Gambling regulation in Vietnam

Online gambling is illegal; casinos for foreigners and small pilot programmes for locals are tightly controlled.

Status at a glance

Online casinoProhibited

Offering this product to people in the country is illegal.

Sports bettingRestricted

Allowed only in narrow forms or through a few authorised operators.

Online pokerProhibited

Offering this product to people in the country is illegal.

LotteryState monopoly

The law reserves this product for a state or state-appointed operator.

Regulator and law

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Reviewed on . Gambling law changes often: this overview is for orientation and is not legal advice. Check with the regulator before acting. Market: Vietnam

Frequently asked questions

Is online gambling legal in Vietnam?

It depends on the product. Online casino is prohibited. Sports betting is allowed only in narrow forms or through a few authorised operators. Online poker is prohibited. Lottery is reserved for a state or state-appointed operator.

Who regulates gambling in Vietnam?

Ministry of Finance. The main law is: Decrees on casino business and on betting (pilot programmes).

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