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Regulation of Games of Chance

The main objective of the policy on games of chance is to regulate and control games of chance, with a particular emphasis on counteracting gambling addiction, protecting consumers and preventing unlawfulness and crime.

Regulatory policy objectives are as follows:

Gambling, casinos and lotteries are regulated by the Law on Games of Chance (GSpG) and fall within the remit of the Ministry of Finance. Furthermore the Ministry of Finance is the responsible authority for the supervision of licensed companies. The gambling law also determines which games are considered games of chance, among others. The few exceptions from this monopoly (certain betting activities, games of chance with low stakes and games of skill) are then in part regulated by the Federal States of Austria and their different regional laws.

A cross-border supply of gambling activities is not allowed. Gambling activities, e.g. via electronic media (Internet) offered internationally, are also subject to the national gambling monopoly and may not advertised or executed within Austria. Interventions into the monopoly are punishable by civil law or administrative penalty regulations of the gambling law.

Traditional Sports Betting Services fall within the remit of the Federal States of Austria (regional governments).

The “Österreichische Lotterien GmbH” is licensed for offering Lotto, Toto, Goal Betting, Letter Lottery and Scratch Cards as well as Electronic Lotteries via Internet and via Video Lottery Terminals.

The “Casinos Austria AG” operates twelve casinos in Austria and offers various table games and slots.

 

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