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Live casino in Lithuania 2026: licences, ad ban and the rules
Online casino is legal in Lithuania at operators licensed by the Gaming Control Authority. The live casinos on this page accept players from Lithuania, according to our data, and most of them are internationally licensed sites without a Lithuanian licence. Unlicensed sites are blocked in Lithuania.
Legal status
Is online live casino legal in Lithuania?
Checked 6 Oct 2026
Legal at Lithuanian-licensed operators
Lithuania has allowed online gaming since 2016 for operators licensed by the Gaming Control Authority under the Ministry of Finance. Unlicensed sites are blocked. A phased ban on gambling advertising began on 1 July 2025, with a full ban planned from 2028.
Summary of the law as checked on 6 October 2026. Not legal advice.
Sources: Law on Gaming (e-seimas.lrs.lt); Gaming Control Authority (lpt.lrv.lt); LRT, 1 July 2025.
Live casino in Lithuania: key facts
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2016
Online gaming becomes legal for licensed operators.
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2028
Year a full gambling advertising ban is due to start.
Timeline
How the rules developed in Lithuania
- 2016 Online gaming legalised for licensed operators.
- 2025 Phased advertising ban begins (1 July).
- 2028 Full advertising ban due.
Sources: e-seimas.lrs.lt; lpt.lrv.lt; LRT.
Offshore live casinos
Live casinos that accept players from Lithuania
Live casinos that take players from Lithuania. Most hold no Lithuanian licence, so the Gaming Control Authority does not supervise them and they can be blocked. Check a site's licence before you play. 18+.
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Live casino in Lithuania: FAQ
Is live casino legal in Lithuania?
Yes, at operators licensed by the Gaming Control Authority.
Is gambling advertising banned in Lithuania?
It is being phased out: tighter limits apply from 1 July 2025 and a full ban is due from 2028.
Why does this page list offshore casinos?
Each country page shows the live casinos in our ranking that accept players from that country. For Lithuania most of these are internationally licensed sites without a Lithuanian licence.
Is it legal to play at them from Lithuania?
Online gaming in Lithuania is legal at operators licensed by the Gaming Control Authority, and unlicensed sites are blocked. A site in this list without a Lithuanian licence is not authorised there. Check the law and a site's licence, then decide for yourself.
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