Austria Moves Towards Online Gambling Reform as EU Deadline Nears

Austria's plans to open its online gambling market to multiple operators are approaching a key milestone, with the European Union 's standstill period for the proposed legislation due to expire on 5 November 2026. The proposed reforms would replace Austria's existing online gambling monopoly with a multi-operator licensing system, potentially creating new opportunities for international gambling companies seeking access to the market. The draft legislation aims to establish a new regulatory framework while strengthening player protection and enforcement against unlicensed gambling operators.