betting

Proposal steers sports betting to starting line

July 01, 2020 | 08:00

A proposed national steering committee is expected to help Vietnam build clearer prize-winning entertainment rules and set up closer connections between government authorities and investors in regards to horse and greyhound racing, as well as more efficiently explore billions of US dollars entering the lucrative industry.

Betting through the phone via e-wallets and top-up cards

June 23, 2020 | 10:22

Gamblers will be able to place bets via e-wallets and pre-paid top-up cards via telephone, following the latest draft amendments to Decree No.06/2017/ND-CP.

Racetrack is coming back

December 17, 2018 | 17:28

After the initial zeal, most racetracks remain on paper. However, Hanoi is determined to build a racetrack at Soc Son.

MoF tables wide-scale proposal on gambling and casino business

August 20, 2018 | 18:13

The MoF's proposal to cut investment conditions on segments like casino, lottery, and betting, would stimulate investors to implement their projects.

Eight arrested for involvement in online football betting

July 03, 2018 | 21:43

Police in the northern city of Ninh Bình on Sunday arrested eight men suspected of involvement in online football betting, according to an announcement on Monday.

Vietnam busts US$26 million online betting ring: State media

June 24, 2018 | 07:27

Vietnamese police broke up an online football gambling ring worth around US$26 million, arresting four people as authorities look to stop black market betting that surges during sporting events like the ongoing World Cup.

Positive reactions to betting change

June 08, 2018 | 14:00

Sports betting is to be legalised in the new Law on Sports and Physical Exercise, setting an agenda for the government to allow for more forms of entertainment in the country.

Indochine to play ball

March 01, 2011 | 09:00

Vietnam has not been ready for a real horse-racing facility

Fresh opportunities for foreign investors to emerge with new decree

November 08, 2010 | 08:59

The Ministry of Finance this month will complete steps to summarise final comments before final submitting to the government for a decree on betting business.