Malta opinion extends EU review of Austria gambling amendments to 7 December
Malta’s detailed opinion on Austria’s gambling amendments has automatically extended the EU notification period to 7 December, according to the report. The bill, which would end Austria’s online gambling monopoly, had been due to clear the review on 5 November. Passage is still expected before Christmas 2026, while the amendments are due to enter into force on 1 January 2027.
The extension narrows the time available for operators to prepare licence applications before the planned 1 January 2027 start.