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New Figures Show How Online Gambling Continues to Grow in Portugal
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Whether they’re playing casino games on their mobile during the morning commute, having a flutter while watching the big match or even taking their first steps into betting on the ever-growing world of eSports, it seems a huge number of people across the world are embracing online gambling as a pastime at the moment.
The activity appears to be in such rude health at present and the development of online services in recent decades has undoubtedly boosted its availability. This has taken it from an offline pastime enjoyed by those prepared to venture to “land-based” outlets to a whole new level, where anyone can access it at any time and from anywhere. However, if there is one continent where it appears to be thriving more than ever, it is probably in Europe.
A major impact
Research released by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) at the end of last year undoubtedly put a spotlight on this issue, with the organisation revealing that its members had more than 12 million active customers in 2017. It also found that while online gambling had a 20.7 per cent share of total EU gambling activity, this figure is expected to grow to almost 25 per cent by 2020.
In terms of the most popular forms of the pastime, sports betting led the way with casino games following just behind. Other notable activities included lottery, poker and bingo, while overall the economic size of the online sector in the EU is expected to reach €24.7 billion by 2020. These numbers are somewhat staggering.
The EGBA study is undoubtedly eye-opening and highlights the huge impact that the gambling industry has had in Europe in recent years, but more recent figures have brought the spotlight onto the state of play in one country in particular – Portugal.
Growing in popularity
Online gambling has only been available in the country for a few years, but it has quickly grown to become very popular. A site like casino.pt is a good example of this, as it shows the sheer range of online casino sites operating in Portugal and provides information and reviews on the services that they provide. The spread of such sites perhaps contributes to the popularity increase, offering bettors a fast way of finding reliable platforms.
Now, if new figures are to be believed, it looks like these sites are all doing pretty well at the moment. The statistics from the Serviço Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos do Turismo de Portugal (at srij.turismodeportugal.pt) have revealed that the country’s online gambling market enjoyed its best-ever quarterly performance at the start of this year, generating revenues of more than €47 million in the three-month period which ended on March 31st.
More than half of the revenue was specifically generated by betting, with football accounting for almost 75 per cent of online wagering. This put the sport well ahead of its nearest rivals including basketball and tennis. In terms of gaming, revenues were up to €22.6 million with gaming machines – or slots – accounting for more than 63 per cent of that. Trailing behind were other games such as online roulette and blackjack.
An intriguing time
The online gambling market appears to be thriving in Europe at the moment and these new figures concerning Portugal only seem to reinforce that fact. Revenues in the country have seen a significant jump in the past 12 months and all eyes will be on whether it can ultimately keep up this pace in the months and years ahead. It is undoubtedly an intriguing time for the industry and it will be interesting to see just what comes next.
Source: Latest News on European Gaming Media Network
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Push Gaming enjoys further Spanish market growth with Bally’s Interactive
B2B gaming supplier Push Gaming has significantly amplified its European presence, launching its portfolio of hit titles in Spain with the prominent operator Bally’s Interactive. This strategic move is part of the studio’s broader growth strategy to appeal to a wider range of markets and player profiles.
Bally’s Interactive now has access to a variety of Push Gaming titles, including legacy hits such as Jammin’ Jars and Wild Swarm, along with all of the supplier’s expansive roadmap of high-quality new games like recent hit Wild Swarm Triple Hive.
The Spanish activation builds upon an already robust collaboration between the two across the highly competitive UK market. Push Gaming is strategically focused on supporting its partners in newly regulated and key existing markets to achieve significant market share.
This latest launch will enable Push to further harness the impact of iGaming in Spain. According to the latest reports from the national regulator Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), 2024 saw record-breaking performance with GGR reaching a high of €1.45 billion, representing a substantial 17.6% increase from the previous year. Online casinos were the primary source of this revenue, generating €730.7 million in GGR (up 17%), with slots contributing €472.2 million.
This partnership showcases Push Gaming’s commitment to expanding its reach across key regulated global territories and driving the Push Gaming brand in line with its ambitious growth strategy.
Joanna Wren, Senior Commercial Operations Manager at Push Gaming, said: “Launching our portfolio in Spain with Bally’s Interactive continues our growth in Europe. Strengthening our partnership with this top-tier operator boosts our confidence for a successful future in the region.
“Our goal is to achieve significant market share by developing our game range to suit a wide variety of player profiles while maintaining the high quality we are known for. We’re confident that our established localisation strategy, combined with our exciting slot content and Bally’s Interactive’s outstanding support, will ensure our titles resonate strongly with players and drive significant growth in the region.”
Richard Harris, CCO at Bally’s Interactive, said: “We are excited to introduce Push Gaming titles to our platform and are proud to host its brand in Spain. Its games align perfectly with our commitment to providing Spanish players with the highest quality and most entertaining casino content.
“Given the impressive performance of Push Gaming’s titles with our UK brands, we believe its content will attract players and help maintain our success in this vibrant market.”
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Betandyou supports the Legends Charity Game in Lisbon
Betandyou is proud to announce its support for Legends Charity Game, a spectacular charity football match taking place at the iconic José Alvalade Stadium, bringing together over 50,000 fans in the stands and millions more watching online and on TV across the globe.
This is more than just a match, it’s a historic meeting of football legends. The pitch will host some of the greatest names in football history, including Kaká, Roberto Carlos, Carles Puyol, Del Piero, John Terry, Michael Owen, Petr Čech, and many others. Led by Peter Schmeichel and Diego Lugano, the World Legends will face the Portugal Legends, delivering a once-in-a-lifetime football spectacle.
But the true goal is charity. The event aims to raise over €1,000,000 to support children and families in Ukraine, Portugal, and around the world. Every goal scored, every cheer from the stands, and every contribution will help transform lives.
As a proud donor of the tournament, Winandyou contributed €10000, reinforcing its commitment to unity, support, and social responsibility. For us, it is not only about creating opportunities within the betting and affiliate industry, but also about making a meaningful difference where it matters most.
“We are proud to support such a significant event. The Legends Charity Game brings millions of people together and proves that sport has the power to change the world. For Betandyou, this is a chance to contribute to a greater cause and support those in need,” CEO of the company stated.
The Legends Charity Game is more than football. It’s a game where legends of the past help shape a brighter future.
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1/ST CONTENT and Italy’s MASAF form new partnership ahead of the Breeders’ Cup
Distribution deal sees leading racing provider for the Americas extend its scope into Italy’s local pool betting via governing body for horse racing
1/ST CONTENT, the pre-eminent provider of premium North and South American horse racing content and a key division of 1/ST, has continued to grow its international footprint in a new partnership with the Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry (MASAF) in the run-up to the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, one of the true highlights on the global racing calendar.
The deal now opens a breakthrough gateway for local pool betting on North American, South American and Turkish racing in Italy – and was soft-launched over last month’s 100th edition of the Hambletonian at The Meadowlands, NJ. This milestone renewal, the pinnacle of harness racing and a format of the sport which is particularly popular with Italian racing fans, fostered immediate fan engagement, as reported by MASAF this month via https://www.grandeippicaitaliana.it/.
The agreement kicks off with the 2025 flagship finale at the Breeders’ Cup World Championships in Del Mar (31 October – 1 November) and brings many of the premier stateside races to Italy, including the Pegasus World Cup (24 January) and the Triple Crown contests of Preakness 151 (16 May) and the Belmont Stakes (6 June). In the aggregate, 1/ST CONTENT’s extensive content portfolio maps approximately 90% of all North American racetracks, alongside South American and Turkish venues, neatly complementing Italy’s domestic sporting action with a reliable source of fast-settling betting content between 18:00 and 05:00 CET.
Italian and North American horse racing currently enjoy a strong reciprocal bond, thanks to three of Italy’s leading jockeys in Frankie Dettori, Umberto Rispoli and Antonio Fresu plying their trade in North America. These three Italian ambassadors were recently introduced to a mainstream global audience via Netflix’s acclaimed Race For The Crown.
1/ST CONTENT’s worldwide experience and customer base for pools betting features the Americas, Morocco, Italy, Singapore, Australia, Turkey, Sweden, France, New Zealand and Hong Kong. As a result, by leveraging 1/ST CONTENT’s unparalleled expertise in capturing and streaming elite live-racing events, bettors across Italy can now enjoy a best-in-breed international racing experience.
Key features of the deal include but are not limited to:
- Comprehensive Coverage: exclusive signals of all racetracks in the United States, Canada, South America and Turkey, ensuring an extensive and diverse range of racing content for Italian audiences.
- Cutting-Edge Technology: high-quality, immersive broadcasts, providing viewers with an unparalleled access to live racing and informative content that both engages the seasoned viewer and educates those unfamiliar with the sport.
- Enhanced Viewer Engagement: accompanying innovative marketing strategies, promotions, and engagement initiatives, enhancing the overall viewer experience and speaking to a dedicated racing community in Italy
Simon Fraser, Senior Vice President International at 1/ST CONTENT, said: “We’re thrilled to be working as a partner with MASAF on a program to rejuvenate their horse racing audience and breathe new life into the Italian industry. Our collaboration marks a cornerstone from which we can build together to ensure that racing is competitive with other betting options and further expands 1/ST’s global reach.”
Remo Chiodi, Director General for Horse Racing at MASAF, added: “This partnership is part of a broader framework aimed at strengthening relations between Italy and the United States in the horseracing sector: it is a path that consolidates ties between the two countries, enhances both our national excellence and international achievements, and opens up new opportunities for growth and exchange. It is a step that also involves breeding and training, while highlighting the image of Italian racing excellence in the United States, represented by our most renowned jockeys competing overseas.
“Thanks to this agreement, major American racing events will be broadcast free-to-air on EQU TV, expanding the television offering and allowing betting on the races within a fully integrated system. After years of challenges, Italian racing is redefining the entire sector to restore our sport to a position of strength, both at home and abroad.”
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