The Ministry of Finance is proposing an amendment to the Gambling Act designed to enhance the supervision of the gambling sector and mitigate associated risks. The legislation aims to reduce overall accessibility to gambling, thereby addressing potential social and financial harms, as well as negative impacts on individual health, in line with responsible gambling policy goals. According to reports detailing the draft, the implementation of these measures hinges significantly on the introduction of a mandatory player card.
Minister Kristupas Vaitiekūnas stated that this player card will be an essential tool for the effective execution of the new regulations. Under the proposed framework, all individuals wishing to engage in gambling activities, whether at physical venues or remotely, will be required to obtain this designated card. Furthermore, the Ministry plans to eliminate the use of cash across all gambling establishments.
This policy change is supported by psychological analysis, which suggests that the removal of physical cash transactions is a key factor in addressing addictive patterns related to gambling. These combined measures—the mandatory player card and the phasing out of cash—represent a substantial shift in the regulatory approach to the industry. The government intends for these stringent controls to provide a more robust oversight mechanism, ensuring that participation in gambling remains tightly regulated and aligned with public welfare standards.
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