Gambling Regulation in Portugal
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Last reviewed 2026-08-15
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Recent Enforcement & Updates
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2026-08-01
Portugal SRIJ reports extensive blocking and enforcement against illegal sites
Portugal's SRIJ reported blocking notifications and submitted 49 referrals to the Public Prosecutor, and requested ISP blocking for 2,501 sites (110 in the quarter), warning illegal online operators face fines €2,500–€25,000 and possible criminal penalties for territorial games.
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2026-08-01
Portugal SRIJ reports extensive blocking and enforcement against illegal online operators
SRIJ statistics show actions including 110 sites blocked in the quarter, 2,501 sites referred for ISP blocking since RJO's entry, and 49 referrals to Public Prosecutor (one in the quarter); illegal online gambling carries fines and potential criminal penalties.
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2026-08-01
Portugal SRIJ reports blocking, notifications and penalties against illegal online operators
SRIJ quarterly reports show actions including site closures, ISP blocks, notifications to prosecutors and removal of ads; illegal operators face fines from €2,500 to €25,000 and potential criminal penalties for territorial gambling.
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2026-08-01
SRIJ reported 2,501 sites blocked since regime start; 110 blocked in Q2 2025
Portugal's SRIJ reported requests to block 2,501 illegal operator websites since the RJO came into force, with 110 sites blocked in Q2 2025; 49 referrals to the Public Prosecutor and one in that quarter.
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2026-07-01
Portugal SRIJ reports large number of ISP blocks and referrals in Q2 2025
SRIJ statistics for Q2 2025 show 110 sites blocked that quarter and 2,501 total sites referred for ISP blocking; 49 referrals to the Public Prosecutor and one criminal case opened during the quarter.
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2026-07-01
SRIJ Portugal: continued blocking and criminal referrals vs illegal operators
Portugal's SRIJ reports in Q2 2025 it requested blocking of 2,501 illegal operator sites (110 in the quarter), made 49 referrals to the Public Prosecutor (1 in the quarter), and since RJO 2015 requested blocking of 2,501 sites in total.
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Portugal SRIJ reports blocking, notifications and penalties against illegal online operators
Portugal SRIJ reports extensive blocking and enforcement against illegal sites
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