Starting April 1, new regulations governing online casinos have come into effect in Belarus
Under the new law, only operators that have obtained the appropriate license within Belarus are permitted to engage in such activities. Any online casino operations providing gambling services without government authorization will face strict penalties, with the addresses of such websites being blocked without prior notice.
In an interview, Yulia Leshkova, Deputy Director of Parimatch Belarus, commented on the legislative changes: "As a result of the latest adjustments, some gambling operators will be forced to suspend their activities within this jurisdiction starting April 1. I believe they will only be able to resume operations after meeting all the requirements set by the authorities. However, I expect the industry to fully recover in the coming months."
She also noted that the Belarusian office of the bookmaker and online casino operator Parimatch had already complied with all government requirements well before the new decree was issued.
Additionally, Leshkova emphasized, "A local license is required to operate in the Republic of Belarus. This has been known since 2018, when the gambling industry was first addressed. It logically follows that there is a requirement for the immediate blocking of all foreign online casino operators and bookmakers that have not resolved their issues with the state. To be honest, this practice is applied in all regulated markets."
Leshkova added that these requirements are justified, as they form the foundation for ensuring transparency in the industry.
It is worth noting that there are proposals in the State Duma to prohibit banks from collaborating with online casinos.
Blog
Explore more interesting news
Amigo Gaming has announced a new partnership with Elantil, a company renowned for its flexible, modern, and operator-focused approach. As part of the agreement, the ...
The Brazilian Senate's Economic Affairs Committee (CAE) has approved a bill to gradually increase the gross gaming revenue (GGR) tax for casino operators from 12% ...
Pragmatic Play has announced a new partnership with Loterías Torito, aimed at strengthening the provider's position in the regulated Peruvian iGaming market. This agreement will ...
Lotte Tour Development Co. Ltd, the owner of the South Korean casino Jeju Dream Tower, has released its financial results for November 2025. During this ...
Genting Malaysia's revenues significantly exceeded forecasts for the third quarter of 2025. The group's total revenue rose by 22% year-on-year, reaching $813 million (63.6 billion ...
A user of the online casino DraftKings in Michigan has set a new record for the American gambling industry by winning the largest jackpot in ...
Content provider for online casinos, Amigo Gaming, is continuing its expansion in Latin America. The company has announced an extension of its strategic partnership with ...
The regulated sectors of online betting and land-based gambling have played a crucial role in the significant increase in Brazil's tax revenues in October and ...
Finland is steadily moving towards the licensing of its iGaming sector. Today, the country's authorities published two draft technical documents that will form part of ...
BGaming, a prominent game developer, has been honored with the prestigious SiGMA Central Europe Award for "Best Casino Game of 2025" for its viral hit, ...
The iGaming industry in Ontario set record results in October 2025, achieving its highest figures since the launch of the regulated market in 2022. According ...
Booming Gaming has announced a partnership with online casino operator Placard, marking the supplier's debut in Portugal's regulated iGaming market and strengthening its presence in ...
