South Korea’s newest integrated resort, the Mohegan Inspire Entertainment Resort, remains committed to launching its foreigner-only casino in the first quarter of 2024. The resort’s president, Chen Si, is optimistic they will be able to comply with all relevant gaming requirements by March next year.
Casino Launch Delayed Due to Requirements
Mohegan Inspire, owned and operated by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, opened its non-gaming facilities on November 30, including its 1,275-room hotel and 15,000-seat Inspire Arena.
The property will still go through a series of inspections and evaluations before it can launch its casino, as per the rules of South Korea’s Tourism Promotion Act. In particular, Mohegan Inspire must first obtain a five-star rating for its hotel before it can apply for a gaming license, Mr. Si stated.
The management is confident everything will be smooth sailing, with the casino, which will offer 150 table games and 700 machines, on track to open in the first quarter of next year. The initial facilities, including the hotel and casino, are part of Phase 1a of the development which is expected to be fully completed in the second quarter of 2024.
Providing further details, Mr. Si said Phase 1b would focus on promoting the Mohegan cultural heritage in South Korea and the rest of the world. According to Mr. Si, discussions are ongoing with various business partners and potential investors on the Phase 1b development which will likely commence in early 2025.
