Tiago Bessa took part in a report by Repórter Sábado on the phenomenon of illegal online casinos in Portugal, broadcast on the NOW channel.

As part of this journalistic investigation, the VdA Partner was interviewed as an expert on the regulatory framework applicable to online gambling, addressing the main legal challenges associated with the promotion of, and access to, gaming platforms that are not licensed to operate in Portugal.

The report analyses the growing promotion of these platforms on social media and reveals the mechanisms used to circumvent the blocking measures imposed by the authorities, highlighting the challenges of regulatory oversight in an increasingly complex digital environment.

Tiago Bessa’s contribution provides a legal perspective on a phenomenon that raises complex issues in relation to digital supervision, responsibility in the promotion of online content, and the application of the regulatory framework to online gambling and digital platforms operating from other jurisdictions.

• See the full report here.