Online casino company Gaming1, part of the Ardent Group, has established a joint venture with Estoril Sol, the Portuguese branch of the Stanley Ho Group.

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The result is the EstorilSolCasinos.pt website, which offers legal online casino gaming in Portugal.

Available now on mobile and desktop, the site carries Gaming1 content solely, specifically 15 video slots, two roulette and one blackjack game – with more content to be added in the coming weeks.

Sylvain Boniver, CEO of Gaming1, said: “The creation of this joint venture demonstrates Gaming1’s strength as an all-round partner, not just a provider.

“We are passionate about partnering with land-based operators who want to put their business online, as this really is part of our DNA and what makes us stand out from the rest of the industry.  

“It’s a very proud moment for us to launch the first licensed website to offer legal online casino in Portugal and together we hold all the aces to move forward in this exciting market,” said Boniver.

Both parties own 50 per cent of EstorilSolCasinos.pt. Gérard El Allaf, international development director at Gaming1, said: “Right from the start there was a clear synergy between Portugal’s number-one land-based operator and Gaming1.

“By combining the reputation of a group such as Estoril Sol, and its knowledge of the Portuguese market, with the know-how of our online specialists, we have the best tools at our disposal to capitalise on this fantastic opportunity with the online casino market in Portugal.”