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1603 charsAustria's Parliament Receives Amendments to Gambling Act and Telecommunications Act 2021
On August 5, 2026, the Parliament of Austria (Nationalrat) received a government proposal to amend the Gambling Act (Glücksspielgesetz) and the Telecommunications Act 2021 (Telekommunikationsgesetz 2021). The proposal, submitted by Dr. Markus Marterbauer of the Federal Ministry of Finance (Bundesministerium für Finanzen), introduces modifications to both pieces of legislation through a federal constitutional law amendment.
The government submission includes comprehensive documentation comprising the legislative text, explanatory notes, and a comparative text overview showing proposed changes. The proposal has been formally registered with the Nationalrat and is now in the parliamentary procedure phase. The amendments represent a coordinated legislative update affecting both gambling regulation and telecommunications governance in Austria.
The legislative materials are available through Austria's parliamentary portal and open data systems, enabling public access to the full text, detailed explanations, and supporting documentation. The proposal is currently under parliamentary consideration, with the status recorded as "decided" (Beschlossen) in the legislative tracking system.
Stakeholders in Austria's gambling and telecommunications sectors should monitor the progress of this legislative proposal through the Nationalrat. Further developments regarding committee review, debate scheduling, and voting dates will be announced as the parliamentary procedure advances. The proposal can be tracked through the Parliament of Austria's official website using reference number 594 d.B.
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2128 charsAustria's Parliament receives amendments to Gambling Act
On August 5, 2026, the Parliament of Austria received the government proposal to amend the Gambling Act and the Telecommunications Act 2021 .
The draft law establishes a regulated licensing regime for online casino games and online slot machines. The number of available licences is unlimited. Online lotteries remain restricted to a single exclusive licence, issued after the organisation of a tender.
Gambling entities that have organised illegal gambling would, in principle, be considered reliable for holding a licence if they fully meet their tax obligations, both past and future, and all judgments issued by Austrian courts against aggrieved players ("player protection claims") are settled. If illegal gambling activities cease after December 31, 2026, a licence cannot be granted for a period of 18 months from the date of cessation. If the activity ceases after December 31, 2029, the cooling off period is set at 24 months.
Website and payment blocking will also be introduced and the public will be educated via informational and warning notices.
An Office for Gambling and Player Protection will be created to provide support for player protection and market monitoring.
The draft introduces player protection measures such as mandatory deposit limits, time limits, and a centralised exclusion register covering all operators and types of gambling.
It also introduces changes to the land-based gambling framework, including new regulations for the awarding of casino licences. These will be limited to a number of 13, with the possibility of them being awarded in packages.
The draft law was notified to the European Commission on August 4, 2026, the standstill period ending on November 5, 2026.
Stakeholders in Austria's gambling and telecommunications sectors should monitor the progress of this legislative proposal through the National Council. Further developments regarding committee review, debate scheduling, and voting dates will be announced as the parliamentary procedure advances. The proposal can be tracked through the Parliament of Austria's official website using reference number 594 d.B.