An appraisal was provided to SBC News by the Gambling Control Authority of Lithuania that the mechanism was viewed as a new central control passed due to amendments to the Gaming Law of the Republic of Lithuania as approved by the Ministry of Finance.
Though controversial to some, The Ministry of Finance backed the measure arguing that stricter controls are necessary to strengthen consumer protections and improve regulatory compliance of operators of a high risk sector.
Under the new framework, all customers who engage with gambling services of 18 licences land-based casinos, 50 arcade halls and 10 online licences must use a personalised gambling card linked directly to their player profile and national ID – a mandatory requirement that will be implemented via a phased approach to the Gaming Law from 2027 to 2028.
The reforms place..