Vietnam’s first casino open to domestic players was Corona Casino Phu Quoc, located in An Giang and developed by Phu Quoc Tourism Development and Investment Joint Stock Company.
Corona Casino Phu Quoc. (Photo: Vinpearl)
Situated within a complex spanning over 50,000 billion VND in investment, Corona Casino Phu Quoc boasts an impressive 1,470 gaming machines and 147 tables across 18,000 square meters of luxurious, internationally-acclaimed space.
The other two large-scale casinos in Vietnam are Nam Hoi An Casino in Da Nang and Ho Tram Casino in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Tram Casino offers a vast gaming floor spanning 9,000 square meters, featuring 90 classic casino games and countless electronic games.
Nam Hoi An Casino, on the other hand, presents 140 tables, over 300 slot machines, and exclusive areas tailored for VIP guests.
Vietnam is also home to six smaller-scale casinos: Do Son Casino in Hai Phong, Loi Lai Casino, Hoang Gia Casino, and Hong Van Hotel Casino in Quang Ninh, Lao Cai International Hotel Casino in Lao Cai, and Silver Shores Casino in Da Nang.
Constructed in the late 1990s, Do Son Casino in Hai Phong spans over 16,000 square meters and was built with an investment of several million USD. However, it has been inactive for many years.
Do Son Casino has been inactive for several years. (Photo: Tien Phong)
Loi Lai Casino in Quang Ninh covers 3,600 square meters and is situated next to the Loi Lai International Hotel, attracting many Chinese tourists, especially those arriving by road.
Hoang Gia Casino in Quang Ninh features 18 live tables and 62 electronic gaming machines, while Hong Van Casino offers a premium resort experience with its hotel and casino complex.
The Lao Cai casino is conveniently located within the upscale Aristo International Hotel, and Silver Shores Casino in Da Nang, opened in 2009, spans two floors and an impressive 15,000 square meters.
In the draft decree on casino business currently open for feedback, the Ministry of Finance proposes a pilot program allowing Vietnamese citizens to enter and participate in casino activities at qualified establishments. The proposed entry fee is VND 2.5 million per day or VND 50 million per month, double or two-and-a-half times the current rates.
Additionally, Vietnamese citizens must be at least 21 years old and possess full civil act capacity. They are required to use VND for purchasing the designated casino chips and can exchange any unused chips back into VND upon leaving.
Individuals are responsible for the authenticity of the documents presented to the casino for entry. Casino businesses, on the other hand, are tasked with checking, screening, and storing these documents for a minimum of five years. They must also maintain separate accounting for chip sales proceeds, declare the number of Vietnamese players, and deposit the ticket sales proceeds into a state treasury account.
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