{"id":15789,"date":"2026-04-13T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/?post_type=europe&#038;p=15789"},"modified":"2026-04-13T06:37:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T11:37:00","slug":"portugal-launches-centralized-self-exclusion-platform-tightening-online-gambling-control","status":"publish","type":"europe","link":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/europe\/portugal-launches-centralized-self-exclusion-platform-tightening-online-gambling-control\/","title":{"rendered":"Portugal launches centralized self-exclusion platform, tightening online gambling control"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Portugal activated on <strong>April 10, 2026<\/strong>, its new national self-exclusion platform <strong>\u201cAutoexclus\u00e3o SRIJ\u201d<\/strong>, a centralized system that blocks player access to <strong>all licensed online operators<\/strong>, strengthening market oversight without altering the current legal framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The measure is implemented by the Servi\u00e7o de Regula\u00e7\u00e3o e Inspe\u00e7\u00e3o de Jogos (SRIJ), under <strong>Decree-Law No. 66\/2015 (Legal Framework for Online Gambling \u2013 RJO)<\/strong>, which regulates online casinos, sports betting, and other digital verticals. The regulator operates within Turismo de Portugal, chaired in 2026 by Carlos Abade, under the government of Prime Minister Lu\u00eds Montenegro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/mve-ads\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3-768x442.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The shift is operational rather than legislative: the system replaces a fragmented model\u2014where self-exclusion depended on individual operators\u2014with a <strong>centralized and mandatory infrastructure<\/strong>, requiring full technical integration with the SRIJ. The platform aligns with existing controls including <strong>KYC requirements, identity verification, AML monitoring, and regulatory audits<\/strong>, enhancing enforcement capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Portugal\u2019s regulated online market continues to expand, with gross gaming revenue reaching <strong>\u20ac287 million in Q2 2025<\/strong> and <strong>\u20ac297 million in Q3 2025<\/strong>, reflecting sustained digital growth. The ecosystem includes <strong>over 30 active licenses and approximately 17 operators<\/strong>, operating under a strict tax regime of up to <strong>30% GGR on online casino<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"733\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/portugal-launches-centralized-self-exclusion-platform-tightening-online-gambling-control2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15790\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/portugal-launches-centralized-self-exclusion-platform-tightening-online-gambling-control2.png 733w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/portugal-launches-centralized-self-exclusion-platform-tightening-online-gambling-control2-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 733px) 100vw, 733px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Carlos Abade<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, the regulator maintains pressure on illegal operators through continuous blocking actions and enforcement measures, reinforcing a policy framework centered on player protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/mve-ads\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3-768x442.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The measure applies exclusively to <strong>online gambling<\/strong>, while land-based gaming remains under Decree-Law 422\/89. Portugal is not liberalizing its market\u2014it is <strong>tightening its control architecture<\/strong>, consolidating a model of digital growth under increased regulatory scrutiny and stricter compliance standards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Portugal activated on April 10, 2026, its new national self-exclusion platform \u201cAutoexclus\u00e3o SRIJ\u201d, a centralized system that blocks player access to all licensed online operators, strengthening market oversight without altering the current legal framework.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15791,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[5037,3184,102,585,3575,947,5038],"class_list":{"0":"post-15789","1":"europe","2":"type-europe","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sin-categoria","8":"tag-casinos-online","9":"tag-europe","10":"tag-online-betting","11":"tag-online-gambling","12":"tag-portugal","13":"tag-responsible-gaming","14":"tag-srij","15":"entry"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.6 - 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