According to local media outlet Tuoi Tre, several economic experts and commentators have expressed support for some form of reform to the gaming industry. Earlier, it was reported that the Ministry of Finance wants to revive a pilot program at the Corona Resort & Casino on Phu Quoc Island and replace the current proof of financial resources requirement with a simple entry fee model.

Dinh Xuan Thao, former president of the National Assembly's Institute for Legislative Studies, told Tuoi Tre that the current model only encourages locals to gamble overseas. He stated, "It's inconsistent to have licensed casinos in Vietnam, yet ban locals from entering. Relaxing access will allow for better regulation." He added that allowing residents to gamble in domestic casinos would allow the government to monitor player behavior and curb illegal underground gambling activities.

Economist Ha Ton Vinh believes local residents should be allowed access to all licensed casinos – whether hotel gaming rooms, small casinos or large integrated resorts – following the successful models of places like Macau and Singapore.

He also suggested a nationwide pilot program lasting up to five years, with a dedicated gaming regulator under the Ministry of Finance.

Nguyen Quang Dong, president of the Vietnam Institute for Policy Research and Media Development, agreed that gambling should be an optional form of entertainment for adults, but he preferred to limit local gambling to specific gambling areas.

Currently, Vietnam has nine licensed casinos, including three integrated resorts: Corona on Phu Quoc Island, The Grand Ho Tram on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City, and Hoiana South near Hoi An.