Austria’s gambling landscape may soon undergo significant changes, with 2025 shaping up to be a pivotal year for the industry. As the country prepares to issue new online casino licenses, discussions are intensifying about ending the long-standing monopoly held by Casinos Austria. Casinos Austria has been the country’s sole licensed operator for online gambling since 2012, under a 15-year agreement that is set to expire on September 30, 2027. However, with the licensing tender process expected to start this year, there is growing speculation that Austria will transition to a multi-license model, allowing private operators to enter the market legally for the first time. Industry stakeholders have long criticized Austria’s current monopoly system, arguing that it stifles competition, limits consumer choice, and fails to curb unregulated gambling. According to Simon Priglinger-Simader, vice president of the Austrian Betting and Gaming Association (OVWG), the moment for reform has arrived. “We are in a very interesting time at the moment, because it’s the… Read More

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