Bookmakers in Portugal

Sports betting has always flourished in Portugal.

In first place is the country's engagement in football betting, which is considered the No. 1 sport in the world.

Now the most popular and most visited betting sites in Portugal are those of major international online bookmakers, who do not have local licenses but gladly take Portuguese gamblers anyway.

Bookmakers and Betting Sites in Portugal

In 2015, with the adoption of an applicable law, the doors to the world of online betting, in all its diversity, were opened to gamblers from this country.
Locals finally had the opportunity to place bets on international betting sites that had obtained licenses in Portugal.
However, the tax burden on foreign bookmaker companies that obtained local licenses has forced them to increase their margins, leading to a gradual outflow of customers.
Where are Portuguese gamblers going?
Quite naturally, they are finding more acceptable sites for low-margin betting, which are certainly not with Portuguese Bookmakers.

⚡ Top 5 Bookmakers in Portugal

(Global Ranking of Portuguese Bookies)

September 2023

Global Ranking of Portuguese Bookmakers:

#04 Megapari
#09 20Bet
#11 22Bet
#17 Betway
#18 Betandyou
#19 LVbet

Global Ranking of Betting Sites

⚡ Most Popular Betting Sites in Portugal

Monthly Portuguese Visitors:

Betclic Portugal - 704,454
22Bet - 164,543
Betway Portugal - 17,042
Leon - 27,339
888Starz - 21,900
20Bet - 18,477
1xBit - 14,105
Dexterbet - 9,446

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✔️ International Bookies accepting players from Portugal

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⚡ Top 10 Portuguese Betting Sites

(Rank in Country | Percent of Portuguese Visitors)

1. Betclic Portugal

www.betclic.pt

Monthly Visitors: 704,454

Percent of Visitors: 92.27%

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2. 22Bet

www.22win88.org

Monthly Visitors: 164,543

Percent of Visitors: 39.34%

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3. Leon

www.leon.bet

Monthly Visitors: 27,339

Percent of Visitors: 3.68%

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4. 888Starz

www.888starz.bet

Monthly Visitors: 21,900

Percent of Visitors: 34.06%

5. 20Bet

www.20bet.com

Monthly Visitors: 18,477

Percent of Visitors: 0.95%

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6. Betway Portugal

www.betway.pt

Monthly Visitors: 17,042

Percent of Visitors: 55.73%

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7. 1xBit

www.1xbit.com

Monthly Visitors: 14,105

Percent of Visitors: 3.36%

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8. KTO

www.kto.com

Monthly Visitors: 10,166

Percent of Visitors: 0.12%

9. Dexterbet

www.dexterbet.com

Monthly Visitors: 9,446

Percent of Visitors: 66.90%

10. Megapari

www.megapari.com

Monthly Visitors: 2,861

Percent of Visitors: 0.17%

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How many locals participate in Sports Betting?

Portugal by no means enjoys gambling more than any other country in the world and betting isn't a primary hobby for the locals, as it is in Ireland.
Nevertheless, about 2 million people have made sports bets at least once.

Which kinds of sports betting are popular in Portugal?

As mentioned earlier, football betting is the most popular and in-demand form of sports betting. American football, basketball and rugby also draw attention from Portuguese gamblers.

Top 10 Bookmakers

Updated in September 2023