A revamped pilot program allowing locals to gamble in some Vietnam casinos under certain conditions will introduce an entry fee in place of a requirement to prove financial capacity as part of a plan put forward by the Ministry of Finance.
Local media outlet VietnamNet reported Tuesday that the proposal – now open for public consultation – has already been approved by the ruling Politburo and returned to the government to establish a legal framework. Such a mandate would represent another major shift in casino policy, mirroring the successful entry fee model utilized in Singapore.
The Ministry of Finance’s plan would see Vietnamese locals required to pay VND2.5 million (US$100) for each 24-hour period of casino access or VND50 million (US$2,000) per month.
