Belarus’ Ministry of Taxes and Duties has detailed the security requirements that gambling operators must follow to protect players, staff and premises.
During operating hours, gambling establishments must use manual alarm systems that allow staff to quickly signal incidents and trigger a law enforcement response.
Outside operating hours, venues must rely on technical security systems to protect buildings and facilities. These systems enable 24-hour monitoring by state security units, although this requirement does not apply to betting shops and totalisators.
The rules also cover cash storage areas and safes. Where such facilities are in place, operators must ensure round-the-clock protection using approved technical security systems operated by the Interior Ministry’s security units.
However, there is no legal obligation for gambling venues to install safes or secure rooms, with the decision left to individual operators.
The regulatory framework in Belarus has recently been tightened with additional financial controls.
New regulations took effect on 11 March in Belarus. Belarusian citizens are prohibited from transferring funds to foreign unlicensed operators, and banks are required to block such transactions. Gambling operators are required to verify the identity of their players.
Operators must also verify that the payment cards, e-wallets and accounts used belong to the player. If the ownership cannot be confirmed, any transfers of funds will be blocked.
Ministry for Taxes and Levies warned that using another person’s cards, accounts, or documents might result in financial penalties or criminal charges.
Players are permitted to have only one account per online gambling operator. Any duplicate accounts will be blocked.
From 2 February 2026, Belarusian banks began blocking certain card transactions linked to gambling on unlicensed foreign sites
