Lithuania Plans to Regulate Online Gambling

A new draft law to regulate online gambling could be submitted to the Lithuanian parliament later this year, news sites have reported.

Lithuania: State of Play

Until now, there has been much debate in Lithuania over whether online gambling should be regulated. It has never been formally recognized until now, but in practice offshore operators have offered their services to Lithuanian online gamblers without restrictions.

Local land-based gambling operators have been calling for the government to take action to follow the wave of reforms in the rest of Europe and regulate online gambling. As in other countries, they say that competition from unlicensed, unregulated online operators impacts their business.

Online gambling advocates say that regulation and licensing are the only way to ensure fair and responsible gambling for all citizens, and serve to stamp out industry corruption.

Where to Play

Although online gambling remains stuck in legal limbo in Lithuania, there are many reputable websites where Lithuanians can access casino games, sports betting, poker and more in a safe, secure and responsible gambling environment.

Among the leading online casinos enjoyed by Lithuanians are: William Hill Casino, All Slots Casino, bet365 and Winner Casino. All these casinos offer access to their sports betting and other platforms under the one account