Lotte’s Jeju Dream Tower 2025 Casino Sales Jump 62% to US$330 Million

Lucas Dunn
By: Lucas Dunn
Financial News
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Key Takeaways

  • Visitor numbers climbed 54.1% to 590,332 annual patrons
  • Table games drove 64.9% growth
  • Annual table drops neared KRW2.46 trillion

Lotte Tour Development Co Ltd.’s Jeju Dream Tower witnessed a significant 61.8% year-on-year surge in casino revenue in 2025, reaching KRW476.6 billion (US$330 million). The foreigner-only resort’s performance, detailed in unaudited Korea Exchange filings, highlighted a rebound from 2024’s KRW294.63 billion.

Visitor growth drove the uptick, with annual footfall jumping 54.1% to 590,332 patrons, raking gains despite mixed sector results. Supplementary business data confirmed the tourism resurgence drove the property’s strongest gaming leap since its launch.

Table Games Lead Revenue Surge

As Inside Asia Gaming reports, Jeju Dreams Tower’s 2025 casino performance was overwhelmingly driven by table games, which generated KRW455.6 billion, a 64.9% annual increase, while machine gaming contributed KRW21.1 billion, up 14.4% year-on-year. This table game dominance aligned with a 62.2% rise in yearly chip exchanges, totaling nearly KRW2.46 trillion. Supplementary data cited a similar total table drop of KRW2.77 trillion, reflecting 60% growth.

December results underscored the year’s volatility, as casino sales hit KRW41 billion, soaring 73.8% over December 2024 but dipping 20.2% from November 2025. Table revenue alone reached KRW38.9 billion during the month, up 75.6% annually but down 22.1% month-on-month, highlighting seasonal fluctuations even as the sector recovers.

Slots Momentum

December saw slot machine revenue at Jeju Dreams Tower reach KRW2.1 billion, surging 46.4% YoY and 44.2% MoM, a steadier short-term trajectory compared to table games’ fluctuations. Casino visitation remained robust, with 50,657 guests in December, narrowly exceeding November’s 50,620 and dwarfing December 2024’s 36,490 arrivals.

While monthly casino sales softened, operator Lotte Tour Development Co Ltd. emphasized seasonal influences, not dwindling demand, as the main driving factor. The property’s annual performance underscored a resilient recovery in international travel, with gaming activity maintaining momentum despite December’s usual lull.

Non-Gaming Shortfalls

While Jeju Dream Tower’s casino thrived in 2025, its non-gaming sectors performed differently. Hotel revenue fell 4.8% annually to KRW80.6 billion, contrasting with the property’s gaming boom. A late-year rebound saw December hotel sales climb 36.8% YoY to KRW7.53 billion, with a 16% monthly rise hinting at modest recovery.

The integrated resort, housing 150 gaming tables, 300 slots, and 1,600 Grand Hyatt suites, offers dining venues, retail spaces, and leisure facilities to complement its core casino operations. Since relocating from Lotte Hotel Jeju in June 2021, the complex has significantly scaled its gaming infrastructure.

Lucas Michael Dunn is a prolific iGaming content writer with 8+ years of experience dissecting it all, from game and casino reviews to industry news, blogs, and guides. A psychology graduate and painter that transitioned into the iGaming world, his articles depend on proven data and tested insights to educate readers on the best gambling approaches. Beyond iGaming content craftsmanship, Lucas is an avid advocate for responsible play, focusing on empowering players to strike a balance between thrill and informed choices.