Online gambling law and regulation in Lithuania

Operators based in the EEA are able to apply for a licence to provide online gambling services to customers in Lithuania (subject to establishing a local company or a local branch). The following games are authorised to be offered online: table games (roulette, card and dice games); slot machines; betting; totalisator; and bingo.

In recent years various amendments have been adopted to limit problem gambling, e.g. restrictions on advertising and promotion of gambling. Enforcement in Lithuania is strict and the regulatory authority is proactive. The authority also takes regular actions against unlicensed foreign operators by blocking access to their websites and taking other access-blocking measures.

[1] Online gambling licences are available for locally established operators (local companies or branches). Operation of online gambling requires a dedicated online gambling licence.

[2] Sports are covered by “betting” and “totalisator” licences in Lithuania.

[3] Card games are covered by “tables games and category A machine games” licence.

[4] No separate “casino” licence exists. Casino games are covered by “table games and category A machine games” licence

[5] Online lottery licencses are available for locally established operators (local companies or branches). Lotteries are subject to a slightly different regulatory regime compared to gambling.