4.2 Vietnam Market

✅ Market Overview

  • Vietnam is predominantly a pocket billiards market (8-ball and 9-ball), with a strong user base among the younger demographic (ages 20–30).

  • Billiards is considered a national pastime, with over 2,000 active billiard venues across the country.

  • The market is valued between $500 million to $700 million annually.

  • Vietnam consistently produces professional players with strong performance in international competitions.


✅ Opportunities

  • High Mobile Payment Penetration: Rapid adoption of digital wallets such as MoMo and ZaloPay provides an ideal environment for seamless in-app transactions.

  • Established Sports Betting Culture: The presence of a legalized betting framework opens the door for compliant integrations.

  • Receptive to P2E and NFTs: Proven market interest, exemplified by the success of Web3 projects like Axie Infinity.

  • Community-Driven Growth: Billiards culture is actively promoted via social media and enthusiast clubs, enabling organic viral expansion.


✅ Go-to-Market Strategy

  • Build brand equity by partnering with the Vietnam Professional Pocket Billiards League (BVN) and high-profile players.

  • Launch a sports prediction platform powered by 8BALL tokens, allowing users to engage in match forecasting and gamified betting experiences.

  • Integrate local mobile payment systems to facilitate real-time tournament participation and instant reward distribution.

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