A general introduction to gambling law in Lithuania
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Gambling is defined in the Gaming Law as the playing of a game or mutual betting. It is permitted in Lithuania for category A machine and category B machine games, bingo, table games (roulette, card and dice games), totalisator, betting and remote gambling.
A game by category A machine means a game played when tokens are inserted into and the winnings are paid out in tokens by, a machine. A game in category B machine is played where coins or tokens is inserted and winings are in money or in token. Bingo is a card game with cards bearing numbers and a scoreboard. The amount of winners depends on the total amount and combination of numbers selected at random.
A game by category A machine means a game played when tokens are inserted into and the winnings are paid out in tokens by a machine. A game by type B machine is a games played where coins or tokens can be inserted and they are then paid in money or token.
A general introduction to gambling law in Lithuania explains the rules of table games, betting and live remote gaming. The rules are: Roulette is a game that is played by guessing in which slot a ball dropped on a spinning wheel will stop, card or dice games are played when the winner is chosen and the amount of winnings is determined on the basis of symbols of the cards dealt or the score of dice. Totalisator is game where the winings depends on stake and betting ratio fixed by the bookmaker in advance.
A general introduction to gambling law in Lithuania explains the rules of roulette, card games and dice games.
Lithuanian gambling is regulated and licensed by the Gaming Authority. Only a public or private limited liability company established as per the procedure of the Law on Companies can offer gambling services in Lithuania. The gambling organiser must apply to the city administrative division to get a permit to organise gambling in specific premises. The application must be filed within the relevant city. Offshore gambling can be organised in Lithuanian. Gambling licences are issued by Gaming Control Authority under the Ministry of Finance. Lithuanians can only organise betting in their own territory. Lithuania does not allow offshore gambling.
The price of a lottery ticket shall be fixed. Instant lotteries are won by the player choosing a ticket with printed numbers and/or symbols unknown to the players. Classic lotters are chosen by a correct choice of numbers or symbols. Sports lottery prizes are decided by correct selection of correct numbers. The price for a sports lottery tickets shall also be set.
The Law and the Law on Lotteries of the Republic of Lithuania came into force on the 17 May 2001 and 1 July 2003.
Gambling in Lithuania is regulated by the Gaming Authority. The Authority is an institution set up under the Ministry of Finance. It is responsible for the implementation of state policy in the area of gambling.
A general introduction to gambling law in Lithuania. The requirements for Remote Gambling Devices, the Decree on Approving Rules on Licensing National and Local Lotteries, and the Gabbling Licenses Rules.
The Law provides for the implementation of the gambling law in Lithuania. The Authority will issue and cancel gaming licences, issue permits to open machine halls, bingo halls and gaming establishments (casinos), and organise remote gaming. It will also control compliance of gaming operators with requirements of laws and other legal acts regulating the organisation of games.
A general introduction to gambling law in Lithuania explains the procedure for issuing gaming licences and for regulating the organisation of gaming. It also explains how the Register of Gaming Devices of Lithuania is maintained.
Gambling law in Lithuania allows machine-based gaming only in gaming machine halls, bingo halls and gaming establishments. Remote gaming is organised according to the regulation for organising remote gaming. The Gaming Authority has set technical requirements for gambling electronic data management systems.
At least 10 gaming machines should be installed in gaming machine halls. Table games and games on gaming establishments (casinos) of category A must be played at least three gaming tables.
Gambling operators must have at least one of the following types of gambling licences to be eligible for the remote gambling permit: licence to operate table games, category A slot machines, licence for category B slot machine, bingo, and betting licence.
A general introduction to gambling law in Lithuania.
A gaming operator organising remote gaming must ensure that minor persons and persons prohibited from gaming cannot participate in remote games. The winnings fund of category A machines shall comprise at least 90% of the total amount of stakes, and the winings fund for category B machines at 80%. All gaming devices shall be owned by the gaming company or may be acquired by lease. Accredited agencies will conduct assessments of compliance of gaming device and remote game equipment with the requirements prescribed by Law and set by Gaming Authority. It is prohibited to pay by (debit and credit) cards and build ATMs in halls where gambling is organised.
A general introduction to gambling law in Lithuania explains the law. It explains that minors and people prohibited from gaming cannot participate in remote gaming. People taking part in this game are identified and registered.
