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Austria’s finance ministry considers delaying gambling licence tender

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Austria’s finance ministry is reportedly considering postponing the tender for casino, lottery and online gambling concessions, according to media reporting. The lottery and online gambling concession held by Österreichische Lotterien expires on 30 September 2027, while casino concessions have different expiry dates, including 31 December 2027 and 31 December 2030.

A delay could extend existing concessions and affect the timing and terms of future market competition.

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