Lithuanian authorities coordinate response to unlicensed gambling sites
Lithuanian authorities met in Vilnius on 20 November to coordinate action against unlicensed online gambling and related digital financial crime. The Gambling Supervisory Authority said nearly 2,000 illegal gambling websites were listed, while existing rules require a court order before internet providers can block a domain. Card-initiated gambling transactions have been limited to operators on the official White List since 1 May 2025.
Operators outside Lithuania’s White List face restricted card transactions, while authorities are seeking faster ways to disrupt unlicensed sites.