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30 articles on the topic of Online Casino.
After the losses, many people look for a way to reclaim their money from an online casino without having to hire and pay a lawyer themselves. Litigation funders such as R. M. Prozessfinanzierung exist for exactly this situation.
Read articleIn our series on the largest providers, this time we look at the TechSolutions Group N.V. Anyone who has played at 22Bet, National Casino or Bizzo was dealing with this group from the Caribbean. For Austrian players, the decisive point is that the casino offer operates without an Austrian licence.
Read articleIn our series on the largest providers, this time we look at 888. The 888casino is among the oldest online casinos of all, and the parent company is now called Evoke plc. For Austrian players, the casino and poker offerings without an Austrian licence are decisive.
Read articleIn our series on the largest providers, this time we look at Dama N.V. Behind this name lies not a single casino but a network of more than a hundred online casinos based in the Caribbean. For Austrian players, the decisive point is that this offer operates without an Austrian licence.
Read articleIn our series on the largest providers, this time the focus is on Flutter. Few people know the group name, but many know its brands: PokerStars, Betfair and Paddy Power. For Austrian players, it is above all the casino and poker offerings without an Austrian licence that are decisive.
Read articleIn our series on the largest providers, this time we look at Interwetten. The brand was founded in Vienna and remains in Austrian hands to this day, but its online casino is operated through a Maltese company. It is precisely this casino part that is legally decisive for Austrian players.
Read articleIn our series on the largest providers, this time we look at bet-at-home. The company has its roots in Austria and shows like almost no other how seriously the reclaiming of casino losses is hitting the industry. For Austrian players, the former online casino in particular is decisive.
Read articleIn our series on the largest providers, this time the focus is on bet365. The company is world-famous as a sports betting provider, but through the same platform it also operates a large online casino. For Austrian players, it is precisely this casino part that is decisive.
Read articleIn our series on the largest providers, this time we look at Tipico. Almost everyone in Austria knows the brand from sport, but alongside sports betting Tipico also operates an online casino. It is precisely this casino part that is legally decisive for Austrian players.
Read articleIn our series about the largest providers, this time it is about Entain. Few people know the group name, but almost everyone knows its brands: bwin, partypoker, partycasino and CasinoClub. For Austrian players the decisive point is that these casino brands have no licence here.
Read articleWith this series we take a closer look at the largest online providers. We begin with Stake, one of the highest-grossing crypto casinos in the world. Anyone who understands Stake also understands why losses incurred by Austrian players can be reclaimable.
Read articleWhether you can sue an online casino is usually the wrong question. A lawsuit is almost always possible. What matters is whether a won judgment ultimately turns into real money, and that is decided above all by the location of the provider.
Read articleMalta has tried, with a law of its own, to shield its gambling operators from foreign judgments. Both the EU Commission and the Advocate General at the Court of Justice of the European Union consider this impermissible.
Read articleOn 16 April 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union issued a long awaited decision. It strengthens the position of people who lost money with providers that had no national licence.
Read articleLosses in crypto casinos often feel final. In reality they are reclaimable with providers that have no Austrian licence, and crypto transactions can be proven reliably.
Read articleA few questions give a rough idea of whether a closer assessment is worthwhile. This quick check does not replace a legal evaluation, but it does offer some initial orientation.
Read articleA decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union improves the position of affected persons who lost money with online providers without an Austrian licence, and also holds responsible managing directors to account.
Read articleIn case C-440/23, the Advocate General at the Court of Justice of the European Union has delivered his Opinion. It supports the position of affected players but leaves one central question open.
Read articleThe European Commission has opened infringement proceedings against Malta. The issue is whether Maltese courts must recognise foreign judgments against gambling companies.
Read articleA judgment against an online casino abroad is an important step, but not the end. This article explains why enforcement can be difficult and how pressure can be built up.
Read articleMany well-known online providers do not hold an Austrian licence. Losses can be reclaimed in certain circumstances, even if the provider is based abroad or insolvent.
Read articleMany affected persons believe that old gambling losses have long since become time-barred. With providers that have no Austrian licence, however, claims can reach back considerably further than is often assumed.
Read articleA case from the Netherlands shows how crypto casinos operate abroad and bypass protective measures. For affected persons in Austria, the reclaim remains possible nonetheless.
Read articleThe licence determines whether an online casino is permitted in Austria. This article explains how to recognise this and what consequences it has for losses.
Read articleMany online casinos offer gambling in Austria without a licence. Courts regularly rule in favour of those affected. Enforcement against operators based abroad nevertheless often remains lengthy.
Read articleReclaiming online gambling losses requires patience. This article summarises what affected persons should consider, from the question of legal expenses insurance to conduct during the proceedings.
Read articleOnline casinos use targeted mechanisms to encourage continued play. Those who recognise these patterns protect themselves better. Losses with providers without an Austrian licence can be reclaimed.
Read articleMany well-known, heavily advertised online casinos do not hold an Austrian licence. Whether losses at a particular provider can be reclaimed depends on the individual case and is checked free of charge.
Read articleAnyone who wants to reclaim losses at an online casino without an Austrian licence has several options. This article explains the role of legal expenses insurance and litigation funding and which documents are important.
Read articleAustria has a gambling monopoly. Online casino games may only be offered by licensed providers. Losses incurred with other providers can be reclaimed under civil law.
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