Gross revenue from online gambling in Portugal grew 13.7% year-on-year, reaching 323.7 million euros during the first quarter of 2026, according to a report from the regulatory body SRIJ.
Casino games accounted for 63.1% of the total, while sports betting made up 36.9%.
However, despite the increase compared to 2025, the figures show a 4.2% drop compared to the previous quarter.
Revenue from sports betting rose 4% year-on-year but fell 3.3% compared to the previous quarter. Meanwhile, online casinos recorded a 20.3% increase compared to last year, although the figure dropped 4.6% versus the fourth quarter of 2025.
“The 13.7% year-on-year increase is one of the most modest seen in a first quarter over the last eight years,” stated the Portuguese Association of Online Betting and Gaming (APAJO).
On the other hand, the number of active accounts rose 8.6% year-on-year and 8.3% compared to the fourth quarter of 2025. Likewise, new registrations climbed 10% year-on-year and 23.29% compared to the previous period.