Golden Palace announced a bid for the 15-year concession to operate Brussels’ Viage casino, which includes a gaming licence. The company said it would invest €30 million in redevelopment if selected; Viage and several other operators have also expressed interest in the concession.
The bid could reshape Viage’s operator and redevelopment, with Golden Palace proposing investment if selected.
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Brightstar Lottery COO Marco Tasso said the company aims to enter Austria as a lottery operator and technology supplier when licences are reassigned. The report says the proposed reform could take effect on 1 January 2027, with licence awards expected later that year; Brightstar is among several potential competitors.
It was reported that entrepreneur Niklas Sattler hopes to compete with Casinos Austria for 13 land-based casino concessions. He expressed concern that bundling licences into large packages could favour the incumbent.
FDJ United has formally expressed interest in Austria's forthcoming lottery concession, according to the report, joining Brightstar and IZI Group as prospective bidders. Austria's government has extended Österreichische Lotterien's current licence beyond its planned end in 2027 until the tender process concludes.
Austria's new gambling law is under review, and the finance ministry is expected to tender new lottery licences in autumn, according to a report. Brightstar is developing a consortium, while another unnamed major bidder has formally entered the race; Casinos Austria and its majority owner Allwyn also have interests in the lottery business.
Gaming1 casino operations director Cristiano Azzolini Di Maggio said Italy’s new concession system could have recognised game providers through a dedicated licence, register and obligations. He said operators currently bear product certification costs and regulatory responsibility, including for games developed by external providers.
Gaming1 casino operations director Cristiano Azzolini Di Maggio said Italy missed the chance to introduce a licence for game providers. He spoke on 5 November at a panel during the SiGMA Central Europe Summit in Rome.