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  1. Nov 19, 2024The 12 licences that were granted to Casinos Austria AG remain valid. Section 1 GSpG expressly defines poker as a game of chance. Poker is generally permitted only in casinos. Until 31 December 2019, poker casinos operated under licences issued on the basis of the Austrian Trade Act had been allowed. Betting and slot machines outside land-based ...
    • Employment & Labour Law

      In Austria, pre-employment screenings are rather unusual. In any case, written consent is required and a data protection declaration must be obtained. 8.4 Are employers entitled to monitor an employee's emails, telephone calls or use of an employer's computer system? In general, control measures that affect the personal rights of employees ...

    • Litigation & Dispute Resolution

      As Austria is an EU Member State, EU regulations also govern various aspects of international civil procedure (e.g. Brussels 1a Regulation on jurisdiction, recognition and enforcement of judgments et al.). 1.2 How is the civil court system in your jurisdiction structured? What are the various levels of appeal and are there any specialist courts?

    • Aviation Law

      Most of aviation-related legislation is harmonised on the level of the European Union, of which Austria is a Member State. Next to EU legislation, the main legislative act applicable in Austria is the Austrian Aviation Act and several federal regulations, providing provisions relating to the aircraft register and aircraft operation.

    • Business Crime

      Accounting fraud: While for a long time in Austria, accounting fraud offences were scattered over several laws (e.g. Stock Corporation Act, Limited Liability Company Act), accounting fraud offences were included in the StGB in 2016. Decision-makers and authorised representatives are liable to prosecution, for example, if they misrepresent the ...

    • Corporate Immigration

      Corporate immigration in Austria: Explore corporate immigration laws and regulations in Austria in 2024 with specialist insights from ICLG. Corporate Immigration Laws and Regulations Report 2024-2025 Austria. Basket Get Email Updates. Statement on Russia Associations Videos Search: Login.

    • Mergers & Acquisitions

      The 2005 EU Cross-Border Mergers Directive and its implementation in Austria by the 2007 EU Merger Act allows (reverse) takeovers by cross-border mergers. As for listed companies, the 2010 reverse takeover of VSE-listed bwin (Austria) by LSE-listed PartyGaming (UK), which resulted in a delisting of bwin, is the most prominent example.

  2. shunculture.com

    3 days agoGambling is a popular activity in Austria, with a long history dating back to the 17th century. The country has a comprehensive set of gambling laws that aim to regulate and control the industry, with a particular focus on counteracting addiction, protecting consumers, and preventing crime.
  3. With gambling still very popular and a relatively recent monopoly, illegal poker tables are widespread in Austria. READ ALSO: 29 ways to save money in Austria (but still have fun) In April 2022, for example, an anonymous caller tipped the police to one of such games. In a holiday rental apartment in Vienna, 18 people met to play.
  4. Jul 4, 2023Gambling is an activity that captivates millions worldwide, and Austria is no exception. It is a realm where chance encounters strategy, where excitement meets regulation. With a rich history and a dynamic present, there is a fascinating landscape to explore. This review, crafted in collaboration with CasinoTop.at, delves into the heart of Austrian casinos. Uncover […]
  5. The "Casinos Austria AG " operates twelve casinos in Austria and offers various table games and slots. Gambling Protection Measures With effect from 1 December 2010, under the terms of Section 1 (4) of the Gambling Act ( GSpG ), a Staff Unit was established at the Federal Ministry of Finance for preventing addiction and offering addiction ...
  6. legal500.com

    Are there any proposals for changing gambling laws and regulations in the next 12-24 months? If so, please provide an overview of the proposed changes and likely timing. In the past years, there have been continued insinuations that a reorganisation of games of chance in Austria is planned and a draft law may be expected.
  7. shunculture.com

    Dec 29, 2024Twelve licences have been granted to Casinos Austria AG, while the remaining three have been revoked. It is unclear if or when these three licences will be retendered. In addition, gambling machines (known as Landesausspielungen) are regulated at the state level, with five out of nine Austrian states choosing to permit this type of gambling ...
  8. gamblinglaws-austria.com

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    Austria's gaming activities are governed by the federal Gaming Act, five state laws regarding slot machines, nine state betting laws, and other general laws. Different regulators are responsible for various gaming types, including the Tax Office Austria for games of chance, state governments for slot machines, and respective state governments ...
  9. Gambling Austria currently has a gambling monopoly (§ 3 GSpG), whereby the Federal Minister of Finance (BMF) can transfer the right to conduct gambling to private companies by granting a licence. The direct award of licences, which was practised until 2010, was declared inadmissible by the ruling of the European Court of
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