Austria’s coalition government has published the first draft of a new online gambling law. The proposed legislation introduces an open licensing framework to restructure the national market.
Regulatory Framework Overview
The draft outlines the foundational conditions for a comprehensive regulatory overhaul. It shifts the current system toward a transparent licensing model that standardizes operator requirements. The government’s proposal aims to establish clear market entry rules while maintaining oversight of digital gambling activities.The initial draft conditions were first detailed by iGaming Express. Further legislative reviews will follow as the coalition finalizes the regulatory text.