Decree No. 86/2026/ND-CP entered into force in Vietnam on 15 May 2026, amending several articles of Decree No. 121/2021/ND-CP on the business of electronic games with prizes for foreigners1. The decree was issued by the Government (CHÍNH PHỦ) on 27 March 2026 and signed by HỒ ĐỨC PHỚC1.
The official gazette entry describes the measure as "Nghị định số 86/2026/NĐ-CP sửa đổi, bổ sung một số điều của Nghị định số 121/2021/NĐ-CP ngày 27 tháng 12 năm 2021 về kinh doanh trò chơi điện tử có thưởng dành cho người nước ngoài"1.
"Ngày hiệu lực 15/05/2026"
The gazette lists the document as a decree (Nghị định) numbered 86/2026/NĐ-CP, issued 27/03/2026, effective 15/05/2026, published in Official Gazette issue 2111. The issuing body is recorded as the Government, and the signatory as HỒ ĐỨC PHỚC1.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Document | Decree No. 86/2026/ND-CP1 |
| Amends | Decree No. 121/2021/ND-CP1 |
| Subject | Business of electronic games with prizes for foreigners1 |
| Issued | 27 March 20261 |
| In force | 15 May 20261 |
| Issuing body | Government (CHÍNH PHỦ)1 |
| Signed by | HỒ ĐỨC PHỚC1 |
| Gazette issue | 2111 |
The specific articles changed, and the substance of those changes, have not been reported in the gazette entry reviewed. The gazette page carries the decree's full text as downloadable .docx and .pdf files and a related-documents diagram, but the entry itself sets out only the title, dates, issuing body, signatory and gazette number1.
What it means for players
Decree 121/2021/ND-CP governs the business of electronic games with prizes for foreign players in Vietnam, and Decree 86/2026/ND-CP amends several of its articles1. Because the amended text has not been reported, the practical effect on players at venues offering electronic games with prizes to foreigners is not yet clear from the gazette entry1. The decree took effect on 15 May 2026, so any changes it makes apply from that date1. For the general legal position across the region, see Gambling Laws in Asia: What Is Legal in 12 Jurisdictions, and for the country itself, Can I Gamble in Vietnam?.
What happens next
No further steps are set out in the gazette entry1. The decree is in force as of 15 May 20261.
