Jeju Dream Tower Eyes a 27% Jump in Gaming Tables Starting 2027, Says Analyst
What’s driving the expansion?
Analysts at iM Securities floated a plan for Jeju Dream Tower to boost its gaming table count from 170 to 216, slated to begin in 2027. The proposal would push some gaming areas beyond the current second-floor footprint and create new zones on the third and sixth floors.
The idea was laid out in a Friday report about Lotte Tour Development Co, the promoter behind this South Korean property and its foreigners-only casino. In short, it’s a 27% uplift in total table capacity rather than a simple one-floor upgrade.
Floor-by-floor plan
Second floor: the existing casino would gain 20 additional mass-market baccarat tables, expanding what’s already in use in that space while paving the way for more activity elsewhere in the property.
Third floor: a Texas Hold’em poker area would be introduced, though the exact number of tables wasn’t made explicit in the notes summarized by GGRAsia.
Sixth floor: a VIP baccarat area housing 16 tables would be added, with the layout keeping the mass-market baccarat, poker, and VIP sections in distinct floors for easier navigation and less crowding.
Timeline and transparency
The expansion is described as starting in 2027, but it originates from an analyst note rather than an official company announcement. Lotte Tour Development has not publicly confirmed the details, and the brokerage’s description remains unverified by the promoter.
Official figures vs. proposed plan
South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism reported 169 gaming tables at Jeju Dream Tower as of April 2026, which differs slightly from the brokerage’s starting total of 170. The ministry’s breakdown lists 140 baccarat tables, 16 poker tables, plus 5 blackjack, 4 roulette, and 4 dai sai tables.
Under iM Securities’ plan, the total would rise to 216 with a shift in where the tables are located, rather than merely adding more tables to the current second-floor casino.
Regulatory notes
A Jeju government official indicated that increases of under 50% in a gaming property’s inventory require notification and consultation with local authorities, while increases above 50% demand formal planning permission.
The official’s guidance clarifies how thresholds influence the regulatory steps, though the specifics still hinge on the promoter’s formal actions and approvals.
Notes and caveats
The proposal comes from an analyst report and has not been confirmed by the promoter. GGR Asia reached out to a Lotte Tour Development representative, who declined to comment on the possible reorganization of the gaming offer.
Until there is an official statement, the expansion remains speculative. Check for updates from the company and regulators before penciling in any dates.
