Hoiana Casino

Hoiana Casino: a beachfront casino in Hoi An, Vietnam

Hoiana Casino sits inside Hoiana Resort & Golf at Duy Hai, Duy Xuyen, Quang Nam, Vietnam, on the coast south of Hoi An⁵. It is a beachfront property, so the casino is one part of a larger hotel and golf complex rather than a standalone gaming hall⁶. If you are staying in Hoi An or Da Nang, this is the big resort casino in that stretch of central Vietnam.

The casino is open to the public, but not to everyone. Hoiana states that it keeps anyone under 18 out of all gaming areas and prevents under-18s from playing². That applies to the whole floor, not just the tables. In practice, photo ID is what gets you through the door. Staff can ask for it at the entrance, and anyone who looks young is likely to be asked.

For foreign visitors, the position is straightforward: walk in, show ID, and play. Vietnam's rules treat foreign passport holders differently from Vietnamese citizens, and at resort casinos like this one the practical effect is that visitors have the easiest access. For Vietnamese passport holders the rules are tighter, and the entry conditions for citizens are not the same as for tourists, so the current position is worth checking before booking travel.

Games: over 140 tables and 200+ slot machines

The floor is large. Hoiana lists over 140 gaming tables and more than 200 slot machines¹. The table count is spread across the main casino, the Hoiana Premium area and Sky Casino, so not every table is in one room.

The table games you can expect to find:

• Baccarat, including classic Baccarat and the house's own Hoiana Tiger Baccarat⁷
• Dragon Tiger Baccarat and Lucky Three Card Baccarat¹
• Roulette, including Hoiana Roulette¹
• Blackjack¹
• Sicbo¹
• Hoiana Pai Gow¹
• Hoiana Stud Poker¹
• Hoiana Niu Niu¹
• Texas Hold'em Bonus Poker¹

Baccarat is the anchor game here, as it is at most Asian casinos, and the Hoiana Tiger version is the house signature. If you have never played baccarat, the baccarat rules page walks through how Punto Banco works, and the baccarat variants page covers the no-commission and squeeze versions you may see on the floor. For the other games, there are separate guides to sic bo rules, dragon tiger rules and roulette rules.

If you are not sure what to sit down at, the house edge comparison shows how the main games stack up, and the Asian table games page explains Pai Gow, Niu Niu and the other regional games in plain terms.

VIP rooms and premium service

Hoiana runs a premium tier above the main floor. Hoiana Premium offers premium table games, a dedicated slot space and a VIP salon⁸. The salon is described as an exclusive space with enhanced privacy in a discreet gaming environment⁹. If you want a quieter room and higher limits, that is where you go.

The casino also has private VIP gaming rooms with dedicated butlers and tailored food and beverage options¹⁰. Sky Casino, the higher-limit area, holds baccarat, roulette and slot machines, including high-limit slots and private gaming rooms such as VIP 1¹¹. So there are effectively three levels: the main floor, the Premium area, and the private rooms.

You do not need a special membership to walk into the main casino, but the VIP rooms and salons are usually arranged through a host or a casino representative. If you are a casual visitor, the main floor and the Premium area are the realistic options. The VIP rooms and private gaming page explains how these areas work across Asia, including how access is arranged and what is normally expected of guests.

Minimum age and identification requirements

The minimum age at Hoiana is 18. The casino states it keeps under-18s out of all gaming areas and stops them from playing². That is the number to remember, and it applies to the gaming floor itself, not just to placing a bet.

Identification matters in two situations:

• At the door. Staff can ask for photo ID to confirm you are 18 or over. Bring your passport if you are visiting from abroad.
• For larger transactions. Under Vietnam's anti-money-laundering rules, identity information must be collected when you open an account or carry out financial transactions totaling VND 70 million or more in a day⁴. That is a cashier-level requirement, not something that affects a normal evening at the tables.

For context, here is how Vietnam treats different groups.

If you hold a Vietnamese passport, check the current conditions before you go, because the citizen rules are the ones that change.

Self-exclusion and responsible gambling support

Hoiana runs a self-exclusion and family exclusion program. It is voluntary, free and confidential, and it is open to patrons and their family members³. You apply by emailing the Responsible Gaming Team¹⁴. Family members can also apply to exclude a patron, which is the "family exclusion" half of the program¹⁵.

The program is described in the same terms across the casino's own materials: voluntary, free of charge and strictly confidential³. If you want to stop yourself from entering, or you want to stop a family member, the route is the same email request to the Responsible Gaming Team. The team also handles questions about the program itself.

If you have a question about personal information requirements, or about self-exclusion, you can call the hotline at +84 (0) 235 858 8888, or ask at the cashier counter inside the casino⁴. The same number is listed for general questions about the resort's information practices².

Self-exclusion schemes like this exist across Asia, and the mechanics differ by jurisdiction. In Singapore, for example, individuals can apply to exclude themselves from the two casinos, private club jackpot rooms and Singapore Pools online betting¹⁶. Macau runs responsible gambling information kiosks that take electronic self-exclusion applications and offer problem gambling family counseling, a gambling disorder assessment with a printable behavior report, and a 24-hour helpline¹⁷. The self-service points listed by DICJ, however, provide only self-exclusion applications¹⁸. South Korea's Sportstoto responsible gaming code includes self-diagnosis tools for players and self-exclusion¹⁹. The responsible gambling desks and limits page covers how these services work inside Asian casinos.

Một Hai Bar and other facilities

Một Hai Bar is the casino bar, with selected wines and spirits and a live sports screen¹⁰. It is a straightforward place to sit down between sessions or to watch a game.

Beyond the bar, Hoiana is a resort, so the casino is one part of a wider complex with hotel, dining and golf. If you are comparing it with other Vietnamese resorts, the Grand Ho Tram lists more than 17 restaurants and bars, 9 swimming pools and 3 spa areas²⁰, and Ha Tien Vegas lists a casino, hotel, restaurant and cafe, karaoke, spa and massage, coffee shop, kid zone, conference room, beauty salon and soccer field²¹. Hoiana's own footprint is a beachfront resort with a golf course, so the non-gaming side is substantial.

For practical planning, the casino opening hours page explains which Asian casinos run 24 hours and which close, the dress code page covers what gets refused at the door, and the chips and cashier page explains how buying and cashing chips works, including currency handling. If you are coming from Da Nang or Hoi An, the casino shuttle buses page covers how resort transport usually works in the region.

What to expect on the day

A first visit is simple if you know the sequence.

1. Bring photo ID. Your passport is the safest option for a foreign visitor.
2. Enter through the casino entrance. Staff may check your age at the door.
3. If you want to play tables, buy chips at the cashier or at the table. The chips and cashier page explains the difference.
4. Choose your game. Baccarat and Sicbo are the easiest to pick up; the rules pages linked above cover each one.
5. If you want a quieter room or higher limits, ask about Hoiana Premium or Sky Casino.
6. If you need anything, the hotline is +84 (0) 235 858 8888, and the cashier counter can help⁴.

Table minimums vary by room and by time of day, and the casino does not publish a single figure that applies across the floor. The table limits page explains how minimums and maximums are set in Asian casinos and how they change between the main floor and premium areas. If you are planning around a specific budget, check the table minimum before you sit down, since the premium rooms will be higher than the main floor.

If you are comparing Hoiana with the rest of the region, the Asia casino destinations compared page sets out how Macau, Singapore, Manila and Genting differ, and the casinos and integrated resorts hub covers who can enter and what you can play across Asia. For the country-level picture, including who is allowed to gamble and where, see Can I Gamble in Vietnam?.