The Grand Ho Tram, a coastal resort with foreigner-only casino (pictured) southeast of Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, might be one of two properties newly-allowed to offer gambling to economically-qualified locals. That is according to a local media report, citing a draft document, and a plan by the Ministry of Finance.
The other venue that might be given such permission is said to be at Van Don, in Quang Ninh province.
The Lao Dong news outlet reported: “The draft resolution clearly states: Vietnamese people who meet the requirements will be allowed to play in casinos in Van Don and Ho Tram on a pilot basis for a period of five years from the date of operation.”
The report didn’t indicate when the pilot might start, nor give details on who would qualify for the right to play.
Vietnam’s Sun Group is scheduled to open fully its US$2-billion casino resort at Van Don by the second quarter of 2032.
GGRAsia approached the management at The Grand Ho Tram regarding the report in Lao Dong news outlet, but the management stated it was unable to comment.
Sun Group had already indicated in mid-August commentary that it might be permitted to offer gambling to suitably-affluent locals.
At the beginning of August, Vietnam media reported – citing what was said to be a proposal from the Ministry of Finance – that some locals might be authorised for casino gambling in Vietnam via either a daily or monthly fee.
A pilot scheme activated in 2019 for locals’ play at Corona Resort & Casino, at Phu Quoc, lapsed on January 1 this year.
