Location: Austria
Austria tax reforms loom over otherwise stable bet-at-home in Q1
Despite witnessing year-on-year revenue growth in Q1 2025, bet-at-home AG has expressed concerns about the future gambling landscape in... more
Casinos Austria warns of up to five casino closures if new tax becomes reality
Casinos Austria’s General Director Erwin van Lambaart has warned that the tax plans of the new federal government will leave the company’s... more
EGBA urges Austria to rethink igaming monopoly system
The European Betting and Gaming Association (EGBA) has called for Austria to change its “outdated” online casino gaming system in place.... more
Playtech reportedly exploring sale of German sports-betting unit Happybet
Playtech is reportedly exploring the sale of its German-facing sports betting operator, Happybet, NEXT.io has learned. The company has... more
Austrian trade body demands immediate gambling reform
The Austrian Association for Betting and Gambling (OVWG) has called for an urgent reform of Austria’s gambling laws. In a landmark... more
‘Legally incapacitated’: Austrian Supreme Court orders bet-at-home to repay €2.8m to addicted player
The Supreme Court of Austria has ordered bet-at-home to return €2.8m [$3.1m] to a player due to responsible gaming concerns. The court... more
William Hill owner 888 faces £100m legal bill as Austria gamble backfires
William owner 888 has set aside more than £100 million [$124 million] for possible legal action as bosses grapple with regulatory pressure... more
