ÖVP and SPÖ agree key issues for Austria gambling bill
Austria’s ÖVP and SPÖ have agreed on tighter gambling rules and stronger player protections, according to their budget spokespeople. A draft bill is expected to enter political debate in the coming weeks, while licence numbers and technical measures remain unresolved; implementation is planned for the latter part of the first half of 2026.
Operators face potential changes to Austria’s licensing framework and rules for blocking unlicensed sites and payments.