TOP-5 of CIS countries with legalized online gambling

How we selected

The CIS countries are counted, where on October 24, 2025 online games are officially allowed and regulated (online casinos and/or online bookmaking).

We look at: the volume of legalization (casino vs only rates), transparency of licenses, tax stability, advertising restrictions/RG/AML.

1) Belarus - full online casino and betting

What is allowed: online casino, betting, poker - with a state license.

Regulator/supervision: MNS, centralized monitoring of operations; strict KYC/AML and self-exclusion.

Licensing: separate online permits, software certification, data storage in the country.

Taxes/payments: combined from GGR load and fees; there are requirements for payment channels and reporting.

Why in the top: the most "solid" online model in the CIS with strict but understandable supervision.

2) Armenia - online casinos and bookmaking are legal, taxes have been increased in 2025

What's allowed: Online casinos/locally licensed betting; developed B2C/B2B market.

Regulator/frame: laws "On winning games, online games and casinos," etc.; from 2025 - a new tax regime (turnover tax 10% and an increase in fees), tougher advertising.

Licensing: local registration, technical requirements, age-gating control and RG.

Why in the top: a mature online market with a transparent system, albeit with a growing fiscal burden.

3) Uzbekistan - "newcomer" 2025: the official issuance of licenses for online has started

What is allowed: from January 1, 2025 - licensed online games, bookmakers and lotteries; compliance practices are formed.

Regulator: NARO (NAPP) and relevant departments (including the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Central Bank) - joint control of AML/responsibility.

Licensing/procedures: approved requirements for license, monitoring, reporting; course to the "white" market and blocking illegal immigrants.

Why on top: The new model's rapid rollout and low entry threshold make the jurisdiction interesting for starters and pilots.

4) Kyrgyzstan - lay for online provided, but the market is narrow (focus on foreigners)

What is allowed: after law 2022 - casinos, slots, bookmakers; online casinos/games are allowed, but the ecosystem is still building. The key limitation is that participants in the terrestrial sector are only foreigners; online segment in the stage of "adjustment" of practice.

Regulator/frame: relevant ministries; emphasis on tourism, age 21 +.

Why in the top: the presence of a legal circuit for online with little competition; need careful legal preparation and a limited funnel test lounge.

5) Kazakhstan - online bookmaking under license, online casinos are prohibited

What is allowed: online betting only (bookmaker/sweepstakes) - under a local license; online casinos and slots are prohibited.

Regulator/frame: Ministry of Culture/specialized bodies; increased bans on online casino advertising, pressure on gray traffic/influencers.

Why in the top: one of the largest and most solvent markets in the CIS with "white" online bookmaking - even with the ban on online casinos.

Quick reference: what exactly is "online allowed" in the top 5

allowed normatively, but practices and scale differ from mature markets; requires additional configuration of licenses/infrastructure.

What it means for operators and affiliates

Belarus. Rely on strict compliance: local servers/logging, technical certification, clear payment hygiene.

Armenia. Lay the growth of the tax burden and revise the unit economy; monitor advertising restrictions (offline/online platforms).

Uzbekistan. Window of opportunity 2025: it is profitable to enter through the first wave of licenses, but AML procedures and transparent reporting are critical.

Kyrgyzstan. Pilot the "light portfolio" and partnerships with tourist infra; wait for the ripening of online regulation.

Kazakhstan. Focus on sports betting and brand-safe marketing: strict ban on online casinos and sanctions for promoting gray sites.

Risks and pitfalls

Advertising and influencers. Kazakhstan and Armenia tighten promo rules and responsibility for promoting illegal immigrants; check the and placements. AM domains.

Fiscal volatility. In Armenia - a noticeable increase in costs; in new markets (Uzbekistan) it is possible to adjust rates/fees in 2025-2026.

Application practices. In Kyrgyzstan, there is formally an online frame, but the operating "firmware" is still being formed - set the time for approval/certification.

In 2025, the TOP-5 of CIS jurisdictions with legal online gambling look like this: Belarus, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan.

If online casinos are important to you out of the box, look towards Belarus, Armenia and Uzbekistan. If your model is a sports book with strong local distribution, Kazakhstan and (as practice matures) Kyrgyzstan are suitable. In any case, success depends on a local license, strict AML/RG compliance and accurate marketing.