The ink was barely dry as PokerStars casino and poker offer launched in the Portuguese market Tuesday under its freshly awarded license.
Commenting on the closed-liquidity poker market in the country, Pokerstars vowed it will actively work with authorities to develop and enhance the regulatory framework for poker in the hope of promoting a shared liquidity model in future.
“We are very happy to offer the world’s leading online poker brand to Portuguese players under a local regulatory framework that ensures rigorous consumer protection and gaming integrity,” Eric Hollreiser, Vice-President of Corporate Communications for Amaya, said.
“This approval demonstrates our commitment to the responsible growth of online gaming by supporting local regulation that protects players, creates a viable marketplace and provides revenue for local governments.”
Parent company Amaya Inc. revealed it hopes to also launch sports betting through its BetStars brand into the market following a regulatory approval process.