Lukashenko Was Angered By An Ad Featuring Solodukha

The dictator was concerned that he was being linked to the gambling industry.

Lukashenko made a show of getting angry at advertisements for the gambling industry, which had been operating successfully and thriving in the country for years with the full connivance of the authorities, BelTA reports.

“What do you call them: ‘spin the goose’—you’ve hung these ads everywhere. It’s gotten to the point where it seems as if my own family is involved in this. My family… They’re giving me a hard time every single day. They’re hounding me to get me to pay attention to this,” Lukashenko said.

“What’s going on in this country: everyone here is ‘spinning the goose.’ Pay attention to this—take it seriously,” he instructed.

The phrase “spin the goose” became famous thanks to the betting company “Maxline,” in which the singer Alexander Solodukha appeared.

As reported by the website Charter97.org, after casinos were banned in Russia in 2009, Belarus became one of the main hubs for the gambling industry in the region. One of the largest offline casinos operating in the country is Shangri La.

“Shangri La is owned by companies registered in Cyprus, which are linked to Alexei Oleksin—one of Lukashenko’s so-called “front men” who is subject to sanctions,” — says Ivashkevich.

Other major casinos operating in Belarus include the “Opera” casino in Minsk and the “M1” casino on the border between Belarus and Russia. Both are owned by Russian investors.

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