Community-based poker tournaments in recent years have witnessed a rapid growth of the poker community in Vietnam, which has attracted a large number of poker players. Such developments have been facilitated by a growing number of community-based poker events that are freely and professionally organized. Apart from the opportunity to play, meet and interact with fellow poker players, community-based poker tournaments have been used as a vessel for improving player skills and entering large-scale competition among poker players. Supported by an ever-growing community of poker players, the poker scene has blossomed and continues to spread across the S-shaped country. The community-based poker events have served as the foundation for a society in which members are allowed to learn, share ideas, and cultivate their passions. With the backing of corporate companies and publishers, the poker community in Vietnam has become more open to players all over the country, with community-based venues for poker its crown jewel.