Portugal online gambling revenue grows 11.6% in Q3
Portuguese online gambling revenue reached €297.1m in the third quarter of 2025.
Portugal.- The Portuguese gambling regulator, Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos (SRIJ), has reported that online gambling revenue reached €297.1m in the third quarter of 2025. That’s an increase of 11.6 per cent compared to the same period in 2024. The market also saw a slight sequential growth of 3.5 per cent over the second quarter of 2025.
The growth was primarily driven by the online casino sector, which accounted for 66.4 per cent of total gross gaming revenue (GGR). Revenue from this segment rose by 12.7 per cent year-on-year to €197.4m. Slot machines remained the most popular choice for players, representing 79.2 per cent of all casino wagers.
Sports betting revenue totalled €99.7m, up 9.4 per cent in year-on-year terms. However, the segment saw an 8.7 per cent decline compared to the second quarter of 2025, likely due to the seasonal sports calendar. Football continued to dominate the betting market, attracting 71.8 per cent of all sports wagers.
As of September 30, 2025, there were 4.9 million registered player accounts in Portugal, a 7.8 per cent increase year-on-year. Despite the rise in total accounts, the number of new registrations during the quarter fell by 22.7 per cent to 208,500.
The regulator also highlighted a significant increase in responsible gambling measures. The number of self-excluded players reached 342,200 by the end of the quarter, up 23.9 per cent compared to the previous year.
In terms of enforcement, the SRIJ issued 53 closure notifications to illegal operators and requested internet service providers to block 130 websites during the three-month period.
There are currently 18 licensed entities operating in Portugal, holding a combined 32 licences for sports betting and casino games. The state collected €89.8m in Special Online Gambling Tax (IEJO) during the quarter, an 8.8 per cent rise.
As for land-based gambling in Portugal, revenue fell 4.6 per cent year-on-year to €72.4m. While slot machine revenue in physical casinos edged up 2.1 per cent to €57.3m, revenue from table games and other types declined by 24.2 per cent.
