Belarus

    Coat of Arms

    Coat of arms of the country of Belarus

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    Population
    • Population: 9413446 people.
    • Official Language: Belarusian, Russian
    • HDI: 0,801
    • Salary: $499
    • Poverty rate: 1.3%
    • Gini: 24.4%
    • The believing population: 34%
    • Main religion: Christianity (71.2%)
    • Second religion: Atheism (28.6%)
    Harmful habits
    • Alcohol: 10.6 litres/year
    • Smoking: 30.5%
    Internet
    • Internet users: 73.6%
    • Mobile Internet: 65.9%
    • Landline Internet: 32.7%
    • Internet speed: 10.0 Mbps
    • Country Top Level Domain: .BY
    General information about the country
    • Country name:
      Belarus
    • Code (2-digit):
      BY
    • Continent:
      Europe
    • Country level:
      Tier 2
    • Capital:
      Minsk
    • Country area:
      207595 sq km.
    • Telephone code:
      +375
    • Currency (code):
      Belarusian ruble (BYN)
    Geographical features of the country

    Administrative division into regions

    Region (6): Brest, Vitebsk, Gomel, Grodno, Minsk, Mogilev.

    Features of the country

    The present-day territory of the country was partially or completely occupied by the following states: Hunnic Empire, Old Russian State, Polotsk Principality, Turov Principality, Vitebsk Principality, Smolensk Grand Duchy, Kiev Principality, Volyn Principality, Vladimir Rus, Galicia-Volyn Principality, Mongol Empire, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Russian Kingdom, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, Russian Empire, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

    Belarus has access to the following lakes: Naroch, Osveyskoye.

    The following rivers flow through the territory: Dnieper, Western Dvina (Daugava), Neman, Pripyat, Western Bug, Sozh, Berezina, Vilia, Narew, Drut, Myarkis, Zilupe (Blue), Disna, Kotra, Vedrich.

    Gambling regulation
    • Online casinos:
      Regulated
    • Online sports betting:
      Regulated
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    The main legal norms and regulations of the gambling industry in Belarus
    The main legal rules and regulations of the gambling industry in Belarus are set out in the Decree of the President of the Republic of Belarus No. 450 ‘On Licensing of Certain Types of Activities’. Land-based, online casinos, bookmakers' offices and totalisators are regulated.

    All companies are required to have a licence. The document is issued by the Ministry of Taxes and Levies of the Republic of Belarus.

    Advertising of gambling in Belarus is allowed, but with restrictions. It is prohibited to advertise gambling for children, as well as to mislead customers about the probability of winning.

    Top brands in the country

    The best online casinos and bookmakers (October 2024):

    • Betera
    • Fonbet
    • Belbet
    • Winline
    • Marathon
    • Maxline
    • 1xBet
    • Gg.by
    • Betcity
    • Brazino 777
    Online Gambling in the country

    Not only locals, but also citizens of neighbouring countries play in Belarusian casinos.

    After the ban on casinos in the Russian Federation, many Russians headed to Belarus. Players from Ukraine, Georgia, Turkey, etc. also come to Belarus.

    Audience division:

    • Men - 59.1 per cent
    • Women - 40.9%

    Men traditionally dominate, especially in online casinos. However, the share of women is gradually increasing.

    Age group involvement:

    • 43.6% - 21-24 years old;
    • 34% - 25-34 years old;
    • 15.2% - 35-44 years old;
    • 4.1 per cent - 45-54 years;
    • 3% - 55 years and older.

    The primary audience is young adults between the ages of 21 and 34. Participation of older people after the age of 45 is significantly lower.

    People aged 35-55 are more likely to visit land-based casinos. They appreciate the atmosphere, social aspect and traditional types of gambling. Younger people favour online platforms.

    The middle class is the largest group. They have a stable income and can afford occasional bets.

    Low-income players are more likely to play for small amounts at online casinos via mobile devices.

    Top devices played on:

    • XiaoMI Redmi Note 8 Pro;
    • XiaoMI Redmi Note 8;
    • XiaoMI Redmi 9;
    • XiaoMI Redmi Note 9;
    • Samsung Galaxy A51.

    The gambling industry in Belarus is actively developing, also thanks to the loyal legislation.

    The gambling business has been legalised and regulated since 2006. Gambling is a licensed activity.

    The legal ones include totalisators, online gambling establishments, casinos, bookmaker's offices, and slot machine halls. They are officially authorised on the territory of the country.

    Age limit: 21+

    Online casinos were legalised only in 2018. A presidential decree allowed the organisation and conduct of gambling on the internet, as well as ‘the maintenance of a virtual gambling establishment’, i.e. online casinos.

    Popular types of gambling in Belarus are:

    • lotteries;
    • sports betting - especially on football, hockey and tennis;
    • online casinos - interest has grown strongly since the pandemic;
    • slot machines - both in land-based halls and online;
    • poker;
    • roulette;
    • blackjack.

    As of March 2024, there are 26 land-based casinos and 195 slot machine halls in Belarus. Gambling involves 4-5 per cent of the total population.

    The most popular Belarusian gaming software developer and supplier of slot machines is Belatra.