VietNamNet Bridge - At least four foreign investors have drawn up casino and betting projects capitalized at billions of dollars in Vietnam.

A government Decree 06 dated February 3 on legalizing horse, dog and football betting, to take effect on March 1, is expected to pave the way for the development of sport betting businesses.

VietNamNet Bridge - A series of racecourse projects are awaiting business licenses as the legal framework for the business field is to be released in several days.

VietNamNet Bridge - After many failures with racecourse projects, Hanoi is again considering developing a formula 1 race course and allowing betting in order to increase city revenue and put the business under control.

VietNamNet Bridge - Winning the lottery but later returning to a thatch hut is the tragedy that befalls many people who suddenly were “hit” with a pile of cash.

 VietNamNet Bridge - If Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Ngoc Dong can travel by train on the 1m gauge rail at the speed of 80-90 km per hour, Dr. Tran Dinh Ba says he is willing to give Dong $5 million.

On January 2, the People's Court of District 1, HCM City continued the trial on the claim made by Ly Sam, a Vietnamese American, for $55.5 million of gambling winnings against HCM City-based Lien Dai Duong Company.