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EGBA files complaint against Walletto with Lithuania’s central bank

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The European Gaming and Betting Association filed a formal complaint with the Bank of Lithuania against payment provider Walletto, alleging it processed transactions linked to unlicensed gambling platforms. EGBA said trial payments in its investigation showed Walletto services were used to deposit funds on several platforms, and called for coordinated action across payment providers, regulators and card networks.

The complaint raises concerns about payment processing channels allegedly used by unlicensed gambling platforms.

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EGBA complains to Bank of Lithuania over Walletto’s alleged gambling payment processing

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) filed a complaint with the Bank of Lithuania against payment provider Walletto, alleging that it processed payments linked to illegal online gambling operators serving European consumers. EGBA said its investigation identified transactions that suggested Walletto services had handled deposits on several unauthorised platforms. The association called for coordinated action by gambling and financial regulators, payment providers and card networks.

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