Regulations on machines and types of prize-winning electronic games in Vietnam
According to the new regulations of the law on the business of prize-winning electronic games for foreigners. May I ask what are regulations on the number, types of machines and types of electronic games with prizes in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Article 7 of Decree 121/2021/ND-CP (effective from February 12, 2022), there are regulations on the number and types of machines and types of prize-winning electronic games in Vietnam as follows:
1. The number of prize-winning electronic machines specified in the business eligibility certificate is based on the total number of accommodation rooms in the accommodation establishment. For every 5 accommodation rooms, the enterprise may operate only 1 prize-winning electronic gaming machine.
2. Enterprises engaged in the business of prize-winning electronic games may operate categories of machines, types of prize-winning electronic games, and the ratio of machines that have a winning chance prescribed Appendix I promulgated with this Decree.
3. Before organizing the business of prize-winning electronic games, an enterprise shall send written reports to the Ministry of Finance, Department of Finance of the province, Department of Culture, Sport, and Tourism or Department of Culture and Sport (hereinafter referred to as "Department of Culture, Sport, and Tourism), and Local Department of Tax on the actual number, categories of machines, types of prize-winning games for supervision, and the ratio of machines that have a winning chance for supervision and management.
4. During business operation, enterprises are entitled to change the number, categories of machines, types of prize-winning electronic games, and the ratio of machines that have a winning chance. However, they shall comply with regulations on the number, categories of machines, types of prize-winning electronic games, and the ratio of machines that have a winning chance in accordance with regulations of this Decree and other relevant laws.
In case of changing the number, categories of machines, types of prize-winning games, and the ratio of machines that have a winning chance, within 5 working days from the date of change, enterprises shall send written reports to the Ministry of Finance, Department of Finance of the province, Department of Culture, Sport, and Tourism, and Local Department of Tax for supervision and management.
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