Lithuanian authorities propose mandatory gambling cards and cashless venues
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Lithuania’s Finance Ministry and Gambling Supervisory Authority presented proposed gambling-law amendments in the Seimas on 10 November. The proposals would require a player card for gambling both in venues and online, and end cash use in gambling venues; the authority’s head said the measures aim to reduce gambling access and harm.
Lithuania’s Finance Ministry and Gambling Supervisory Authority have proposed mandatory player cards and an end to cash at gambling venues in amendments presented to the Seimas.
Under the draft law, anyone wishing to gamble in person or remotely would need a player card.
Virginijus Daukšys, head of the Gambling Supervisory Authority, said the proposals aim to reduce access to gambling and harm to mental health. Daukšys said ending cash use in venues would reduce money laundering and other risks.