Portugal Extends Casino Licences as 15-Year Tender Faces Delays

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Portugal’s government has extended the current casino concessions for major properties, including those operated by Solverde and Estoril Sol, as the long-planned international tender for new 15-year licenses has been delayed past its original deadline. The tender, launched in July 2025 to award new concessions for five casinos across the Algarve, Espinho, and Póvoa de Varzim, received eight bids but has not been completed on schedule. To prevent operational gaps, authorities have temporarily prolonged existing agreements while the selection process continues. This move ensures continuity in land-based casino operations until the tender is finalised.

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