Gambling in Lithuania is regulated by the State Gaming Control Commission, which is responsible for executing government gambling policy, the issuance of licences and permits, the inspection of gaming equipment and the supervision of lotteries and gambling. Effects of smoking bans and customer registration obligations are starting to be felt by some operators. In other developments, new AML legislation has come into force this year, bringing the country into accord with EU directives, while other regulatory changes remain in draft form.