The Lithuanian gambling market displayed significant growth in the first half of 2026, experiencing a 16.8% increase compared to the same timeframe in 2025, as reported by the Gambling Supervision Authority (LPT) on Thursday.
The total gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the first six months of 2026 reached €153.6 million, which is up from €131.5 million during the same period last year. This growth was mainly attributed to a surge in remote gambling activities, which accounted for approximately 78% of the total revenue.
Remote gambling operators generated about €119.9 million in GGR, marking a significant year-on-year increase of 25%. In contrast, traditional brick-and-mortar venues saw a decline in performance, with GGR falling 5% to €33.7 million.
The lottery segment also saw positive growth, with ticket turnover rising 8.6% to €87.73 million. Prizes paid out increased by 10.5%, totaling €49.29 million, which resulted in a lottery GGR of €38.44 million—an improvement of 6.2% compared to H1 2025. As of June 30, 2026, two private companies operated the primary lotteries.
Tax revenue from the gambling sector experienced an 11.4% boost, reaching €46.43 million. Of this amount, casinos and other gambling operators contributed €30.67 million, while lottery operators paid €15.76 million into the state budget.
By mid-2026, there were 12 closed joint-stock companies licensed to conduct gambling activities in Lithuania.
In terms of product-level performance within the remote gambling sector, results varied. Remote Category A slot machines emerged as the top revenue producers, generating €85.7 million in GGR, reflecting a roughly 33% increase from the previous year. Remote table games also saw substantial growth, with GGR rising 34% to €12.3 million.
However, remote Category B slot machines experienced a drastic decline, with revenues plummeting 63% to €424,800. The physical table-games sector remained relatively stable, generating €7.7 million in GGR during this period.
Meanwhile, the overall number of gambling devices and venues slightly contracted compared to H1 2025.
Earlier this year, Lithuania's Ministry of Finance announced plans for mandatory "player cards" starting January 1, 2029. This initiative aims to enhance monitoring of individuals’ gambling activities across both online and physical venues, requiring every participant to have a card that allows government authorities to oversee deposits and winnings across different operators.
