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Who May Play at Prize-Winning Electronic Gaming Venues?

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Quick answer: At prize-winning electronic gaming business points, only foreigners and overseas Vietnamese (holding foreign passports) may play. Players must be 21 years or older, have full civil act capacity and present valid documents. Domestic Vietnamese citizens may not play (Decree 121/2021/ND-CP).

Legal Basis

  • Decree 121/2021/ND-CP on prize-winning electronic gaming for foreigners.

Eligible Players

  • Foreigners legally entering Vietnam (valid passport and visa);
  • Overseas Vietnamese holding foreign passports who enter legally;
  • 21 years or older;
  • Full civil act capacity.

Persons Not Permitted to Play

  • Domestic Vietnamese citizens (even with money, voluntarily);
  • Persons under 21;
  • Persons with limited or lost civil act capacity;
  • Persons under criminal prosecution or subject to a participation ban under regulations.

Enterprise Control Obligations

  • Check the documents of everyone entering the business point;
  • Refuse to serve ineligible persons;
  • Keep player records for management and anti-money laundering purposes;
  • Violations regarding eligible players may result in heavy fines, suspension of operations and revocation of the certificate.

If you need to determine the appropriate approach for your specific situation, you should consult a lawyer first to have your dossier reviewed and receive advice on handling options.

For prompt consultation, please contact our lawyers at 0966.475.966.

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