Decree on casino business released

03:01, 23/01/2017

Decree 03/2017/ND-CP on casino business was released by the Government.

 

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Decree 03/2017/ND-CP on casino business was released by the Government.

The decree regulates business, management, and punishment of administrative infringements of casino business activities in Viet Nam.

Casino business is a conditional business and put under close management of competent State agencies.

Casino business must serve to develop tourism, trade; diversify entertainment; ensure national security and defense.

The decree shall come into effect on March 15. 

Only casino resorts with a total capital investment of at least US$2 billion – including gaming and non-gaming facilities – are eligible to welcome Vietnamese to gamble. Local gamblers will be required to pay VND1 million for a 24-hour casino pass or VND25 million for a month-long pass./.

(Source:VGP)