Law on Gaming of the Republic of Lithuania

Regulation Summary

July 17, 2001: enacted
March 1, 2024: latest amendment
July 1, 2025: effective date for amendment, which raises the legal gambling age from 18 to 21 years old.

All entities operating or planning to operate gaming businesses in Lithuania.
Includes operators of land-based casinos, betting shops, gaming machines, bingo halls, and online gambling platforms.
Applies to both Lithuanian and foreign companies that wish to offer gambling services within the country.

Promotional lotteries and minor amusement devices not intended for gambling are exempt from licensing requirements.
National lotteries are regulated under separate legal provisions.

Online gambling operators must be licensed specifically for remote gaming.
The website must include clear terms and conditions, responsible gaming information, and age restrictions (players must be at least 21 years old).
Age verification tools must be implemented at account creation and during gameplay.
Operators must block access to unlicensed foreign gambling websites.
Online systems must ensure identity verification, secure payment processing, and detect suspicious transactions.
Any operator found facilitating access from sanctioned jurisdictions or blacklisted domains may be subject to investigation or license suspension.

Gambling advertising is strictly regulated and must not target minors or suggest gambling as a solution to personal problems.
Winnings above a certain threshold must be reported for tax purposes.
License holders must pay gaming taxes and comply with local tax laws.
In venues offering Category B gaming machines, bingo, Category A machines, table games, or totalisator betting, other commercial economic activities are generally prohibited—except for restaurants, bars, concert activities, and currency exchange services.

Players have the right to request exclusion from gambling services.
Personal data of players must be processed lawfully and protected in accordance with GDPR.
Players may request access to their gaming history and personal information.

Supervisory body: Gambling Supervision Authority under the Ministry of Finance.
Penalties include fines, license suspension or revocation, and administrative sanctions.
Fines may range up to EUR 1,500 for minor violations and significantly higher for repeated or serious breaches.