In a government release, Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance announced that it’s considering “regular inspection” of the country’s casinos.
According to local news outlet VnExpress, the release stated that the ministry has uncovered instances of “several casinos” serving “illegitimate customers” including locals and providing “services that were not allowed.”
GGRAsia reports that inspections would be conducted in the country’s three primary casino markets: Phu Quoc Island in Kien Giang Province; Hoi An in Quang Nam Province; and Ho Tram in Ba Ria, Vung Tau Province.
The island of Phu Quoc is the home of the Corona Resort and Casino, the only casino in the country that’s open to locals provided they meet certain income requirements. Hoi An hosts Hoiana Resort & Golf, a beachfront facility with a foreigners-only casino. Ba Ria hosts the Grand Ho Tram Strip, which also has a foreigners-only casino.
The proposed inspections would also be held at six “small-scale casinos” in Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, Lao Cai and Da Nang, according to the report.
Inside Asian Gaming reports that casinos must also install better surveillance systems and retain video footage for a minimum of 180 days. Cameras must be trained on all doors, gaming tables, cashier stations and other areas that handle money.
