The Austrian Association for Betting and Gambling (OVWG) has given a clear indication as to when the private sector expects to see reforms happening in Austria.
When the clock hits midnight on 31 December, Finland will officially begin the process of transition to a licensed online gambling market. This will make Poland and Austria the only countries with a hardline state monopoly over iGaming in Europe – with the Austrian license operated by Casinos Austria AG.
Therefore, the OVWG – a trade body that represents the interests of international gambling firms like Entain, bet365, LeoVegas, and betway – has made a slight nod to Austrian policymakers about the rate at which its partners want change to be happening.
