First Portuguese Online Poker Licenses Expected in November First Portuguese Online Poker Licenses Expected in November
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Key Takeaways
  • The Associação Nacional de Apostadores Online (ANAon) has told players that the first licenses are expected to be issued in November.
  • EU Commission approval for new regulations is due on November 6, and that no online gaming licenses can be issued before that date.

In a letter updating members on the progress of Portuguese online gaming regulation, the Associação Nacional de Apostadores Online (ANAon) has told players that the first licenses are expected to be issued in November.

ANAon pointed out that EU Commission approval for new regulations is due on November 6, and that no online gaming licenses can be issued before that date.

New Portuguese regulator Serviços de Regulação e Inspecção de Jogos (SRIJ) is continuing with the consultation process on various aspects of the proposed regulations, which followed the implementation of new online gaming laws earlier this year.