Allwyn questions Austria’s October 2027 online gambling market launch target
The timetable may affect when operators can enter Austria’s online gambling market and the preparation required for regulatory oversight.
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Appointment
Casinos Austria appoints Andreas Bierwirth as CEO from March 2027
Bierwirth takes over as Casinos Austria defends its 12 casino licences and sole lottery and online gaming licence in upcoming concession awards.
Appointment
Casinos Austria and Austrian Lotteries appoint Andreas Bierwirth as CEO
The leadership change matters to investors and regulators as Casinos Austria and Austrian Lotteries install a new chief executive.
Appointment
Casinos Austria names Andreas Bierwirth as CEO-designate ahead of concession award
Bierwirth succeeds Erwin van Lambaart, whose five-year contract expires, leaving a two-member executive board with Martin Škopek.
Departure
Casinos Austria names Andreas Bierwirth CEO as Erwin van Lambaart steps down in March 2027
The leadership change comes as Casinos Austria prepares for the re-award of the lottery and casino concessions underpinning its business.
Appointment
Casinos Austria general director Erwin van Lambaart to leave in March 2027
The leadership change comes as Casinos Austria prepares for new gambling concession awards that will shape its business.
Tender
Brightstar Lottery targets Austria’s lottery licence under proposed market reform
Brightstar’s intended participation could increase competition in Austria’s planned lottery licence contest.
Award
Belgian Council of State suspends ECK NV’s €750m Brussels casino concession
The suspension leaves ECK NV’s planned takeover on 1 January 2027 uncertain, while outgoing operator Viage continues running the casino.
Hokkaido reports 15 responses to Japan casino development inquiry
The responses indicate prospective developer interest ahead of Japan’s expected 2027 casino bidding round.
Tender
Niklas Sattler questions Austria’s planned casino tender packaging
Sattler warned that bundling licences into large packages could favour incumbent Casinos Austria.
Award
Brussels awards Napoleon Games 15-year Viage Casino concession
The award sets the operator and term for Brussels’ casino concession from 2027.
Licence
Napoleon Games takes over Brussels Viage casino licence from Casinos Austria
The loss removes Casinos Austria's Brussels gross gaming revenue of €52.45m from its international portfolio and hands Napoleon Games a 15-year Brussels foothold.
Tender
FDJ United signals interest in Austria's next lottery concession
The prospective competition could change which operator holds Austria's lottery concession after the tender.
Tender
Austria's finance ministry prepares lottery licence tender under proposed gambling law
The planned tender could bring new competitors into Austria's lottery market.
Tender
Golden Palace bids for Brussels Viage casino concession with €30m investment plan
The bid could reshape Viage’s operator and redevelopment, with Golden Palace proposing investment if selected.
Austria proposes online gambling licences from October 2027
Operators’ eligibility, online stake limits and the planned casino tender would shape entry and competition in Austria.
Austria coalition negotiators debate exclusion rules for future gambling market
The proposed cooling-off period could affect operators’ eligibility and entry timing in Austria’s planned competitive market.
Austria coalition negotiates gambling reform and proposed operator cooling-off period
The proposed licensing rules and exclusion period could affect which operators qualify to enter Austria's online market.
Austria’s coalition negotiators consider a cooling-off period for online gambling licences
The proposal could affect which existing operators qualify for licences if Austria opens its online gambling market.
Austria proposes multi-operator online casino licensing system
Operators considering Austria would face proposed financial barriers and strict player-spending and gameplay limits.
Austria draft law proposes ending online casino monopoly
International operators seeking Austrian market entry would face a EUR10m capital requirement and backdated tax and court-claim settlements before qualifying for a licence.
Austria proposes multiple online gambling licences in draft bill
Operators considering Austria would face proposed age-based deposit limits, capped stakes and winnings, and licence conditions.
Allwyn could seek further stake in Casinos Austria group
Operators and investors should watch for a potential shift in control, as Allwyn’s reported interest centers on the lotteries business.
Appointment
Casinos Austria and Austrian Lotteries appoint Robert Zadrazil as supervisory board chairman
The appointments and renewal change oversight of the Casinos Austria and Austrian Lotteries group.
Reef Casino Trust reports AU$5.41m FY25 profit as Iris bid progresses
The bid’s completion depends on unitholder acceptance and regulatory approvals, including Queensland licensing checks.