The Lithuanian Gaming Control Authority has published its Q1 2026 data showing that operators’ gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached €65.7m, up 6% compared with the same period last year.
The data points to an ongoing structural shift in the market, with online gambling continuing to expand and now accounting for 76% of total market revenue.
Online gambling GGR increased by 13.5% in Q1 2026, reaching €50.1m, while land-based gambling fell by 11.9% to €15.6m.
Performance across verticals was mixed. Online betting GGR fell by almost 20% to €8.7m, while online table and slot games rose by 25% to €41.2m.
In the land-based segment, table games increased by 6.5% to €3.8m, while slot machine GGR declined by 13% to €10.1m.
Lottery ticket turnover rose by 3.6% in Q1 2026. Lottery tickets worth €40.9m were distributed, up 3.6%, and €23.9m in winnings were paid out, an increase of 11.2%.
The Lithuanian Ministry of Finance has proposed a new law requiring anyone who wishes to participate in gambling, whether online or in person, to hold a player card. The proposal has been submitted to the government for consideration.
The introduction of the card would enable the centralised recording of player activity, with all transactions logged in a single database. This would allow authorities and operators to better manage risk and help prevent excessive losses.
The proposed card is related to the government’s plans to introduce loss limits.
In February, the Lithuanian Government also discussed initiatives aimed at blocking illegal gambling websites.
Implementing the proposed Lithuanian player card is a technically demanding process, a transition period is planned, with the relevant provisions planned to enter into force on 1 January 2029
