Our Portugal gaming practice team Pedro Cortés, Luis Portela de Carvalho, Tânia Pinho, and Pedro Freitas contributed to the Trends and Developments section of the Chambers and Partners 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 – 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿!

This comprehensive guide offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of gaming law in Portugal, including:

• Land-Based Gaming: Updates on fresh concession for three gaming zones (Povoa do Varzim, Espinho, Algarve) and shifts in player preferences, with poker and traditional games gaining traction.
• Online Gaming Growth: A 27.1% increase in gross gaming revenue (Q2 2024), driven by robust player engagement and fixed-odds sports betting.
• Regulatory Updates: Enhanced enforcement by SRIJ, including new gaming inspectors and campaigns promoting responsible gaming.
• Major Events: SBC Summit’s relocation to Lisbon, cementing Portugal’s role as a global gaming hub.
• Taxation: Discussions on potential tax reforms to boost competitiveness.

Portugal’s gaming sector showcases a balance of innovation, regulation, and growth potential.

Read more about these developments in the full article here.