Sport
Vung Tau GREYHOUND RACing
The MAG visited the greyhound races Saturday night as that is the place to be in Vung Tau. It is a very popular night out with tourists, expats and locals as it is the only activity in Vietnam where Vietnamese people can legally bet money. The first race starts at 7:15pm with a total of 12 races with 8 dogs competing in each race.
The Greyhound Racing Track – Lam Son Stadium is on the roundabout at 15 Le Loi Street catering for up to 5000 spectators( including 500 vip seats). Races are held each Friday and Saturday 7:15 pm- 10:30 pm. Monitors are spread throughout the stadium giving you current tote odds on WIN, EXACTA and TRIFECTA betting and televise the races. Each circuit is 450m long and involves eight dogs that running at approximately 60km / hour or about 30 seconds per lap so don’ t blink as they jump or it will be over before you get your icecream.
There seems to be 3 types of spectators which changes your experience at the races subject to where you watch the races. The serious gambler usually Vung Tau locals or HCMC visitors who are well-dressed with one thing common: they are very serious about betting money on the races. Typically, these types of gamblers are in the VIP area surrounded by waiters, waitress and are constantly receiving tips from brokers and always try to get the inside scoop to beat the odds. For the most though it is a night of fun excitement and enjoyment and not to be taken too seriously. Join in with the general population and all is good. The excitement is contagious if you are right up on the fence near the finishing line. Most bets are small as they have a budget for the night and don’ t want to miss a race. " If I win my entrance fee back I’ ve had a great night, if I win a bit more than that, hell it may even cover my beers at the local tomorrow” says my mate Bob. The 3rd group of punters are back a little from the action usually couples, groups of friends, families gathered together betting occasionally but more there to spend time together and not too concerned about watching the races, soaking up the friendly atmosphere good friends and close family bring to the racetrack.
Sport Vung Tau BADMINTON CENTRES
BADMINTON CAFÉ Address: đường Ba Ria Vung Tau, Ba Tháng Hai, Phường 10, Vũng Tàu, Ba Ria- Vung Tau
VUONG THI THU PHUONG PHYSICAL FITNESS SERVICE Address: 190, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, Vung Tau City, Phone: 098 569 06 47
SÂN CẦU LÔNG PHƯỚC NGUYÊN Address: Tôn Đức Thắng, Phước Nguyên, tp. Bà Rịa, Bà Rịa- Vũng Tàu Phone: 098 774 70 05
GYM & YOGA
VUNG TAU SPORT CENTRE Address: 218-220 Lê Lợi, Phường 4, Vũng Tàu Phone: 064 6256 234
DUYEN DANG 2 SPORT CEN- TRE Address: 4 Pham Ngoc Thach Street, Vung Tau City Phone: 064 3592 411
TRUE YOGA & FITNESS CEN- TRE Address: QL51C, Phường 10, tp. Vũng Tàu, Phone: 093 758 10 88
AUM YOGA CENTRE Address: 2 / 8, Nguyễn Lương Bằng, phường 9, tp. Vũng Tàu, Phone: 098 143 32 34
THANH HẢI GYM Address: 192 Nguyễn Tri Phương, phường 7, tp. Vũng Tàu,
LAM SƠN SQUARE Address: 9 Lê Lợi, Phường 1, tp. Vũng Tàu, Bà Rịa- Vũng Tàu Phone: 064 3585 535
SRI YOGA 100 / 3 đường Bình Giã, Phường 8, Thành Phố Vũng Tàu,
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