Lithuania requires payment firms to block transactions with unlicensed gambling operators
Lithuania approved a law on 14 January requiring financial institutions to block card payments to unlicensed gambling operators, the government said. The Gaming Supervisory Authority will publish a list of companies permitted to offer remote gaming, while non-compliant payment service managers may face fines of €1,800 to €3,800. The authority blocked 1,809 illegal sites between 2016 and the end of 2024.
Payment providers must apply the new blocking requirement, with potential fines for managers who fail to comply.