Lottery activities are legal in Austria and regulated under the Gaming Act, which falls within the remit of the Federal Ministry of Finance. The Austrian government operates a federal monopoly on games of chance, with regulatory policy objectives focused on preventing organized crime, protecting consumers, preventing gambling addiction, and ensuring youth protection (1). Cross-border supply of gambling activities is not permitted, and international gambling services offered via electronic media are subject to the national monopoly and prohibited from advertising within Austria.
The Tax Office Austria grants the single license for lotteries, electronic lotteries and video lottery terminals after a transparent public tender process. Applicants must be corporations located in EU or EEA member states with minimum capital of EUR 109 million, and managing directors must demonstrate professional suitability and experience (2). The license is granted with conditions including a maximum duration of fifteen years and a security deposit of at least 10% of the share capital.
"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."
Österreichische Lotterien GmbH holds the exclusive lottery license in Austria, which covers all stationary lottery offerings, electronic lotteries, and video lottery terminals available on the website win2day.at. The current license term extends until September 30, 2027 (2). The regulatory framework ensures that all lottery operations maintain strict compliance with federal gambling laws while prioritizing player protection, anti-money laundering measures, and responsible gaming standards throughout all operations.
Source:
https://www.bmf.gv.at/en/topics/taxation/regulation-of-games-of-chance.html
https://www.legal500.com/guides/chapter/austria-gambling-law/
Last updated: 16-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
