Seven Luck Casino Gangnam COEX
Korea
A casino in a building next to COEX in Gangnam, Seoul. It is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and is for foreign visitors only. Anyone under 19 cannot enter, and you must show your passport at the entrance. Japanese-speaking staff are always on duty at the CS Center.
Photo: CASINO PASSPORT editorial team (October 2026)
Information checked: September 28, 2026
For foreign visitors only (local residents and local nationals cannot enter)
- Minimum age
- 19 and over
- Passport
- Required
- Foreign visitors only
- Yes
- Languages
- Japanese, English, Chinese
- Dress code
- There is no special dress code, and casual clothing is fine. However, you may be refused entry if you wear shorts, tracksuits or sandals.
- Address
- Convention Annex, 58 Teheranno-87, Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea (postal code: 06164)
- Phone
- +82-2-3466-6000
Overview
This casino is located in a building next to COEX in Gangnam, Seoul (address: Convention Annex, 58 Teheranno-87, Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea; postal code: 06164).
It is operated by GKL (GRAND KOREA LEISURE) of Korea, which the official website describes as a quasi-market public enterprise under the Act on the Management of Public Institutions. The Gangnam COEX branch opened in January 2006. According to the official website, the casino spans three floors with a total area of 6,094 m² and has 77 table games, 108 machine games and 51 electronic table game terminals (confirmed in September 2026).
Entry requirements
This casino is only for holders of foreign passports. Korean nationals and anyone under 19 cannot enter. You must show your passport at the entrance. There is no special dress code and casual clothing is fine, but you may be refused entry if you wear shorts, tracksuits or sandals.
According to the official website, you show your passport at the entrance to enter. Right in front of you as you enter is the CS Center, where staff who speak Japanese, English and Chinese are always on duty. If you bring your passport, you can apply for a membership card there. Suitcases can be left at the information desk at the entrance. Taking photos inside the casino is not allowed.
Dress code
The official website says there is no special dress code and casual clothing is fine, but you may be refused entry in shorts, tracksuits or sandals (confirmed in September 2026). You can compare dress code guidelines for other casinos in our Korea casino guide for first-time visitors.
Opening hours
Open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Games
According to the game lineup by branch on the official website, the table games at the Gangnam COEX branch are Baccarat, Blackjack, Seven Luck Poker, Roulette, Sic Bo (Dai Siu / Tai Sai) and Texas Hold'em. There are also machine games such as slots, and Electronic Table Games (ETG) (confirmed in September 2026). In Seven Luck Poker, the player and the dealer each receive three cards and compare the strength of their hands.
The branch page also lists the betting range for each game (minimum to maximum per bet, in Korean won). These amounts may change, so use them only as a rough guide (confirmed in October 2026).
- Baccarat: KRW 50,000 to KRW 100,000,000
- Blackjack: KRW 50,000 to KRW 5,000,000
- Roulette: KRW 5,000 to KRW 1,000,000
- Sic Bo: KRW 5,000 to KRW 2,000,000
- Seven Luck Poker: KRW 10,000 to KRW 1,000,000
Chips and currency exchange
The official website says you can change cash into chips at the table, and that Japanese yen, Korean won, US dollars and Chinese yuan are accepted. Foreign currency can be exchanged into Korean won at the exchange counter (cashier). Keep the receipt, because you need it to change money back. The FAQ on the official website says you need your passport and membership card to exchange money, and that for amounts over the equivalent of USD 20,000 you need the foreign currency declaration certificate issued when you entered Korea.
Food, drinks and facilities in the casino
At the bar inside the casino, guests who have a membership card and are playing can eat for free, according to the official website. The menu includes Korean, Chinese, Japanese and Western dishes and is served 24 hours a day. Smoking is not allowed at the gaming tables and machines, and there are smoking booths inside the casino.
Getting there
The official website says the casino is about 400 m from Exit 5 of Samseong Station on Subway Line 2 (turn right at the corner of Hyundai Department Store), and about 200 m from Exit 7 of Bongeunsa Station on Line 9. From Incheon International Airport, the website suggests a limousine bus (about 65 to 85 minutes) or a taxi (about 60 to 70 minutes). From Gimpo Airport, it suggests taking Subway Line 9 to Bongeunsa Station.
Always check the official website for the latest information, including entry requirements and opening hours, before you travel.
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, SunOpen 24 hours
Baccarat
A card game where you predict whether the Player or the Banker hand will be closer to 9
Difficulty for beginners: Very easy
Blackjack
A game where you draw cards without going over 21 and aim for a higher total than the dealer
Difficulty for beginners: Easy
Roulette
A game where you place chips predicting the number or color the ball will land on
Difficulty for beginners: Easy
Sic Bo
A game where you bet on the results or total of three dice
Difficulty for beginners: Easy
Texas Hold'em Poker
A poker game where you make your best five-card hand from seven cards: your two hole cards and five community cards
Difficulty for beginners: Somewhat hard
Slot Machines
A machine game where you insert bills or a ticket and press a button to spin the reels
Difficulty for beginners: Very easy
Electronic Table Games (ETG)
A format where you bet on table games such as Baccarat from a terminal at your seat
Difficulty for beginners: Very easy
Address: Convention Annex, 58 Teheranno-87, Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea (postal code: 06164)
Access: About 400 m from Exit 5 of Samseong Station on Subway Line 2, and about 200 m from Exit 7 of Bongeunsa Station on Line 9.
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