Gambling Laws in Belarus
All types of
gambling in Belarus are considered to be legal. Under the
Belarusian gambling laws, all forms of
online gambling also became legal after the Decree No 304
On the Improvement of Legal Regulation of the Gambling Business was signed by the President of the Republic of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, on 7 August 2018. It officially came into force on 1 April 2019.
The new legislation, however, came with measures aiming to protect gamblers and to avoid major disruptions, such as the obligation to install video surveillance systems in gambling parlors.
The regulatory body of the land-based and online gambling activities in the country is the Ministry of Taxes and Duties. According to the new
Belarusian gambling legislation, minors under 21 years of age are prohibited to participate in gambling activities.
Online Casinos in Belarus
As of April 2019, it is legal to play in
online casinos in Belarus and operators will be able to offer their games under specific requirements. Not only will the domestic scene boost, as gamblers will also access foreign websites, which will bring them more opportunities and a wider variety of games available.
Online Poker in Belarus
Online poker in Belarus has also become legal in April 2019. Although there are no specific
Belarusian online poker laws, the general prohibition on online gambling in the country used to apply to this game too. But now players will be able to access some of the largest poker rooms in the world where they can claim some of the best
online poker bonuses and
online poker promotions.
Online Lottery in Belarus
Until April 2019, the lottery was the only exception to the general ban on online gambling. However, this was confined to a monopoly. Sport-Pari, a state-licensed company that operates the Belarus National Lottery, was the only provider of online lotto games in Belarus, which is why players look for foreign
online lotto sites in Belarus where they can win higher jackpot prizes.
Online Bingo in Belarus
Although there are no specific
Belarusian online bingo laws, the game was considered illegal until the new law was enforced. Especially, since it was not offered by the national lottery. But now all forms of online gambling are allowed, which is why gamblers from the country are able to legally access platforms offering
online bingo in the Belarus.
Online Sports Betting in Belarus
Until the new legislation, the only
online sportsbook site in Belarus was run by the national lottery Sport-Pari. However, the betting offer in the country was quite limited in comparison with the world trends on the
sportsbook sites, being stick mainly to totalizator games. But now, Belarusian bettors will be able to access international platforms that offer higher odds and a wider variety of sports.
Online DFS in Belarus
Online DFS sites in Belarus are not legally regulated. However, all forms of gambling have recently become legal, which is why it is assumed that Daily Fantasy Sports can also be now played in the country.