Gambling regulation in Portugal
Online casino and betting are licensed by SRIJ, part of Turismo de Portugal.
Status at a glance
Private operators can apply for a licence.
Private operators can apply for a licence.
Private operators can apply for a licence.
The law reserves this product for a state or state-appointed operator.
Regulator and law
- Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos (SRIJ)
- Main law: Decree-Law 66/2015
Key points
- Lotteries and state sports pools remain with Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa.
Self-exclusion
National self-exclusion register: SRIJ self-exclusion platform. Licensed operators must refuse play to anyone registered.
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Frequently asked questions
Is online gambling legal in Portugal?
It depends on the product. Online casino is licensed: private operators can apply for a licence. Sports betting is licensed: private operators can apply for a licence. Online poker is licensed: private operators can apply for a licence. Lottery is reserved for a state or state-appointed operator.
Who regulates gambling in Portugal?
Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos (SRIJ). The main law is: Decree-Law 66/2015.
Is there a national self-exclusion scheme in Portugal?
Yes: SRIJ self-exclusion platform. Licensed operators must refuse play to anyone registered.
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