Lithuania's gambling market grew 16.8% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year. Total GGR reached €153.6m against €131.5m a year earlier, the regulator LPT reported.
Remote operators accounted for roughly 78% of all sector revenue. Online gambling generated €119.9m in GGR, up 25% year-on-year. Land-based venues lost 5%, with GGR falling to €33.7m. The lottery segment posted turnover of €87.73m (+8.6%) and GGR of €38.44m (+6.2%). As of 30 June, two private companies operated the main lotteries.
Category A slots drive online
Performance inside the remote channel diverged. Category A slots delivered €85.7m GGR (+33%), table games €12.3m (+34%). Category B slots collapsed 63% to €424,800. Land-based tables held flat at €7.7m.
Tax receipts from gambling rose 11.4% to €46.43m. Casinos and operators contributed €30.67m, lotteries €15.76m. By mid-year, 12 closed joint-stock companies held licences to organise gambling in the country.
Earlier in 2026, Lithuania's Ministry of Finance proposed mandatory player cards to monitor deposits and winnings both online and offline. The system is scheduled to launch on 1 January 2029.
