SRIJ licence: what it means, how to check it, licensed casinos
Portugal's gambling regulator within Turismo de Portugal, licensing online casino games, sports and horse betting and bingo, plus land-based gaming.
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About the Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos
The Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos (SRIJ) is part of Turismo de Portugal, I.P., and works under the supervision of the Minister of Economy with technical and functional autonomy. It is responsible for controlling, regulating and inspecting land-based games of chance as well as online gambling and betting in Portugal.
Online gambling was opened to licensed private operators by Decreto-Lei n.º 66/2015 of 29 April 2015, which approved the Legal Framework for Online Gaming and Betting (RJO). It covers online games of chance such as slots, roulette, blackjack and poker, fixed-odds sports betting, horse race betting and bingo. Licences are issued only by the SRIJ, are valid for three years and can be extended for further three-year periods.
For players, a Portuguese licence means the operator must keep out anyone under 18 and respect self-exclusion. A self-exclusion requested through the SRIJ platform blocks access to every licensed site for at least three months or indefinitely. The SRIJ also orders unlicensed sites to shut down and can have them blocked by internet providers.
To check a licence, consult the list of licensed entities on the SRIJ website, which shows each operator's websites and licence numbers. Only operators on that list may offer online gambling in Portugal.
Recent changes
9 June 2026: a bill from the Socialist Party (PS) to amend the online gambling framework was submitted to Parliament. It proposes self-exclusion requested at any licensed operator to apply market-wide, a longer minimum self-exclusion period, a public list of unlicensed operators and action against payment flows to them. Self-excluded players numbered 269,800 at the end of 2024 and rose by 68,900 during 2025.
SRIJ licence facts
| Country | Portugal |
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| Law | Decreto-Lei n.º 66/2015 of 29 April 2015, approving the Legal Framework for Online Gaming and Betting (RJO), in force from late June 2015 |
| Licenses | online games of chance (slots, blackjack, roulette, poker and others), online fixed-odds sports betting, online horse race betting (mutual and fixed-odds), online bingo, land-based games of chance (casinos and bingo halls) |
| Licence types | Online games of chance licence (jogos de fortuna ou azar), Online fixed-odds sports betting licence (apostas desportivas à cota), Online bingo licence |
| Market | Licenses operators serving players in Portugal. Only entities licensed by the SRIJ may offer online gambling and betting in Portugal; online licences run for three years and can be extended for further three-year periods. |
| Self-exclusion | SRIJ online self-exclusion platform: a request made through the SRIJ covers all licensed Portuguese gambling sites, for a fixed period of at least 3 months or indefinitely. Early termination takes effect one month after notice. |
| Player protection | Operators must block access for minors under 18. Self-exclusion through the SRIJ applies across every licensed online operator. Self-exclusion requested at one operator covers only that operator's site. SRIJ orders unlicensed sites to stop within 48 hours and can have internet providers block them. |
| Licence register | www.srij.turismodeportugal.pt/pt/jogos-e-apostas-online/entidades-licenciadas |
| Website | www.srij.turismodeportugal.pt |
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SRIJ licence FAQ
How do I check if a casino holds a Portuguese licence?
Open the list of licensed entities on the SRIJ website. It shows each licensed operator, its websites and its licence numbers. Only these operators may offer online gambling in Portugal.
Which online games can be licensed in Portugal?
Online games of chance such as slots, blackjack, roulette and poker, fixed-odds sports betting, horse race betting and bingo.
How long is a Portuguese online gambling licence valid?
Three years, with the option to extend it for further periods of three years if the operator still meets the legal requirements.
How do I self-exclude from online gambling in Portugal?
Use the SRIJ self-exclusion platform to block yourself from all licensed sites, or ask a single operator to block you on its site only. You choose a fixed period of at least three months or an indefinite exclusion.
Can I end a self-exclusion early?
Yes. You can notify an early end through the SRIJ platform or the operator's site, but it only takes effect one month after the notice.
What is the minimum gambling age in Portugal?
18. Licensed operators must block access for minors.
Which casinos on CasinoHub hold a SRIJ licence?
1 casino with a CasinoHub page lists a SRIJ licence, including Betano. Each casino page shows the licence details we checked.
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Researched by Konrad van Daath, checked 7 November 2026. Facts come from public sources (srij.turismodeportugal.pt, informador.pt, plmj.com, mlgts.pt, dnoticias.pt). Always confirm a licence in the regulator's own register. Gambling is for adults only and can be addictive; play responsibly.
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