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Austria plans gambling bill amid player-protection talks

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Austria’s government plans to bring a gambling bill into political discussion in the coming weeks, according to a media report published on 17 November 2025. Player protection remains a central negotiating issue, and the bill could take effect in summer 2026. Lottery, online gambling and six casino concessions expire in 2027.

Operators and suppliers may face new rules as existing lottery, online gambling and casino concessions approach expiry.

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MGA and MCCAA sign MoU to coordinate player protection

The Malta Gaming Authority and the Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on consumer affairs and player protection in gaming. The agreement sets a formal framework for information exchange and clarifies how complaints and disputes spanning both remits are handled, the MGA said.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering consumer affairs and player protection in gaming has been signed by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and the Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (MCCAA), according to the MGA. The document creates a formal structure for the authorities to work together, communicate and share relevant information, in line with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

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