Baltics

Lithuanian Gambling Regulator Warns Unlicensed Operators

The HALLO ECHO

  The Lithuanian Gaming Control Authority has released a warning to operators about illegal remote gambling in the country, as well as adding new sites to its blacklist of unlicensed operations. The Authority, which operates under the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania, reminded operators that the Gaming Law of the Republic of…

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Lithuania Approves Creation of Online-only Gaming Licences

The HALLO ECHO

  The Seimas, Lithuania’s legislature, has approved the first reading of amendments that would allow online-only gaming licences in the country. At the moment, only operators that have a licence to offer land-based gaming can hold a remote gambling permit in Lithuania. Online-only operators must partner with land-based licensees to be able to offer gaming…

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Lithuanian Gaming Regulator Imposes Fine of €10,814 on Unigames

The HALLO ECHO

  The Lithuanian Gambling Supervisory Authority has issued a €10,814 fine to operator Unigames for organising gambling “outside the gambling regulation”. An inspection carried out by the regulator found that the combined betting function used by Unigames’ via a BetBuilder feature were outside of the requirements specified in the company’s rules. The regulator determined that…

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Evoplay secures certification with GLI to enter Lithuania

The HALLO ECHO

  Game development studio Evoplay has just been awarded certification with Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) for its library of proprietary slot titles to be used in the Lithuanian market as the studio continues to grow out its European foothold. The news will see Evoplay bring 40 of its high-quality games to the Lithuanian market following its…

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Lithuania Prohibits Gambling Promotion

The HALLO ECHO

  Lithuania’s parliament has passed a law that bans gambling promotion activities in all forms. The parliament passed an amendment to the effect on the country’s Law on Gambling, with 105 votes in favour and 14 abstentions. With the new law coming into the effect, gambling operators will not be allowed to conduct gambling trials,…

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Lithuanian Gaming Control Authority Fines UAB New Miracle

The HALLO ECHO

  The Lithuanian Gaming Control Authority has issued a fine to lottery operator UAB New Miracle after ruling that it breached regulations related to money laundering and terrorist financing. The Authority investigated the operator’s activities in 2019 and 2020, identifying a series of failings in the process. According to the Authority, UAB New Miracle did…

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