South Koreans hoping for a reputable casino that can serve them locally have had slim pickings. Kangwon Land, the only casino operator licensed to accept local bettors, just saw one of its former executives sentenced to prison for unfair staff-hiring practices.

Local news reports Choi Hung-jib, the former CEO of Kangwon Land Co, was delivered his sentence on January 8 by the Chuncheon District Court. He was found guilty of ordering his team to favor candidates who were connected to famous politicians.

This sentencing stems from a December 2017 arrest of the ex-CEO. At the time, the casino called the scandal “a thing of the past.” This sentencing, and the investigation of the corruption, will keep it fresh in the minds of the public.

The case is far reaching, with two politicians also accused of pressuring the operator to hire friends and family members, and providing bureaucratic assistance in return. Two more Kangwon Land officials are already serving prison terms for similar crimes.