Vietnam is a jurisdiction which has generated some significant interest by foreign operators and machine manufacturers alike, and much of this is due to the gradual liberalization of laws regarding businesses operating slot machines combined with the growth of the tourism in the region.

This report examines a number of key legislative instruments including, the Penal code, Regulations on conducting Business of Electronic Games with Prizes for Foreigners and the recently amended (October 2007) Regulations on Financial Management of Business Activities of Games with Prizes.

Understanding of the abovementioned legislative instruments are essential for any operator or manufacturer seeking to commence operation or implement slot machines in Vietnam.

In addition to this the report provides an account of the various other sectors which comprise the gaming industry in Vietnam along with the Anti Money Laundering provisions that operators must comply with.

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The Table of Contents of the report is outlined below:

1. Background

2. Regulatory Environment

2.1 The Penal Code
2.2 Decision Issuing Regulations On Conducting Business of Electronic Games with Prizes for Foreigners (No.32/2003)
2.3 Regulations on conducting Business of Electronic Games with Prizes for Foreigners (issued with decision No.32/2003)
2 .4 Decision 91-2005 dated 8 December 2005
2.5 Regulations on Financial Management of Business Activities of Games with Prizes
2.6 State Lottery
2.7 Football Betting
2.8 Casinos
2.9 Remote Gambling
3. Legislation

4. Money Laundering

5. Future Developments

6. Other Sources