Austria Prepares for Online Gambling Overhaul with Licensing Boost

Key Moments: The Austrian Ministry of Finance projects 20 companies will apply for the first-ever online gambling licenses. Licensed online gambling’s market share will likely grow from 45% at launch to 75% by 2030. New legal and operational rules, including deposit limits and exclusion tools, will roll out on January 1, 2027. Regulatory Reform on the Horizon Austria’s Ministry of Finance has outlined significant changes for the local online gambling market. Ultimately, these updates signal a more open and regulated landscape ahead.