Key Takeaways
- All the major online poker operators have left the Portuguese market temporarily while the country creates the regulatory framework and licensing procedure to implement new gaming laws.
- In their absence, there is a likelihood that players will seek their online poker entertainment from offshore operators with fewer scruples about complying with Portuguese law, and who provide less consumer protection against problem gambling, cheating, crime and player fund protection than the major reputable companies provide.
All the major online poker operators have left the Portuguese market temporarily while the country creates the regulatory framework and licensing procedure to implement new gaming laws. In their absence, there is a likelihood that players will seek their online poker entertainment from offshore operators that have fewer scruples about complying with Portuguese law.
