Which Vietnam casinos does this guide cover?
Two casinos are covered, and both are on the government’s list of casinos that may admit eligible locals. Corona Resort and Casino Phu Quoc is on Phu Quoc island, and The Grand Ho Tram is on the southern coast. Vietnam has nine casinos in all, six still open only to foreigners1; the government article does not name them, and the other casinos are outside this guide. The status tracker lists what we cover.
What are the casino rules for Vietnamese citizens?
The casino rules for Vietnamese citizens are tighter than for foreigners. The Phu Quoc, Ho Tram and Van Don projects are covered by Resolution No. 8/2025/NQ-CP of 26 November 20251, which opens them to citizens who qualify. To qualify under Decree 03/2017, a local needs to be 21 or older, with full legal capacity, the means to pay, a ticket to enter and proof of monthly income of VND10 million or more1.
| Casino | Locals permitted | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Phu Quoc (Corona) | From 26 November 20251 | Pilot, see below |
| Ho Tram | Early January 20262 | Five-year pilot from 26 November 20251 |
| Van Don | Not yet open | Five years from the date it gets a business licence1 |
The pilot has a history. It began with a 2016 Politburo decision covering three years at Phu Quoc and Van Don, though only Phu Quoc opened, in January 20191. One trade report calls the current Corona permission permanent, but the government portal describes a pilot, so we follow the portal. Vietnamese players at Ho Tram can bet only in dong, and any chips left over go back into dong when they finish2.
What about Van Don?
Sun Group is still building Van Don. Completion is due in mid-2032, and the plan calls for 214 tables and 2,140 slot machines2. These are plan figures. There is nothing to visit yet.
What do foreign visitors, including Malaysians, need?
A passport is the document the sources mention. The Grand Ho Tram says to prepare a citizen ID card or passport, with age checked at the entrance3. For foreigners the entry age is unconfirmed3. At Corona, a travel page says foreigners aged 18 or older may enter without buying a ticket4, but that is low confidence and another snippet said 21.
Genting Highlands uses 21 and over5, so treat 21 as the safe assumption. Visa rules for Malaysians are unconfirmed1; ask the Vietnamese embassy.
Which Vietnam casino details are not published?
In Vietnam, minimum bets at Corona and the Grand Ho Tram, playing currency for foreigners and Corona’s operating company are all unconfirmed.
- Minimum bets: unconfirmed4 at Corona and unconfirmed3 at the Grand Ho Tram.
- Playing currency for foreigners: unconfirmed2.
- Corona’s operating company: unconfirmed4.
We have not visited. Flights and transfers are not covered.
How does Vietnam compare with Cambodia and Genting?
Vietnam is opening to locals slowly, while Cambodia still bars its own citizens. Genting Highlands, covered in the Genting guide, sets its limit at 21 and over5. In all three places the house has the edge. Set a limit first and read our responsible gambling page.