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New studies: Effect of gambling advertising of the Austrian monopolists on consumers!

2021-02-11T18:09:16+02:00

In the study, the University of Vienna comes to the conclusion that the current advertising activities of the Austrian gambling monopolists create a strong incentive to gamble via various strategies. Furthermore, the experts from the University of Munich concluded that all of the monopolists' advertising strategies examined by the University of Vienna are highly problematic with regard to ECJ requirements and that the "gambling makes you rich" advertising strategy in particular is blatantly contrary to EU law....

New studies: Effect of gambling advertising of the Austrian monopolists on consumers!2021-02-11T18:09:16+02:00

New article on the topic of “Incoherence of Austrian Gambling and Betting Regulation”

2021-01-13T16:54:47+02:00

According to the authors, the structure of the Austrian gambling and betting regulation largely contradicts the coherence requirement under EU law. In this respect, it is contrary to EU law and inapplicable....

New article on the topic of “Incoherence of Austrian Gambling and Betting Regulation”2021-01-13T16:54:47+02:00

Hot off the press: OVWG Annual Report 2020

2021-01-13T17:10:34+02:00

When we subtitled the 2019 activity report "An exciting year in Austria", nobody expected that 2020 would bring a new dimension of excitement. Only three months later after we had published our last annual report, Austria was in lockdown...

Hot off the press: OVWG Annual Report 20202021-01-13T17:10:34+02:00

4th OVWG expert panel on the incoherence of gambling regulation

2021-01-13T16:55:38+02:00

In our next expert panel on 23 November 2020, the authors of the expert opinion, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Bernd Hartmann, LL.M. (University of Osnabrück) and Univ.-Prof. Dr. Tristan Barczak, LL.M. (University of Passau) will present the main findings of their expertise....

4th OVWG expert panel on the incoherence of gambling regulation2021-01-13T16:55:38+02:00

University expertise: Gambling rules inconsistent and in breach of EU law

2020-10-21T15:05:45+02:00

Vienna (APA): The Austrian gambling rules are incoherent and contrary to EU law, says an expert opinion prepared by the University of Osnabrück on behalf of private gambling and sports betting operators (OVWG). The authors, two university professors...

University expertise: Gambling rules inconsistent and in breach of EU law2020-10-21T15:05:45+02:00

COVID-19: European Gambling Associations Renew Commitment To Safer Online Gambling

2020-10-15T11:00:34+02:00

As many European countries face the return of more severe coronavirus-related (COVID-19) restrictions, online gambling associations have renewed their commitment to safer gambling and responsible advertising ....

COVID-19: European Gambling Associations Renew Commitment To Safer Online Gambling2020-10-15T11:00:34+02:00

More than sports betting: Study on the importance of the sports betting industry in Austria

2020-09-29T11:55:46+02:00

New sports betting study published! A new study of the Upper Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKOÖ), prepared under the scientific direction of the University of Linz, underlines the importance...

More than sports betting: Study on the importance of the sports betting industry in Austria2020-09-29T11:55:46+02:00

Online gambling operators present plan to support Austrian sports in the Corona crisis

2020-09-23T10:27:02+02:00

Austrian sports and gambling/sports betting operators have always been important economic partners, which is ....

Online gambling operators present plan to support Austrian sports in the Corona crisis2020-09-23T10:27:02+02:00
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