The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has proposed to the National Assembly (NA) to allow Vietnamese people aged 18 to use casinos.
HCMC proposes to allow 18-year-olds to play in casinos
At a Tuesday meeting, the committee proposed to the NA deputies and the government to consider policies to promote the city’s nightlife for economic development.
"We can pilot the organisation of casino games at 5-star hotels, major tourist attractions, and at the same time allow Vietnamese who are 18 years or older with full civil and financial capacity to participate," the committee said.
The committee also wanted the government to consider expanding visa-exemption policies to more countries, implementing e-visa procedures, and extending the temporary stay period for international visitors to Vietnam from 15 days to 30 days from the date of entry.
The city also proposed that karaoke bars, bars and dance clubs at hotels and resorts of 4 stars or higher can operate without closing times. Those at other places can extend their opening hours from the current limit of between 8 am to midnight for karaoke lounges and bars and to 2 am for dance clubs.
Vietnam has allowed local people from 21 years to play at casinos since 2017. Players are required to have a monthly income of at least VND10 million (USD432.35) or be subjected to personal taxes of at least 15 percent.
