Austrian finance ministry expects 20 bidders for online gambling licences
News · Licences & markets · By SectorWire desk · Source published
Summary
Austria's finance ministry expects 20 bidders for online gambling licences. The impact assessment behind the bill assumes 45% of online gambling will take place with licensed operators once the rules apply.
Why it matters
The bidder estimate and 45% channelisation assumption shape how Austria's licensing round could shift online gambling from unlicensed operators to licensees.
Cite as: SectorWire, “Austrian finance ministry expects 20 bidders for online gambling licences”, 20 October 2026, https://sectorwire.news/item/austrian-finance-ministry-expects-20-bidders-for-online-gambling-licen/
Key facts
- Type
- Licence
- Market
- Austria