HCMC – The Ministry of Finance has proposed that Vietnamese citizens be required to buy entry tickets to access casinos, with rates set at VND2.5 million per person for 24 consecutive hours or VND50 million per person for a monthly pass.
Under the draft decree put forward by the ministry, casinos permitted to admit Vietnamese players would be required to separately record ticket revenue, fully report the number of local participants, and transfer all proceeds from ticket sales to the State Treasury.
Eligible participants must be at least 21 years old and possess full civil act capacity as defined by Vietnamese law. Individuals will be denied access if their close family members file a written request with casino operators to prevent their entry.
Vietnamese players would be allowed to use only Vietnam dong when exchanging for gaming tokens, and may convert unused or winning tokens back into dong upon exiting.
Casino businesses approved to pilot local participation must verify and retain records and data of Vietnamese players for a minimum of five years, facilitating inspection and monitoring by relevant government authorities.
The draft decree also stipulates that casino projects must be components of integrated resorts and carry a minimum investment capital amount of US$2 billion.
Casinos would be required to install 24/7 surveillance in all key areas and store footage for at least 180 days, ready to be provided upon request by authorities.
All players, including Vietnamese and foreign nationals, must use electronic ID cards containing personal information, access rights, and validity periods. These cards will help control entry and exit, track attendance, and ensure transparency.
