What Kind of Gambling Is Most Common In Vietnam?

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Gambling in Vietnam — Simple Overview

Many people in Vietnam enjoy gambling. They play both old-style games and modern ones like those in casinos. Sports betting and the lottery are also popular.

Casinos in Vietnam have many games. These are the most liked:

  • Baccarat: A card game. Players bet on the “Player” or “Banker” hand. The goal is to get close to 9. It’s easy to play.

  • Blackjack (Xì Dách): Called “Xì Dách” in Vietnam. Players try to get close to 21 without going over. It’s a mix of luck and skill.

  • Roulette: A game with a spinning wheel and numbers. People bet on where the ball will land.

  • Slot Machines: Easy and fun. Players press a button and try to match pictures. Many themes are available.

  • Sic Bo: A fast dice game. Very popular in Asia and in Vietnam.

Traditional Vietnamese Gambling Games

  • Bầu cua cá cọp: A fun dice game from Vietnam, played during holidays.

  • Xóc đĩa: A local game using small tokens. It’s common in Vietnamese culture.

Sports Betting

Sports betting is growing fast, especially online. Football (soccer) is the most popular. Horse and dog racing are also included. Almost half of Vietnamese adults have tried sports betting online.

Online Gambling

Online gambling is very popular. People like to play:

  • Slots

  • Blackjack

  • Baccarat

  • Poker

  • Live dealer games

Popular online gambling sites in Vietnam include BK8, Happy Luke, Leon, AW8, and VN88.

Gambling Laws in Vietnam

Gambling was illegal for a long time. Only the lottery was allowed.

Since 2017, the government allows some types of gambling under rules. For example:

  • People must prove they earn enough money.

  • Only some casinos allow Vietnamese citizens to enter.

Most casinos are still for foreigners, but some locals can go in under special programs.

  • Casino games: Baccarat, Blackjack (Xì Dách), Roulette, Slot Machines, Sic Bo

  • Traditional games: Bầu cua cá cọp, Xóc đĩa

  • Sports betting: Especially football, mostly online

  • Lottery: Always legal

Vietnamese gambling is now a mix of old traditions and new online games. The law is changing, and more people are joining in under the new rules.

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