Lukashenko on gambling ads: 'They're suffocating me'

The head of state sharply criticized gambling advertisements. He said that 'spin the goose' ads and online casinos are everywhere, even reaching his family: 'They're suffocating me to pay attention to this.'

He tasked Dmitry Krutoy to seriously address the issue. While the industry brings revenue to the budget, that's no reason to cover cities with posters.

'We have a clean, beautiful country for the people. Well, perhaps some things aren't for the people. According to that audit, huge amounts of money are flowing out of our country,' Lukashenko said.

He reminded of the audit findings: 'huge amounts of money are leaving the country.'

Conclusion: 'There must be no deviation from the state's interests,' and 'we shouldn't rush everywhere for this money.'