{"id":16623,"date":"2026-05-29T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/?post_type=europe&#038;p=16623"},"modified":"2026-05-29T06:12:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T11:12:59","slug":"austria-considers-historic-gaming-market-liberalization","status":"publish","type":"europe","link":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/europe\/austria-considers-historic-gaming-market-liberalization\/","title":{"rendered":"Austria considers historic gaming market liberalization"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Austria moved closer to one of the biggest regulatory changes in its gambling industry after a leaked draft proposal from the <strong>Federal Ministry of Finance<\/strong> revealed plans to end the country\u2019s historic online casino monopoly and open the market to private operators through a multi-licensing system. The initiative would reshape one of the last closed online gaming markets in Western Europe ahead of the current license expiry in 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/landing\/multigame-link\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9622\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The existing system is regulated under the <strong>Gl\u00fccksspielgesetz (GSpG) Austrian Gambling Act<\/strong>, which concentrates online gambling operations under a single license controlled by <strong>\u00d6sterreichische Lotterien GmbH<\/strong>, linked to <strong>Casinos Austria AG<\/strong>, through the <strong>win2day<\/strong> platform. The current exclusive license expires on <strong>30 September 2027<\/strong>, intensifying political and industry pressure over the future structure of the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"787\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/austria-considers-historic-gaming-market-liberalization2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16625\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/austria-considers-historic-gaming-market-liberalization2.png 787w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/austria-considers-historic-gaming-market-liberalization2-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/austria-considers-historic-gaming-market-liberalization2-768x357.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 787px) 100vw, 787px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the leaked proposal attributed to the <strong>Bundesministerium f\u00fcr Finanzen (BMF)<\/strong>, Austria could replace the monopoly model with a competitive licensing framework allowing multiple operators to apply for online casino and digital gaming licenses. State lotteries would remain under monopoly control, but iGaming would transition toward a regulated open-market structure closer to the German model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"712\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/austria-considers-historic-gaming-market-liberalization3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16626\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/austria-considers-historic-gaming-market-liberalization3.jpg 712w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/austria-considers-historic-gaming-market-liberalization3-300x90.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initiative is being discussed within the Ministry of Finance in Vienna, where Finance Minister <strong>Markus Marterbauer<\/strong> has emerged as one of the central figures in the reform debate. Austria currently does not have an independent gambling authority, with supervision remaining directly under the BMF. However, the proposal also contemplates the future creation of an independent gaming regulator overseeing online gaming, casinos and enforcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/austria-considers-historic-gaming-market-liberalization4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/austria-considers-historic-gaming-market-liberalization4.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/austria-considers-historic-gaming-market-liberalization4-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/austria-considers-historic-gaming-market-liberalization4-768x428.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reform package includes aggressive anti-illegal gambling measures such as <strong>payment blocking<\/strong>, domain blocking, advertising restrictions, undercover regulatory \u201ctest plays\u201d and stronger financial penalties against unlicensed operators. The framework would also introduce stricter responsible gambling measures, age-related loss limits and tighter AML\/KYC controls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"867\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/austria-considers-historic-gaming-market-liberalization5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/austria-considers-historic-gaming-market-liberalization5.png 867w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/austria-considers-historic-gaming-market-liberalization5-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/austria-considers-historic-gaming-market-liberalization5-768x398.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, Austria has already increased fiscal pressure on the sector. Since <strong>1 April 2025<\/strong>, the country raised its sports betting tax from <strong>2% to 5%<\/strong> under the <strong>Geb\u00fchrengesetz 1957<\/strong>, with the government expecting to generate approximately <strong>\u20ac50 million<\/strong> in additional annual revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/mve-ads\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/ADS-MVE.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16352\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/ADS-MVE.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/ADS-MVE-300x250.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The regulatory debate also arrives amid growing criticism from European industry groups such as <strong>EGBA<\/strong>, which argue that Austria\u2019s monopoly system has strengthened the grey market and pushed players toward offshore operators licensed in Malta and Gibraltar. If the proposal advances, Austria could become the next major liberalized iGaming market in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Austria moved closer to one of the biggest regulatory changes in its gambling industry after a leaked draft proposal from the Federal Ministry of Finance revealed plans to end the country\u2019s historic online casino monopoly and open the market to private operators through a multi-licensing system. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16624,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[4772,57,3184,15,624,31,1426,102,585,105,1218],"class_list":["post-16623","europe","type-europe","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-sin-categoria","tag-austria","tag-casinos","tag-europe","tag-gambling","tag-igaming","tag-lotteries","tag-lottery","tag-online-betting","tag-online-gambling","tag-sports-betting","tag-tax","entry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.6 - 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