Vietnam is considering allowing Vietnamese citizens to continue gambling at casinos in Phu Quoc beyond the current pilot program, as part of broader economic development plans for the island and the Mekong Delta region, VietnamNet has reported→view source.
Key details:
- Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long has tasked the Ministry of Finance with reviewing policies to develop Phu Quoc and evaluating the continuation of casino access for locals.
- The Ministry of Home Affairs will draft a framework for Phu Quoc to function as a special administrative unit under An Giang province.
- During the pilot phase, Vietnamese citizens were allowed to gamble at Phu Quoc’s integrated resort casino under strict government supervision.
Of note, the possible extension of casino access for locals suggests the casino may be struggling to attract enough foreign visitors and relies on domestic players to sustain operations.
See also: Gambling in Vietnam 2025: Laws, Casinos & Betting Landscape