free, confidential support online in several languages. South Korea has no national self-exclusion register for online gambling, and self-exclusion in a casino account only works at that casino. Our responsible gaming page explains the deposit and time limits you can set.
Responsible gaming
Play only if you are 18+ and it stays fun
These rules apply on every page of this site. A young casino has less history to judge it by, so the limits matter more.
Adults only, everywhere
You must be 18 or older, and older in some countries. A casino can ask for ID before your first withdrawal, and new casinos often do.
Responsible gamingStart small with an unknown casino
Deposit an amount you would accept losing to a failed withdrawal, and request a small cash-out early to see how the casino handles it.
How we review new casinosSet limits before the welcome offer
Bonus wagering keeps you playing longer. Set a deposit limit and a time limit in the account before you claim.
Set your limitsFree, confidential support
If playing stops being fun, talk to someone. Gambling Therapy offers free support in many languages.
Gambling Therapy · Addiction help