Location: Austria
What we know about Austria’s igaming market liberalization
Although the pace of change in Austria has been glacial, the ice is finally beginning to crack. After months of rumors, a draft gambling... more
Austria heads for online gambling liberalization as draft law is leaked
After months of delays and false starts, the Austrian Finance Ministry has finalized a draft law setting out its plans for the future... more
Ainsworth board committee recommends shareholders accept latest proportional takeover bid by son of company founder
An Independent Board Committee prepared by the Board of Directors of Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT) has unanimously recommended that... more
Could Austrian corruption charge have soured Novomatic’s Ainsworth takeover?
Criminal charges filed in Austria against former Vice-Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache and two executives of the gambling giant Novomatic... more
Charges filed in Austria against Novomatic owner Graf and former Ainsworth CEO Neumann for alleged bribery
Austria’s Public Prosecutor’s Office for Economic Affairs and Corruption has filed charges against a senior government official and two... more
Austria confirms new casino monopoly tender draft in process
As the Austrian Finance Ministry prepares a draft to form the basis for its new casino tender process in the coming months, operators have... more
Austria could be closer than ever to an open igaming market
Very few markets in Europe have been as resistant to change as Austria – but hopes of a major overhaul are growing within the industry.... more
CEO of William Hill parent Evoke hit with criminal complaint in Austria
Per Widerström, chief executive of evoke plc, has been named in a private criminal complaint by an Austrian physician seeking to recover... more
Austrian gambling monopoly reform under discussion: report
Austria is ready to tackle the topic of a licensed gambling market head-on, local media reported. The Austria Press Agency said that the... more
Austria’s gaming trade body expects monopoly reforms by end of year
The Austrian Association for Betting and Gambling (OVWG) has given a clear indication as to when the private sector expects to see reforms... more
