Portugal's Online Gaming Market Reaches €287.0 Million in Gross Revenue in Q2 2025

The report details that online games of chance continue to dominate the market, generating 62.0% of the total GGR, equivalent to €177.8 million. This segment saw a year-over-year increase of 12.2%19. Sports betting accounted for the remaining 38%, with revenues of €109.2 million, a 5.7% rise from the previous year.

Key Report Highlights:

• Betting Volume: Bets on games of chance reached €5,039.4 million, up 15.4% from the same period last year. The volume of sports bets was €457.3 million.
• Player Preferences: Football remains the preferred sport for betting, capturing 67.7% of all sports wagers. In the games of chance category, slot machines were the most popular, accounting for 79.1% of betting volume.
• Player Registrations: By the end of Q2, the total number of registered players stood at 4.87 million25. During the quarter, 211,000 new players registered 26, and 1.1 million players were active.
• Responsible Gaming and Enforcement: The number of self-excluded players increased by 27.0% year-over-year. Additionally, the SRIJ issued 97 notices for the closure of illegal operators and notified 110 websites for blocking.

The Special Tax on Online Gambling (IEJO) collected during the quarter amounted to €81.2 million, a 5.8% increase over the same period in 2024.

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.