The regulator contacted Amber Gaming who stated that the customer had placed 279 wagers on its sports betting platform. However, the company did not give any further details or reasoning behind the limits place on the customer’s account.
As a result, the regulator carried out an unplanned inspection of Amber Gaming’s compliance with local gambling regulations. The inspection was aimed at determining whether the company breached rules in relation to Article 18, paragraph 1 of the Law on Gambling of Lithuania.
Lithuania Gambling Regulator Fines Amber GamingAmber Gaming can now appeal the fine.
During the past year, Amber Gaming has been fined several times for breaching rules with regards to the promotion of gambling through its 7bet brand.
So far in 2023, gambling regulators across the globe have issued a total of €358,607,896 (£311,746,695/$379,668,761) in fines and penalties.