News

Online gambling: Austria considers multiple licences

15 Oct 2025

For several months now, a wind of reform has been blowing across Austria’s gambling monopoly. Until now, the online market has been dominated by a single licensed operator, but political, economic and legal pressures could well upset this balance.

Legislation

Austria: An unauthorised lottery promising luxury prizes

Alex

19 May 2025

An illegal lottery operation promising luxury cars and Rolex watches has been dismantled in Vienna, exposing a cross-border network of tax fraud and unauthorised gambling.

Sensation

Austria: Gambling monopoly extended despite calls for modernization

Caroline

6 Mar 2025

The recent formation of a three-party coalition between the Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP), the Social Democrats (SPÖ) and the Liberal Party (NEOS) suggests that the current monopoly on online gambling in Austria will continue.

Legislation

End of the online casino monopoly in Austria?

Alex

9 Feb 2025

Could Austria finally rid itself of its monopoly on online casino games? After decades of strict regulation and resistance to reforms, strong signals are emerging about the market’s potential opening.

Legislation

EGBA calls on Austria to move to a multi-licensing system

Maxime

29 Dec 2024

While the majority of EU Member States have adopted multiple licensing systems for online gambling, Austria remains one of the few countries to maintain a monopoly.

Legislation