Part V: Regional & Cultural · Asia-Pacific Regional Terms

Vietnam Casino Pilot Program

Vietnam — Regulatory/LegalREPORTED

Vietnam’s casino pilot program, established under Decree 03/2017, allows qualified Vietnamese citizens to gamble at select licensed casino properties under strict conditions. To be eligible, Vietnamese nationals must: be at least 21 years old; demonstrate a stable monthly income of at least VND 10 million (approximately US$400); have full civil act capacity; not be subject to written objection from parents, spouse, or siblings; and purchase an entry ticket (VND 1 million for 24 hours or VND 25 million per month). In November 2025 the pilot at Corona Resort & Casino (Phu Quoc) was extended, and a new five-year pilot was approved for The Grand Ho Tram from 26 November 2025.

In practice

Vietnam’s cautious approach to local gambling reflects deep cultural and political reservations about gambling. The pilot program represents a significant policy shift for a country where gambling has historically been heavily restricted.

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