Lithuania's Ministry of Finance has proposed Gaming Law amendments that would require every gambler to obtain a physical or digital player card and would eliminate cash transactions at gambling venues. The system would record deposits, winnings, gambling activity and customer-set financial and time limits across operators.
Financial checks and timing
Operators would also have to assess customers' income and financial capacity. Anyone choosing a maximum monthly loss limit above €20,000 would need to provide supporting evidence such as salary certificates, tax returns or bank statements; customers who fail to provide the documents would not be allowed to gamble.
The draft is intended to reduce gambling-related harm and money-laundering risks. The wider amendments are proposed to take effect on 1 May 2027, while player cards and non-cash payments would start on 1 January 2029, with a transition period for equipment upgrades. The proposals are not yet law and would require substantial changes to operator onboarding, payments and cross-brand player monitoring.