GKL and Kangwon Land expand AI deployment

Two of South Korea’s leading casino operators are accelerating artificial intelligence adoption to tighten surveillance and improve operational controls.

Grand Korea Leisure (GKL), operator of the foreigner-only Seven Luck casinos, has completed technical verification of its VisionEye AI table-monitoring system. Meanwhile, Kangwon Land has launched a Smart Audit System powered by machine learning to strengthen internal risk management.

Together, the moves reflect a broader national push to integrate AI into public and commercial infrastructure.

VisionEye focuses on real-time table monitoring

GKL developed VisionEye under South Korea’s government-backed AI innovation drive.

The camera-based system monitors live table games in real time, tracking:

  • Chip movements
  • Card handling
  • Odds calculations
  • Game flow and irregular patterns

The aim is to reduce disputes, safeguard game integrity and improve transparency. By automating routine checks, the system also allows dealers to focus more on customer service and table management.

GKL operates Seven Luck venues in:

  • Seoul’s Gangnam district
  • Dragon City in Seoul
  • Busan’s port area

The company plans to present a VisionEye prototype at the G2E Asia exhibition in Macau this May, with Southeast Asia identified as a potential expansion market.

Kangwon Land activates Smart Audit System

Kangwon Land, the only casino operator in South Korea permitted to serve local residents, introduced its Smart Audit System at the start of 2026.

The platform uses machine learning to:

  • Analyse operational data for risk indicators
  • Automatically generate audit reports
  • Provide AI-driven investigation tools

By shortening reporting cycles, the system allows audit teams to concentrate on strategic risk management rather than manual reviews.

The rollout follows earlier board-level discussions on embedding AI into the company’s long-term growth strategy.

AI aligns with national digital strategy

Both initiatives align with South Korea’s broader AI policy agenda.

GKL’s VisionEye was developed in connection with public-sector innovation programmes, while Kangwon Land’s system supports the same national focus on data-driven oversight.

The operational impact is already visible:

  • Fewer disputes at gaming tables
  • Faster identification of compliance risks
  • Increased staff efficiency
  • Improved player confidence in fairness

Export ambitions and regional opportunity

GKL’s decision to debut VisionEye at G2E Asia signals commercial ambitions beyond domestic use. Southeast Asia’s expanding casino markets present a natural testing ground for AI-based surveillance tools, particularly in high-volume table environments.

While Kangwon Land’s Smart Audit System is currently focused on internal governance, it establishes a benchmark for compliance technology in tightly regulated markets.

A broader shift in casino operations

South Korea’s casino industry operates under strict regulatory constraints, with GKL limited to foreign patrons and Kangwon Land uniquely licensed to serve locals. Despite these differences, both operators are converging on AI as a solution to modern compliance and operational challenges.

From real-time table monitoring to predictive audit analytics, AI is reshaping workflows:

  • Dealers gain more time for guest interaction
  • Audit teams shift toward proactive risk management
  • Operators strengthen regulatory transparency

Summary

South Korea’s leading casino operators are embedding AI into both gaming floors and back-office controls. VisionEye enhances live table surveillance, while the Smart Audit System sharpens risk detection. Backed by national AI policy momentum, these deployments position Korean casinos at the forefront of tech-driven governance — with potential export opportunities on the horizon.