Online gambling law and regulation in Austria

Is online gambling permitted?Yes
Licence available for…BettingYes
SportsYes
Card GamesNo (monopoly)
CasinoNo (monopoly)
LotteryNo (monopoly)
Footnotes and NotesAlthough casino games are the subject of a monopoly licence, some operators based outside of Austria nevertheless accept casino bets from Austria relying on the contention that the monopoly rights are inconsistent with EU law. 

 

Last updated: April 2023

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