The European Commission (EC) has received a proposal for new “requirements for remote gambling platforms” submitted by the government of the Republic of Lithuania.
The proposal has been drafted by the Gaming Control Authority (LPT) of Lithuania under the authority of the Ministry of Finance. The LPT seeks to apply new technical requirements with the “aim of establishing a general standard for online gambling platforms to operate in Lithuania.”
In February 2024, the LPT revised the general provisions of “its requirement for remote gambling devices”, the technical mandate attached to the Gambling Law of Lithuania.
The document provides gambling stakeholders and technology suppliers with the Lithuanian government’s rules on IT security, game controls, data management, technical compliance, and IP related to online gambling services.
In 2024, the LPT introduced new requirements to ensure that online gambling platforms maintain the accuracy and reliability of data in gambling accounting systems operated by licensed operators.
The provision was implemented to ensure responsible gambling and to prevent possible manipulation or misinterpretation of data by both operators and players.
To implement the proposed changes, the LPT will require licensed operators to ensure “at their own expense” that their online platforms and systems are accredited by independent bodies.
Online operators participating in the Lithuanian market must ensure that platforms undergo certified inspections of centralised controls needed for identification and collection of player data – “monitor their gambling activities and record the bets placed and winnings paid.”
The initiative was introduced following amendments to the Lithuanian Gambling Act, requiring companies to establish a platform that adheres to the standards set by the law and the supervisory authority. These standards encompass both general and technical requirements, along with guidelines on platform accreditation and terms of service.
Amendments proposed by the Lithuanian government will enter a 12-week “standstill period”, during which the EC will launch a consultation to gather feedback on the proposal. “This period allows the European Commission and other Member States to examine the notified text and provide any feedback or objections.”
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