Baltics

Lithuanian Regulator Issues Fines to Gaming Strategy Group and Tete-a-Tete Casino

The HALLO ECHO

  Lithuania’s Gambling Supervisory Authority has issued fines to Gaming Strategy Group, the operator of Betsson-owned Betsafe in the country, and Tete-a-Tete Casino. Gaming Strategy Group was fined €25,000 for breaching rules regarding advertising after it distributed a newsletter to 10,430 customers about an online game. Sent in February this year, the newsletter included information…

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Lithuanian and Ukrainian Regulators Sign MoU

The HALLO ECHO

  The Gaming Control Authority under the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania and the Gambling and Lotteries Regulation Commission of Ukraine have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of supervision of gambling and lotteries. Understanding the importance of international cooperation, exchange of information and best practices, and feeling…

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Breaking into the Baltics: APIgrator is certified in Lithuania

The HALLO ECHO

  APIgrator, an innovative solution for the rapid integration of games into gambling platforms, is now certified on the Lithuanian market. Lithuania only recently popped up on the iGaming industry’s radar, but thanks to its dynamic economy and the pro-gambling stance of its government, it has quickly attracted the attention of the gambling community. Online…

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Lithuania Approves New Lottery & Gaming Tax Law Amendments

The HALLO ECHO

  The Seimas of Lithuania has sanctioned new amendments to the national Gambling Law and the Lottery & Gaming Tax Law. Gambling Law amendments will see the Lithuania Gambling Control Authority introduce a new type of licence for “the organisation (of) remote gambling services”. The introduction of a new remote gambling licence is required in…

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Lithuania Sets New Lottery Age Purchase to +18

The HALLO ECHO

  The Budget and Finance Committee of Lithuania’s Seimas (Parliamentary Assembly) has completed a draft decree proposing new standards on lottery play and advertising for the Baltic state. The Committee’s headline measure has called on parliament to undertake a vote to raise the minimum age of purchase of lottery tickets from 16-to-18 years of age.…

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Lithuanian Regulator Imposes Fine of €6789 on 7bet

The HALLO ECHO

  The Lithuanian Gambling Supervisory Authority has issued 7bet operator Amber Gaming with a fine of €6789 for breaching the national laws brought in last year regarding the promotion of gambling. An investigation from the Commission found that on 13 October and 4 November in 2021, and also on 4 February this year, Amber Gaming…

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