Grand Korea Leisure (GKL), South Korea’s outstanding foreigner-only on line casino operator, has introduced spectacular monetary outcomes for April 2026. The operator, recognized for its Seven Luck-branded casinos, reported a outstanding improve in general on line casino gross sales, rising by 11.1% year-on-year to KRW40.2 billion (roughly US$27.6 million). This development was much more pronounced in comparison with March, with on line casino gross sales hovering by 25.7%.
Sturdy Development in Desk Recreation Gross sales
The April figures spotlight a notable surge in desk recreation gross sales, which rose by 12.7% year-on-year and 30.2% month-on-month, reaching KRW37.02 billion (US$25.4 million). These outcomes underscore the growing recognition of conventional desk video games throughout GKL’s casinos. Nevertheless, the corporate did expertise a slight dip in gaming machine gross sales, which fell by 4.6% year-on-year to KRW3.16 billion (US$2.2 million). Machine gross sales have been additionally down 10.6% in comparison with March.
Regardless of the decline in gaming machine income, GKL’s sturdy efficiency in desk video games greater than offset the loss, marking one other profitable month for the operator.
Breaking down the gross sales by location, GKL’s Seoul Gangnam on line casino was the highest performer, contributing almost KRW23.88 billion to the overall income, a staggering 58.8% improve from March and a 40% rise from the identical month final yr. The venue’s continued dominance underscores its important function in GKL’s general success.
In the meantime, the Busan Lotte on line casino additionally confirmed sturdy development, with gross sales rising 28.9% from March and 12.3% year-on-year, reaching KRW6.23 billion. In distinction, the Seoul Dragon Metropolis on line casino noticed a dip in April’s outcomes, with gross sales reducing by 6.8% from March, though year-on-year figures confirmed a decline of 25.6%.
Constructive 12 months-to-Date Efficiency
In whole, GKL’s on line casino gross sales for the primary 4 months of 2026 amounted to KRW146.84 billion (US$101 million), reflecting a 1.7% improve over the identical interval in 2025, in accordance with Inside Asian Gaming. The corporate’s continued development was primarily pushed by the sturdy efficiency of desk video games and a gentle restoration in some places.
The group’s on line casino drop, a key metric representing the quantity prospects pay to buy gaming chips, totaled KRW346.67 billion in April, a powerful 20.5% improve from the earlier yr and a modest 1.9% rise from March. Over the primary 4 months of 2026, the cumulative on line casino drop reached KRW1.28 trillion, reflecting a 14.6% improve in comparison with 2025.
Trying ahead, GKL’s administration stays optimistic about its continued development, significantly within the extremely aggressive South Korean on line casino market. As the corporate seems to be to increase its operations and enhance its gaming choices, the important thing to its success will likely be sustaining the energy of its core places, particularly in Seoul, whereas additionally capitalizing on the rising alternatives in different markets like Busan.
With a stable basis and robust operational outcomes, GKL is well-positioned to proceed its development trajectory all through 2026. The corporate stays dedicated to offering distinctive gaming experiences for its foreigner-only clientele and making certain its casinos stay a cornerstone of South Korea’s tourism and leisure sectors.
