Gambling Age In Vietnam
Minimum Age: 21
Details and Explanation
Legal Age Requirement
In Vietnam, the minimum legal age for participating in gambling activities is 21. This applies to casinos and lotteries, as per Decree 06/2017/ND-CP, enforced to protect minors.
Offline / Land-Based Gambling
Land-based gambling is legal for foreigners, with casinos in Phu Quoc and Ho Chi Minh City offering slots, poker, and table games, aligning with your interest in extensive game catalogs. State-run lotteries are available for locals, requiring ID checks for the 21-year-old age limit. The casino market, valued at VND 50 trillion annually, supports tourism.
Online Gambling
Online gambling is illegal, with Decree 06 prohibiting all forms of remote gambling. Offshore sites contribute to a $200 million unregulated market in 2024, with players facing risks without legal protections, aligning with unregulated markets you’ve explored. Website blocking is enforced, with players risking fines up to VND 20 million.
Regulation and Oversight
The Ministry of Finance regulates gambling, ensuring anti-money laundering measures. Vietnam’s framework, less rigorous than Kahnawake’s, supports a $2 billion gambling economy, with 2024 reforms allowing limited local casino access.
Enforcement and Penalties
Vietnam enforces regulations moderately. Operators face fines up to VND 1 billion or imprisonment for violations like underage gambling. Illegal websites are blocked, and players face fines. The 2025 responsible gambling initiatives ensure a controlled environment.
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Population
- Population: 91713300 people.
- Official Language: Vietnamese
- HDI: 0,726
- Salary: $457
- Poverty rate: 18.7%
- Gini: 36.8%
- The believing population: 34%
- Main religion: National (45.3%)
- Second religion: Atheism (29.6%)
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Harmful habits
- Alcohol: 3.4 litres/year
- Smoking: 24.8%
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Internet
- Internet users: 69.9%
- Mobile Internet: 72.7%
- Landline Internet: 25.3%
- Internet speed: 33.9 Mbps
- Country Top Level Domain: .VN
- Country name: Vietnam
- Code (2-digit): VN
- Continent: Asia
- Country level: Tier 3
- Capital: Hanoi
- Country area: 329560 sq km.
- Telephone code: 84
- Currency (code): Dong (VND)
- Online casinos: Illegal
- Online sports betting: Illegal