The New Regulation of Online Gaming in Portugal

Posted: 20 Nov 2014

Date Written: November 19, 2014

Abstract

Portugal has finally changed its policy on online gaming, after many years of discussion, litigation, drafts and consultation. This paper provides an overview of the new regulation and introduces its main features. The discussion covers, among other topics, the following aspects: requirements for licensing; regulation, supervision, enforcement and fines; player protection and underage gambling; taxation; crimes in relation to online gaming; prevention of money laundering; data protection; advertising.

Suggested Citation

Godinho, Jorge A.F., The New Regulation of Online Gaming in Portugal (November 19, 2014). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2527872

Jorge A.F. Godinho (Contact Author)

ISMAT ( email )

Rua Dr. Estêvão de Vasconcelos, nº. 33
Portimão, Algarve 8500-656
Portugal

HOME PAGE: http://ismat.pt

University of Macau ( email )

Macau, Macau
Macau

HOME PAGE: http://fll.um.edu.mo

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