The Lithuanian Gaming Supervision Authority has published gross gaming revenue (GGR) figures for H1 2026, highlighting that total industry GGR increased 16.8% year-over-year to €153.6m. Q1 2026 GGR amounted to €65.7m, up 6%.
Out of the total, online contributed €119.9m to the GGR, an increase of 25%. At the same time land-based gambling declined 5% to €33.7m.
Remote slot machines contributed €85.7m to total GGR, or 55%, reporting a 33% increase. Remote table games GGR increased approximately 34% rising to €12.29m. Online betting GGR remained largely flat at approximately €21m.
Total lottery sales amounted to €87.7m, out of this €49.3m was paid out in winnings.
Furthermore, the state budget received €46.43m from gambling and lottery taxes, a 11.4% growth. Out of this amount lotteries organisers contributed €15.76m, while other gambling operators paid €30.67m.
This market growth comes at a time when the Government is considering changing local regulations. In June, it backed a proposal for mandatory player cards and the elimination of cash payments in gambling venues.
These player cards would store all of the user's information, including transactions. It is envisioned that a centralised recording system of all player data would be developed, which would be of use to operators and authorities in identifying early signs of gambling harm among individuals.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Finance recently recommended that the Government reject a parliamentary initiative to increase gambling taxes and licensing fees.
The proposed amendments, put forward by MP Ligita Girskienė of the Lithuanian Greens Union, would increase the lottery tax rate to 25% and the tax on table games, bingo and gaming machines to 30%.
The Ministry argues that the industry has already faced higher taxes and new responsible gambling requirements since 2025.
Implementing the proposed Lithuanian player card is a technically demanding process, a transition period is reportedly planned, with the relevant provisions planned to enter into force on 1 January 2029
