Casino
December 2, 2025
Turning Point: Vietnam Opens Ho Tram to Local Gamblers
Vietnam’s recent decision to allow local players at The Grand Ho Tram marks a major turning point for the country’s gaming industry. After years of catering primarily to foreign visitors, the market is now opening in a controlled and highly regulated way, giving both the government and operators a chance to benefit from sustainable growth. […]
Legal
October 28, 2025
Vietnam Puts Former Officials on Trial in $107M Gambling Scandal
The Hanoi People’s Court has commenced one of the most significant illegal gambling cases in Vietnam over the past few years, drawing national attention for its scope, its participants, and the staggering sums involved. One hundred and forty-one defendants stand accused of organizing and participating in an underground gambling ring worth nearly VND 2.6 trillion […]
Casino
September 26, 2025
Vietnam Sentences 43 People in Massive $3.8B Illegal Crypto Gambling Case
A total of 43 people received harsh sentences by a Vietnamese court in a wide-ranging case of an illegal gambling ring, which was created by four siblings. Each of the kingpins of the illegal operations, which also included cryptocurrency, received between 8 and 13 years in prison. Over 40 Sentenced for Crypto Gambling Scheme Between […]
Casino
September 25, 2025
Vietnam Moves Closer to Allowing Locals in Casinos, Debates New Conditions
According to Vietnamese media outlet Laodong.vn, the country’s Ministry of Finance is considering allowing citizens who meet unspecified financial conditions to play in casinos. However, the Ministry did not comment on the matter. Vietnam Considers Opening Casino Access to Locals The outlet cited a draft resolution from the ministry, according to which select citizens could play […]
Casino
September 23, 2025
Vietnamese Police Save Two Chinese Nationals Kidnapped after Casino Romp
Two Chinese nationals were rescued by Vietnamese police. Officers were responding to the latest incident involving foreign nationals who had been kidnapped from a local casino. According to official reports, the pair of nationals – two men – had racked up a significant debt with one of the luxury casinos in the country, resulting in […]
Casino
August 6, 2025
Vietnam Debates Entry Fee Instead of Financial Capacity Requirement
Vietnam is looking to tailor its land-based gambling industry in a way that will allow more local people of legal gambling to play without having to jump through tight regulatory hoops, without compromising player safety at the same time. Vietnam Will Let Locals Access Gaming Floors More Easily – But Conditions Apply Now, the country […]
Casino
June 30, 2025
Vietnam Greenlights $2B Van Don Casino Resort
The central government of Vietnam has formally approved the long-awaited development of an integrated resort in the Van Don Special Economic Zone, part of Quang Ninh province. The project aims to attract foreign and domestic tourists, bolster the local economy, and elevate Vietnam’s profile in the regional casino and luxury tourism landscape. The Resort Marks […]
Casino
June 2, 2025
Authorities Bust AI-Driven Gambling Ring in Vietnam
Authorities in Thai Binh have pressed official charges against 21 individuals allegedly involved in a complex international criminal network with ties to gambling and money laundering. The operation, while not the frst of its kind, is notable for being the first in Vietnam to employ artificial intelligence (AI) technology to facilitate financial crime. Over 1M […]
Casino
May 30, 2025
Vietnam Considers $2.2B Casino Resort as Southeast Asian Gaming Grows
Vietnam has become the latest Southeast Asian country to consider gambling, despite its historic aversion. With Thailand poised to become a major local powerhouse, Vietnamese lawmakers also decided to mull over casino opportunities. Vietnam Eyes Huge Casino Resort The proposal, which was submitted by the Ministry of Finance to the Prime Minister, seeks approval for […]
Industry
March 17, 2025
Vietnamese Siblings Arrested in Massive Gambling Ring
Fraud and scams are not uncommon, especially in the digital age. The popularity of social media and easy access to the internet enable bad actors to easily engage with victims across the globe, putting their finances and personal information at risk. In one recent crypto investment scheme, four siblings are facing allegations for their involvement […]