Kärnten licensing dispute could disrupt gambling operations after October
A commentary says unsuccessful applicants are very likely to challenge Kärnten’s award of three new licences for regional gaming-machine operations. It warns that the transitional operating period ends on 31 October 2026 and that legal challenges could lead to temporary closures; no challenge is reported as filed.
Operators in Kärnten face possible interruption if licence challenges delay final decisions beyond the transitional period.