The Unfair Competition Act ( Bundesgesetz gegen den unlauteren Wettbewerb, “ UWG”), which is based on the EU Unfair Commercial Practices Directive, contains a blacklist of trade practices that are prohibited in all circumstances per se, including in the gambling and betting sector. The E-Commerce Act ( E-Commerce Gesetz) is relevant for the provision of online gambling and betting.

The most important set of Austrian laws applicable to all types of gaming and betting activities is the Austrian Civil Code ( Allgemeines Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch, “ ABGB”). Not expressly regulated depending on the product this may be subject to trade law.ġ.2 Specify: (i) the law and regulation that applies to the Relevant Products in your jurisdiction and (ii) – in broad terms – whether it permits or prohibits the offer of Relevant Products to persons located in your jurisdiction.

Skill games and competitions with no element of chance “Social” gaming with no prize in money or money’s worth Sports/horse race betting (if regulated separately to other forms of betting)įantasy betting (payment to back a ‘league’ or ‘portfolio’ selection over a period of time, for example in relation to sport or shares) 1.1 Which entities regulate what type of gambling and social/skill gaming activity in your jurisdiction?Ĭasino gaming (including slots and casino table games such as roulette & blackjack)Īustrian Ministry of Finance ( Bundesministerium für Finanzen, “ BMF”) and the Austrian Tax Office ( Finanzamt Österreich).īMF, competent government authorities in the nine Austrian federal states ( Bundesländer), and the Austrian Tax Office.Ĭompetent government authorities in Bundesländer.

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