Compliance Updates

Belarus legalises online gambling

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6 years ago

April 4, 2019

Niji Narayan

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The government of Belarus has legalized online casinos. The document related to this was signed by President Alexander Lukashenko back in August 2018. As per the document, online casinos became a legalized entity in Belarus from April 1.

The decree has also changed some rules for all type of gambling. Gambling is now available to citizens over the age of 21. Each player must undergo a mandatory identification procedure.

Online casinos have the right to operate only under an official license. In addition, the companies must have a security deposit on their bank accounts to ensure payout of the winnings. Its size reaches more than 1 million dollars. New rules also require all online casinos to be connected to a special computer cash register system to control the cash flow.

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Niji Narayan

Niji Narayan has been in the writing industry for well over a decade or so. He prides himself as one of the few survivors left in the world who have actually mastered the impossible art of copy editing. Niji graduated in Physics and obtained his Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism. He has always interested in sports writing and travel writing. He has written for numerous websites and his in-depth analytical articles top sports magazines like Cricket Today and Sports Today. He reports gaming industry headlines from all around the globe.