The game is particularly appreciated for its simplicity, but also for the strategic skills it requires, especially in announcements, asset management, and bidding. During World War II, belote was popular among French soldiers, who played to pass the time and strengthen the spirit of camaraderie.

After the war, belote was exported to neighbouring countries and French colonies, particularly in North Africa and the Maghreb countries. The French and French-speaking community continues to play belote, and variations of the game are beginning to develop. At the same time, many regional variants of belote appeared, such as “belote coinchée” (or “coinche“), where players bid by announcing a contract, and “belote contrée”, which introduced the concepts of counter and overcounter to spice up the game. These variants enrich the game, adding new strategies and an additional competitive dimension.

The popularity of belote reached its peak in the second half of the twentieth century, when it was widely regarded as the national game in France. It is played in families, circles of friends, and even in organized tournaments. Belote associations and clubs were created, and standardised rules were adopted to facilitate the organisation of competitions. Belote tournaments multiplied in the 1980s and 1990s, with events organized in villages, bars, and even official competitions to crown belote champions.

With the advent of the Internet, belote finds a new lease of life in the digital world. Online platforms and mobile apps allow belote fans to play from home and challenge players from all over the world.