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Austria notifies EU of gambling law reform
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Fusion42 · 1 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Austria has submitted its draft gambling law reform to the European Commission, initiating a three-month standstill period before the law can be passed. The reform modernises online gambling regulation with open licensing, player protection measures including deposit limits and exclusions, and caps casino licences at 13.
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Austria is opening its gambling market with strict licensing and new player protections. You must prepare for compliance demands and consider the new opportunity created by illegal operators needing licences or facing long waits.
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