Lexology's In-Depth series on Gambling Law is out now. The publication features analysis of global legal issues and their commercial implications, contributed by the world's leading firms. We are proud to have lent our expertise to this year's edition.
Arthur Stadler and Matthew Weinberg authored the Austria chapter, offering a comprehensive overview of the legal frameworks governing betting, gaming and gambling in Austria. The chapter covers Austria's regulatory framework in detail, including licensing, enforcement, taxation and advertising, alongside cutting-edge developments such as the latest decisions on digital lootboxes, evolving CJEU jurisprudence, and the outlook for prediction markets.
Most notably, the chapter addresses what may be Austria's most significant regulatory moment in decades: the current government is negotiating a liberalisation of Austria's online casino (iGaming) licensing system, potentially opening the market to additional providers and bringing to an end a monopoly that traces its origins to the national lottery established by Empress Maria Theresia nearly three centuries ago.
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