TITLE: Lithuania's Gaming Supervision Authority Warns Consumers of Potential Deceptive Practices BODY: On February 25, 2026, the Gaming Supervision Authority (Lošimų priežiūros tarnyba, LPT) under Lithuania's Ministry of Finance issued a consumer warning regarding potentially misleading gaming schemes designed to extract money from purchasers in exchange for worthless goods. The LPT identified a scheme in early February involving the sale of "CLF blockchain postcards" with promises of winning a car. The authority determined that while the scheme resembles a lottery, it does not meet the legal criteria for lottery classification and therefore falls outside strict lottery regulation. The LPT established that postcard sales commenced approximately 18 months before the car prize offer, meaning the prize promise constitutes a sales promotion rather than a lottery under Lithuanian law. However, the LPT identified significant consumer protection concerns. The "CLF blockchain postcards" were initially marketed as cryptocurrency (described as "celofane cryptocurrency"), which is factually inaccurate. This misrepresentation creates potential for consumer deception, as purchasers may be misled about the nature and legitimacy of the offering. The LPT has transferred all available information to the State Consumer Rights Protection Service for further action. The authority emphasises that while the scheme may not technically constitute an illegal lottery, it demonstrates characterist ... (1821 chars total)