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Casinos in Portugal Generate €65.4 Million in Q2 2025, Up 2.6% Year-Over-Year

Friday 12 de September 2025 / 12:00

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(Lisbon).- The Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos (SRIJ) has released its land-based gaming report for the second quarter of 2025, indicating that Portugal's casinos and machine rooms generated €65.4 million in gross revenue. This figure marks a 2.6% increase compared to the same quarter in 2024.

Casinos in Portugal Generate €65.4 Million in Q2 2025, Up 2.6% Year-Over-Year

The sector's growth was primarily driven by the performance of automatic machines (slots), which accounted for 78.8% of total revenue and saw a 3.1% year-over-year increase58585858. Banked games such as Black-Jack/21 and American Roulette also contributed positively, with their revenues growing by 22.8% and 6.3%, respectively59595959.

Key Report Highlights:

· Casino Revenue Breakdown: Automatic machines generated €51.5 million6060. Banked games contributed €13.0 million, while non-banked games, such as poker, experienced a decline of 11.4%, generating €0.9 million61616161.

· Bingo Halls: In contrast to casinos, the gross revenue from bingo halls decreased. The activity generated €6.3 million 62, representing a 3.1% decline compared to the same period in 202463636363.

· Responsible Gaming: During the second quarter of 2025, 157 self-exclusion requests for access to casino gaming rooms were filed6464. This number represents a 14.7% decrease compared to the same period last year65656565.

About SRIJ

The Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos (SRIJ) is the body responsible for the regulation, inspection, and supervision of gaming and betting activities in Portugal, ensuring the protection of players and the integrity of the games.