Gambling regulation in Belarus
Online gambling is licensed, but only to companies that already run land-based gambling in Belarus; payments to foreign online casinos are blocked.
Status at a glance
Private operators can apply for a licence.
Private operators can apply for a licence.
Private operators can apply for a licence.
Allowed only in narrow forms or through a few authorised operators.
Regulator and law
- Ministry of Taxes and Duties
- Main law: Presidential decrees on the gambling business (as amended by Decree No. 226 of 2026)
Key points
- An online licence requires a land-based licence and at least two years of operation in the country.
- Presidential Decree No. 226 tightened the rules from 11 March 2026.
- Online advertising of gambling is prohibited.
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Frequently asked questions
Is online gambling legal in Belarus?
It depends on the product. Online casino is licensed: private operators can apply for a licence. Sports betting is licensed: private operators can apply for a licence. Online poker is licensed: private operators can apply for a licence. Lottery is allowed only in narrow forms or through a few authorised operators.
Who regulates gambling in Belarus?
Ministry of Taxes and Duties. The main law is: Presidential decrees on the gambling business (as amended by Decree No. 226 of 2026).
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