Lithuanian gambling sector sees strong first half
Lithuanian gambling revenue rose 16.8 per cent year-on-year.
Lithuania.- The gambling industry in Lithuania saw strong results in the first half of 2026, with overall market gross gaming revenue (GGR) climbing 16.8 per cent year-on-year to €153.6m in the first six months of the year. Figures released by the Gambling Supervision Authority showed that the expansion was again fuelled largely by remote gambling.
Remote gambling accounted for around 78 per cent of total revenue at €119.9m in GGR, a 25 per cent year-on-year increase. Land-based venues saw a 5 per cent downturn, recording €33.7m in GGR.
Lottery activity, run by two private companies, also contributed to the upward trend. Ticket turnover rose 8.6 per cent to €87.73m, while prize payouts increased 10.5 per cent to €49.29m. This left lottery GGR at €38.44m, representing a 6.2 per cent rise compared to the same period last year.
Tax receipts from gambling climbed 11.4 per cent to €46.43m. Casinos and other gambling organisers contributed €30.67m, while lottery operators added €15.76m.
Within remote gambling, product-level performance varied significantly. Category A slot machines were the standout performers, generating €85.7m in GGR, up by a third compared to 2025. Remote table games also grew strongly, with GGR rising 34 per cent to €12.3m.
In contrast, Category B slot machines saw revenue collapse by 63 per cent to €424,800. Physical table games remained steady, producing €7.7m in GGR. The overall number of gambling devices and venues showed a slight contraction compared with the previous year.
In April, the Ministry of Finance proposed the introduction of mandatory player cards for gambling in Lithuania. The system, scheduled to take effect on January 1 2029, would require every gambler to hold a card that links activity across operators. The aim is to be able to monitor gambling behaviour across both online and land-based venues. The Ministry stated that the initiative is intended to strengthen oversight of deposits and winnings while tightening controls on gambling behaviour.
