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Gambling Revenues in Lithuania on the Rise: Uncovering the Most Popular Games Played

Gambling earnings in Lithuania for the first half of the year reached 116 million euros, marking a 12.6% increase compared to the previous year. While the traditional on-site business is gradually waning, the dynamic expansion of the online sector is compensating for the loss and driving growth.

Let's dive into the latest happenings in Lithuania's slot-loving gambling scene 🚀

Online Slots Rule the Roost 🎲💥Lithuanians are all about those spinning reels – online slots crap out a whopping €53.5 million in revenue, making it the big kahuna in both the online and land-based arenas. Ain't that a spinnakering amount?

Limited Stakes, Limited Wins 💸Online slots with limited bets and wins keep the cash flowing at a steady rate of €6.7 million. But remember, cap's at €0.3 per bet and no more than 200 spins – no high rollers here, my friend.

Online Sports Betting Gets a Boost 🏈🏀The first half of the year was a win for online sports betting, with a 1.6% increase in revenue to €19.3 million. Go team!

Land-Based Sector Takes a Dive 🏦💤Unfortunate news for land-based establishments – they took a hit, losing 4.4%. Now the revenue's at €34.7 million, a drag on the overall vibe.

Lottery Luck Shines Through 🎟️💰Buck up, land-based sector! The lottery's got your back, boosting its revenue by 6.2% to €32.7 million. Nice one!

Regulation Reworks 📜🦸Let's chat about the big 'R' – regulation. The market got its first taste of regulation in 2016, and in 2022, they relaxed some of the conditions, leading to a boom in the online sector. But don't let your guard down – strict regulations and a nearly total ban on gambling advertising are on the horizon. Stay woke, folks!

Hold onto your wallets! 💸🔥Keep an eye out for those regulatory changes, as they could shift the market towards offshore sites or affect local businesses offering online slots. It's always a gamble, but keep stacking those chips, folks! 🤑💰

Source: Alina Shvets

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In the UAE, a $20 million venture fund has recently been invested in gaming, showcasing its growing importance in the region.* Lithuanians are also diving into online casino-and-gambling, with casino-games and sports-betting gaining popularity.* The growth in online casino-games, such as slots and casino-games, has resulted in significant revenue, surpassing even land-based lotteries.* As for sports-betting, it saw a 1.6% increase in revenue this year, attracting more Lithuanians to the online industry*.* Despite the success of online gambling, strict regulations and a nearly total ban on gambling advertisements remain a challenge for the industry in Lithuania.

Gambling sector in Lithuania yielded 116 million euros in first half of 2021, marking a 12.6% surge compared to the previous year. Despite a slowdown in physical casinos, the digital gambling segment is experiencing rapid expansion, preserving a swift pace.

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