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History of gambling in Austria
How Austria went from Habsburg salon games and resort casinos to a modern model with state control, responsible gambling and online under state brands.
Learn more →Laws and regulation
In Austria, the base of the legal regime is Glücksspielgesetz (GSpG), the administrator is the Federal Ministry of Finance.
Classic casinos and lotteries operate under a limited monopoly model: Casinos Austria (land casinos) and Österreichische Lotterien (including the official online portal win2day).
Sports betting is legally segregated from "gambling" and regulated at the land level (Länder) as an "entertainment activity," so licensing and regulations (including advertising and limits) may vary by region.
For licensed operators, strict requirements are required for KYC/AML, player protection (self-exclusion, limits), age barrier 18 +, and advertising is subject to the principles of moderation and should not be aimed at vulnerable groups.
Unlicensed online operators are subject to preventive measures (blocking/fines).
The model focuses on controlled access to gambling, transparency of income and financing of socially useful projects.
Basic law: Glücksspielgesetz (GSpG)
We analyze how GSpG defines "games of chance," establishes a federal monopoly, distributes powers between the federation and the lands, regulates the online segment, casino licenses and responsible gaming measures.
Learn more →Chief regulator: Bundesministerium für Finanzen (BMF)
How the Austrian Ministry of Finance (BMF) controls gambling, issues concessions, oversees operators, regulates the online segment and is responsible for responsible gambling policy and the fight against illegal sites.
Learn more →Casinos Austria AG monopoly on casinos and lotteries
As Casinos Austria AG became the sole operator of land-based casinos and lotteries in Austria, retaining a monopoly position under the supervision of the BMF and within the framework of the Glücksspielgesetz (GSpG) law.
Learn more →Online gambling: allowed, but only for licensed operators (Win2day)
How the Austrian online market works: a single licensed operator win2day (Österreichische Lotterien/Casinos Austria), strict GSpG, KYC/AML rules, limits and strict suppression of .com sites.
Learn more →Taxation: 40-80% GGR (high rates)
We analyze the Austrian model of taxes and fees: a progressive rate on casinos up to 80% GGR, a high fiscal press on lotteries and online (win2day), land taxes on bets and machines, as well as a "hidden" VAT factor.
Learn more →Strict rules for advertising and responsible play
What is possible and impossible in Austrian gambling advertising: restrictions on tone and formats, bans on aggressive offers, protection of minors, Responsible Gaming tools (limits, self-exclusion, affordability checks) and how BMF controls it.
Learn more →Comparison with Germany and Switzerland
Austria - a centralized monopoly and strict supervision; Germany - federal compromise with uniform rules from 2021; Switzerland is an "online through land casinos" model with .com locks. We analyze licensing, online market, advertising, RG and enforcement.
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