Casino operator Mohegan will open the doors to its new $5 billion integrated casino resort in South Korea next week, with a foreigner-only casino set to open during the first quarter of 2024.
Incheon-based Mohegan INSPIRE will begin welcoming guests on 30 November with a soft opening of its three hotel towers, Korea’s first multi-purpose arena, and the country’s largest ballroom.
A foreigner-only casino and retail openings are scheduled for early 2024, with other facilities set to follow by the first half of next year.
“This is a momentous occasion for Mohegan, marking both a historic partnership for our Tribe and a new echelon for our system of premier integrated entertainment resorts around the world,” said James Gessner Jr., chairman of the Mohegan Tribe and the Mohegan management board. “We have been honored to work closely with the Korean government to make this day possible, and we look forward to INSPIRE contributing to the local and regional economies by creating local jobs, bringing visitors to enjoy the Incheon region, and attracting new businesses both on and adjacent to the property.
“I am grateful to the Mohegan and Mohegan INSPIRE teams for their efforts and their leadership and look forward to many years of success and partnership in South Korea.”
Mohegan president and CEO Ray Pineault commented: “INSPIRE is significant to us not only for our growth in the global market but also for the opportunity to share Mohegan’s legacy and spirit with the world. Together as a team, we look forward to bringing this incredible entertainment destination to Asia, offering the top-notch hospitality services and products that our guests expect from our brand.”