Online bingo operates within Belarus's legal but highly regulated gambling framework, which was officially legalized through Presidential Decree No. 305 in August 2018 and became effective on April 1, 2019 (2). All forms of gambling in Belarus are legal but require strict adherence to government regulations overseen by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports (2). The regulatory environment permits four major types of gambling activities including slot machines, game tables, sport bets, and raffles, with online gaming falling under these categories (2).
On June 6, 2025, President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 226 on the gambling industry, introducing significant changes aimed at streamlining gambling practices and tightening control over the sector (1). The decree introduces stricter identification requirements for gamblers, allowing registration on gambling websites either through personal visits to gambling venues or via online video sessions (1). This legislation also bans players from holding multiple accounts and prohibits gambling at the direction of third parties, while gambling companies are restricted from providing electronic cards or payment means to visitors lacking sufficient funds (1).
"The decree bans players from having more than one account and from gambling at the direction of third parties. Gambling companies are prohibited from providing electronic cards, money and other means of payment if visitors are short of funds."
The new decree imposes strict payment restrictions, with banks and non-bank credit institutions prohibited from accepting payments from individuals to foreign gambling companies (1). Cryptocurrency use for betting and winnings is permitted exclusively through High-Tech Park resident companies operating crypto platforms or cryptocurrency exchanges (1). Licensed online casino operators must use random number generators for game fairness and provide information security compliance certificates, with casino owners required to deposit at least 2,250,000 Belarusian rubles as license coverage (2). These comprehensive measures ensure Belarus maintains tight regulatory control over online bingo and all gambling activities while protecting players from fraud and addiction (1)(2).
Source:
https://www.belarus.by/en/government/documents/lukashenko-signs-decree-regulating-gambling-business_i_0000192216.html
https://www.igamingtoday.com/gambling-regulation-in-belarus/
Last updated: 28-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
