Launching an online casino in Belarus
Belarus licenses online casino and tightened the rules in 2026. Who issues the licence, what the new decree requires of operators and players, and what that means for a brand. Checked on 27 September 2026.
What licence does an online casino need in Belarus?
A gambling licence from the Ministry of Taxes and Duties covering a virtual gambling establishment. Online casino is legal for licensed Belarusian operators, which must hold a reserve of BYN 4.05 million, and banks must refuse Belarusian citizens' payments to foreign gambling operators.
The Ministry of Taxes and Duties issues gambling licences. Decree No. 226, in force since 11 March 2026 and summarised by BelTA, requires players to open an account either in person at the operator's land-based venue or by video session, allows one account per player per operator, and gives virtual venues until 1 July 2027 to obtain test protocols from the gambling monitoring centre.
| Belarus | |
|---|---|
| Regulator | Ministry of Taxes and Duties |
| Licence | Gambling licence for a virtual gambling establishment; reserve of BYN 4.05 million (source) |
| Player rules | In-person or video verification, one account per operator, own cards and accounts only |
| Currency | Belarusian rouble (BYN) |
| Languages | Russian and Belarusian |
| Popular payments | Bank cards, the ERIP payment system |
How does a Belarusian launch work on WW Games?
The Belarusian licence and company are yours; WW Games supplies the platform. Licensing is the operator's responsibility and depends on the markets served. WW Games does not hold or sublicense a gambling licence, and can put you in touch with licensing providers.
The Belarusian regime ties online play to a local operator with test protocols from the national monitoring centre, so the platform will be part of the licence process. The storefront runs in Russian from day one. Check sanctions exposure for every company in the chain before planning a Belarusian launch.
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Belarus questions
Is online casino legal in Belarus?
Yes, for operators licensed by the Ministry of Taxes and Duties to run a virtual gambling establishment.
What changed with Decree 226?
From 11 March 2026 players must verify in person or by video, may hold one account per operator and must pay from their own cards; banks refuse payments to foreign gambling operators.
Can an offshore casino serve Belarusian players?
No. Banks must refuse Belarusian citizens' payments to foreign gambling operators.
Plan a Belarusian launch
Tell us where you are with the licence and payments; we will map the platform side around it.