Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Văn Thắng, on behalf of the Government, signed Decree No. 389/2026/NĐ-CP dated 14/10/2026 on administrative penalties in the lottery business. Individuals face fines equal to half of those for organizations for the same violation, with maximums of 100,000,000 VND for individuals and 200,000,000 VND for organizations. Beyond fines, supplementary penalties include temporary suspension of lottery business and confiscation of exhibits and means used in violations. Organizations operating without a lottery business eligibility certificate may be fined 160,000,000 to 200,000,000 VND, while individuals who forge lottery tickets to claim prizes face 80,000,000 to 100,000,000 VND. The decree also covers violations in ticket distribution, prize payment, customer confidentiality, and anti-money laundering.
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