Malta response extends standstill period for Austrian gambling reform to 7 December
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Malta’s detailed response has extended the European standstill period for Austria’s planned gambling reform to 7 December 2026, reportedly. The reform would allow multiple licensed providers in the online gambling market, while market access, player protection and future licence conditions remain disputed.
Malta's detailed response has extended the European standstill period for Austria's planned gambling reform to 7 December 2026, reportedly. The extension tightens the timetable for reorganising Austria's online gambling market.
The reform is intended to allow competition among multiple licensed operators, but market access, player protection and future licensing terms remain disputed. A decision before Christmas is still considered realistic in the industry.