Issue a Resolution allowing qualified Vietnamese people to play in casinos

Accordingly, the Resolution allows qualified Vietnamese people to play casino at the Phu Quoc casino project ( An Giang province) from November 26, 2025.

At the same time, the pilot Resolution allows eligible Vietnamese people to play casino at the Ho Tram casino project ( Ho Chi Minh City) within 5 years from November 26, 2025; at the Van Don project (Quang Ninh province) within 5 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of eligibility for casino business.

Policy on managing Vietnamese people eligible to play casino

The Resolution clearly states that the management of Vietnamese people who are qualified to play in casinos, do business and manage casino business activities at casino projects as prescribed above shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 03/2017/ND-CP dated January 16, 2017 of the Government on casino business or amendments, supplements and replacements (if any).

At the end of the pilot period, the Ho Tram and Van Don casino projects will stop allowing qualified Vietnamese people to enter the casino until there is a conclusion from the competent authority according to the law on casino business.

Must comply with the provisions of law on casino business

Enterprises implementing casino projects are responsible for organizing business and managing Vietnamese people who are qualified to play casinos, ensuring strict compliance with legal regulations on casino business.

Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of Government agencies, Chairman of the People's Committee of An Giang province, Chairman of the People's Committee of Quang Ninh province, Chairman of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City and relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Resolution.

This Resolution comes into force from November 26, 2025.