On November 20, 2025, government agencies examined fake internet domains that are used to lure people into unlicensed gambling, in an effort to bring state institutions to address regulatory gaps exploited by illegal gambling operators. Various stakeholders took part in the initiative, state institutions like the Gambling Supervision Service (GSS), the National Cybersecurity Centre, the
On November 20, 2025, government agencies examined fake internet domains that are used to lure people into unlicensed gambling, in an effort to bring state institutions to address regulatory gaps exploited by illegal gambling operators.
Various stakeholders took part in the initiative, state institutions like the Gambling Supervision Service (GSS), the National Cybersecurity Centre, the Bank of Lithuania, the National Police Department, and the State Tax Inspectorate were part of the discussions, as well as the fact-checking organization Debunk.org had its input.
According to examinations by the GSS, there are over 2,000 blacklisted gambling domains, and they are adding new domains to the list almost weekly. After this, the regulator seeks a judicial order that blocks the domain, as well as prohibits banks from processing transactions between users and banned platforms.
Digital fraud was another point of discussion, which costs Europe more than $4.61 billion per year. Social media has a huge role in this, as more than 50% of such fraud occurs through Meta-owned platforms.
The government has also taken a big step in imposing a ban on gambling advertising, which is to be finalized in 2028. During this period, operators must comply with strict marketing conditions, which is the government’s hope to reduce exposure to gambling while operators adjust to the upcoming rules.
This shows the clear direction the Lithuanian government is taking in the gambling regulation path, as they plan to implement stricter oversight, collaboration between state institutions, and crackdowns on illegal operators.