EU-Regulated National
Lithuania licence.
LPT
Multi-market operators with Baltic strategy, Lithuanian-language product.
What the regulator asks for
Year one cost
€200k-€400k Year 1
Annual licence fees vary by type. Centralised electronic monitoring system mandatory since November 2021. Local Lithuanian entity required.
Timeline
6-9 months
Lošimų priežiūros tarnyba (LPT) is technically competent. Pre-application engagement helps.
Gaming tax
18% on player winnings (flat). Operator gaming tax tiered.
Marketing climate
Tightening. "Mandatory gambler's card" proposal under consultation 2026.
The market
Lithuania regulates online gambling through the Law on Gambling, overseen by the Gaming Control Authority (LPT). A licence runs for five years. Every transaction is monitored electronically in real time through a central system, so your platform must connect to it from day one.
How the application runs
LPT application, Lithuanian entity, technical certification, mandatory monitoring-system integration.
Ongoing compliance
Self-exclusion register. AML under Lithuanian framework.
What you can and cannot say
Moderate restrictions; "mandatory gambler's card" proposal would centralise spending tracking across operators if enacted.
The honest read
What it means for your plan
A solid licence in the Baltic cluster. The proposed "gambler's card" would change how you do CRM and acquisition in a big way if it becomes law. Watch this through 2026.
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