Belarus was a part of the former USSR until 1990 when most of Eastern
Europe experienced the downfall of communism. Belarus casinos still
have a Russian atmosphere, which adds to the experience. There are a
total of 25 casinos in Belarus today for the entertainment of tourists
and locals alike. Minsk, the capital city, hosts 19 of them, and the
others are in the following cities: Brest one, Gomel one, Grodno two,
and Vitebsk one.
Belarus casinos practice legal gambling approved by the government under
strict laws and regulations. While most of Minsk casinos are open 24
hours a day due to the fact that they are either situated in a hotel
resort or a club, the casinos in other cities have fixed schedules,
which may vary from casino to casino. However, in general, they are
open from 8 pm to 5 am on weekdays and 10 am to 5 am on weekends.
Belarus casinos' laws require one to be at least 18 years of age or more
in order to participate in any form of gambling or consume alcoholic
beverages. While they may not be as strict on checking one's age with a
drink order, a photo identification proving your age will be absolutely
necessary in order to enter a casino. Some casinos also have an
entrance fee, which is usually under the form of a coupon that you can
use later in the casino. Most Belarus casinos entertain their players
with free drinks and snacks if you are playing a game.
Even though most Belarus casinos are not large, they practice all
international games such as poker, roulette, blackjack, Caribbean stud
poker, and many more. Slot machines are present in all Belarus casinos
and are usually available to players 24 hours a day, even if the casino
tables are not. If you are new to any of the casino games, experienced
dealers are available to teach and assist you.
The official language in Belarus is Russian and Belarusian; however, in
the casinos most dealers speak English fluently in order to entertain
and assist the international tourists. Belarus is starting to
experience a flow of tourists, mostly from its neighboring countries:
Lithuania, Ukraine, Poland, Latvia, and Russia, but also from around the
world. Its hospitable people make the trip pleasant and enjoyable.
To check on available vacation packages to Belarus, you can log online
or seek the advice of your travel agent. You will be able to find
Belarus casinos online, as well.
