Location: Austria

12/19/24 7:37 PM

EGBA urges Austria to rethink igaming monopoly system

  • Viktor Kayed, SBC News
The European Betting and Gaming Association (EGBA) has called for Austria to change its “outdated” online casino gaming system in... more
11/24/24 6:26 PM

Playtech reportedly exploring sale of German sports-betting unit Happybet

  • Sonja Lindenberg, Next.io
Playtech is reportedly exploring the sale of its German-facing sports betting operator, Happybet, NEXT.io has learned. The company has... more
09/12/24 8:00 PM

Austrian trade body demands immediate gambling reform

  • Sonja Lindenberg, Next.io
The Austrian Association for Betting and Gambling (OVWG) has called for an urgent reform of Austria’s gambling laws. In a landmark... more
08/26/24 8:36 PM

‘Legally incapacitated’: Austrian Supreme Court orders bet-at-home to repay €2.8m to addicted player

  • Zak Thomas-Akoo, Next.io
The Supreme Court of Austria has ordered bet-at-home to return €2.8m to a player due to responsible gaming concerns. The court ruled the... more
04/21/24 10:05 AM

William Hill owner 888 faces £100m legal bill as Austria gamble backfires

  • Leah Montebello, This Is Money
William owner 888 has set aside more than £100 million for possible legal action as bosses grapple with regulatory pressure abroad.... more