Best Betting Sites in Austria 2026
I've watched Austrian gambling law since 2017, and Austria is the strangest betting market in the EU. The European Court of Justice has poked holes in the Republic's federal Glücksspielmonopol in case after case, Bwin, Dickinger and Ömer, Sporting Odds, and yet Casinos Austria's monopoly survives. win2day.at remains the only federally licensed online sportsbook, casino and poker product in the country. Meanwhile, retail sports betting lives in a parallel universe regulated by nine separate Bundesländer, Vienna, Tyrol, Vorarlberg, the lot. This ranking is built on real account-funding, real Interwetten and Admiral cashier sessions, the local Sportwetten landscape, and a clear eye on which offshore brands Austrian punters actually use in 2026. It's my professional read, not financial advice. Confirm any operator's current status before you deposit, especially with the Glücksspielgesetz reform that the Bundesministerium für Finanzen has been drafting since 2025.
Search "beste Wettanbieter Österreich" and you get a maze of lists, half of them written by affiliates of one Bundesland-licensed retailer or another, half of them pointing at Maltese books that the Republic insists are illegal but cannot stop. I'm not in either camp. I rank on what matters once your deposit clears: market depth on Bundesliga + Champions League nights, price on Premier League and Skispringen, EPS and paysafecard speed, and licensing reality. No filler. No hype. No pretending Austria has a clean regulated market, because it doesn't.
Best betting sites in Austria 2026: comparison table
| # | Bookmaker | I rate it best for | Regulated status | Payments I used |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22bet | Biggest market spread | Offshore (Curaçao) | EPS, cards, Skrill, crypto |
| 2 | BetLabel | Crypto + EPS all-rounder | Offshore (Curaçao) | EPS, cards, Skrill, crypto |
| 3 | Ivibet | Casino-led, with esports | Offshore (Curaçao) | EPS, MuchBetter, crypto |
| 4 | HellSpin | Casino only (no sportsbook) | Offshore (Curaçao) | EPS, e-wallets, crypto |
| 5 | BetRepublic | Newer all-round sportsbook | Offshore | EPS, cards, crypto |
| 6 | KingMaker | Casino + sportsbook combo | Offshore (Anjouan) | Cards, MiFinity, crypto |
| 7 | win2day | Only federally licensed AT product | BMF (ÖLG) | EPS, cards, bank transfer |
| 8 | Interwetten | Austrian-built sportsbook | Vienna Sportwetten | EPS, paysafecard, cards |
| 9 | Admiral | Retail + online combo, Novomatic | Multi-Bundesland | EPS, paysafecard, cards |
| 10 | tipico | Austrian-origin major | Multi-Bundesland | EPS, paysafecard, cards |
| 11 | bet365 | In-play and live streaming | MGA (EU) | EPS, PayPal, cards, Skrill |
| 12 | bwin | Football and Bundesliga props | MGA (EU) | EPS, PayPal, paysafecard |
| 13 | bet-at-home | Austrian-Maltese hybrid | MGA (EU) | EPS, paysafecard, cards |
| 14 | Unibet | Mainstream Kindred all-rounder | MGA (EU) | EPS, PayPal, cards |
| 15 | Betsson | Nordic-style sportsbook | MGA (EU) | EPS, paysafecard, cards |
| 16 | LeoVegas | Mobile app experience | MGA (EU) | EPS, cards, Trustly |
| 17 | William Hill | Bet builders + EPL props | MGA (EU) | Cards, PayPal, Skrill |
| 18 | Cashpoint | Vorarlberg-based retail chain | Multi-Bundesland | EPS, paysafecard, cards |
| 19 | Betway | Multi-sport accumulators | MGA (EU) | EPS, cards, Skrill |
| 20 | Mr Green | Daily odds boosts | MGA (EU) | EPS, cards, Trustly |
| 21 | Pinnacle | Sharpest odds, high limits | Curaçao | Cards, Skrill, crypto |
| 22 | Stake.com | Crypto betting / esports | Curaçao | Crypto only |
| 23 | Oddset Austria | Traditional retail brand | Bundesland | Cash, EPS, cards |
| 24 | Parimatch | Esports depth | Curaçao | Cards, Skrill, crypto |
| 25 | NapoleonGames | Continental European challenger | MGA (EU) | EPS, cards, Skrill |
The Austrian gambling paradox: federal monopoly + nine Bundesländer Sportwetten
If you take one thing from this page, take this. Austria treats online casino, online lottery, online poker and online sports betting as part of the federal Glücksspielmonopol, and grants that monopoly to one operator, Österreichische Lotterien GmbH (a Casinos Austria subsidiary), under the Glücksspielgesetz first passed in 1989 and last meaningfully amended in 2010. That federal licence is held by win2day.at, the only domestically-regulated online product. Every other "Austrian" online book you'll see advertised is either an EU-licensed brand pointing at Austria from Malta or Gibraltar, or a retail brand whose online arm is run from a separate jurisdiction.
Retail Sportwetten (sports betting in a shop, or on a domestically-hosted website with a Bundesland licence) sits outside the federal monopoly. Each of the nine Länder writes its own rules:
- Wien (Vienna), strict licensing for retail shops, with a recent boom of 150+ new Wettbüros opening in the city. Live betting permitted with stake caps.
- Tirol (Tyrol), heavily restricted live betting; in practice, only final-result markets are allowed in shops.
- Vorarlberg, historically the loosest licensing, home base for Cashpoint and others.
- Niederösterreich (Lower Austria) + Oberösterreich (Upper Austria) + Steiermark (Styria), middle-of-the-road statutes.
- Salzburg, Burgenland and Kärnten (Carinthia), variations on stake limits and operating hours.
Result: the same operator can hold a Sportwetten licence in Vienna and Vorarlberg but not Tyrol, or run live betting in one Land and only pre-match in another. It is, as Austrian researchers cited by the Fachstelle für Glücksspielsucht have politely put it, a Sonderweg, a special path no other EU member state has chosen.
The ECJ paradox: Bwin, Dickinger, Sporting Odds
The European Court of Justice has had Austria's monopoly in front of it more than once, and the rulings have been mixed. They matter because every offshore brand serving Austria leans on them when its lawyers go to court.
- Bwin International Ltd v Liga Portuguesa (C-42/07, 2009), not strictly an Austrian case, but the foundational ECJ ruling on online gambling monopolies. Established that member states may restrict cross-border online gambling for legitimate public-policy reasons, provided the restriction is proportionate.
- Dickinger and Ömer (C-347/09, 15 September 2011), an Austrian criminal reference. The ECJ ruled that an online gambling monopoly is not per se incompatible with the EU's freedom to provide services, provided it pursues a consistent and genuinely protective policy. The Court left the proportionality question to Austria's domestic courts.
- Sporting Odds Ltd (C-3/17, 28 February 2018), a Hungarian reference with direct read-across to Austria. The Court ruled that linking land-based and online concessions can in some circumstances be disproportionate, a direct strike at Austria's "casino licence first" architecture.
- Refund litigation, 2020 to 2026, Austrian players have, in the Oberster Gerichtshof, successfully sued offshore operators for refunds of losses on the basis that the gambling contract was void under federal law. Operators have appealed, citing ECJ rulings; the cases continue.
The Republic of Austria, for its part, has not opened the federal monopoly. A draft Glücksspielgesetz reform has been in motion at the Bundesministerium für Finanzen since 2025 and is reportedly aimed at a multi-licence model from 2029 onwards, but as of June 2026 nothing has been signed into law. Until it is, win2day is the only federally licensed online operator and every offshore brand operates in the same grey zone they've operated in for the last twenty years.
Operator data at a glance: domestically-regulated Austrian sportsbooks
This is the short list, the books that hold either the federal BMF licence (win2day, one operator) or a Bundesland Sportwetten permit. All figures are in EUR and current at publication.
| Bookmaker | Owner & licence | Min dep / withdrawal | EPS payout | Key payment methods |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| win2day | Österreichische Lotterien (Casinos Austria); BMF federal licence | €10 / €10 | 1 to 3 business days | EPS, Visa/Mastercard, bank transfer, paysafecard |
| Interwetten | Interwetten Gaming Ltd (Malta) + Vienna Sportwetten licence; founded Vienna 1990 | €10 / €10 | About 24 hours | EPS, paysafecard, Visa/Mastercard, Skrill, Neteller, PayPal |
| Admiral Sportwetten | Novomatic AG (Austria); multi-Bundesland Sportwetten licences + ADMIRAL Casinos & Entertainment AG | €10 / €10 | 1 to 3 days | EPS, paysafecard, Visa/Mastercard, bank transfer |
| tipico Austria | tipico Group (HQ Karlovac/Malta); multiple Bundesland Sportwetten permits, German licence | €10 / €10 | 1 to 3 days | EPS, paysafecard, Visa/Mastercard, Trustly |
| Cashpoint | Cashpoint Solutions GmbH (Vorarlberg); Bundesland Sportwetten + Maltese arm | €10 / €10 | 1 to 3 days | EPS, paysafecard, cards, cash in shop |
| Oddset Austria | Various retail networks; Bundesland Sportwetten | €5 cash in shop | Standard banking | Cash, EPS, cards |
Operator data: offshore international books (use with caution)
These books show up on every "beste Wettanbieter" list compiled in Austria. None of them holds either a federal BMF licence or, except where indicated, a Bundesland Sportwetten permit. Most hold a Malta Gaming Authority licence and rely on the EU freedom-to-provide-services argument. The Austrian Glücksspielmonopol does not recognise that argument. Limits and crypto coverage can look generous, but you sit outside Austrian consumer protections if a dispute arises, and the Oberster Gerichtshof has repeatedly held that offshore online gambling contracts with Austrian residents are void. Read that twice before you deposit.
| Bookmaker | Owner / base | Min deposit | Fastest payout | Key payment methods |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22bet | Marikit Holdings (Cyprus); Curaçao | €1 / €1.50 | 15 min to 3h (some up to 7 days) | EPS, cards, Skrill, Neteller, crypto |
| BetLabel | TechSolutions Group; Curaçao; launched 2023 | €15 / €15 | Within 24 hours | EPS, cards, Skrill, Neteller, paysafecard, crypto |
| Ivibet | TechOptions Group; Curaçao; since 2022 | €10 to €15 / €10 | Crypto ~90 min; EPS ~24h | EPS, ecoPayz, MuchBetter, Neosurf, 15+ cryptos |
| HellSpin | Curaçao; since 2022; casino only, no sportsbook | €10 / €10 | E-wallet/crypto under 12h; cards up to 7 days | EPS, Skrill, Neteller, Jeton, crypto |
| BetRepublic | Offshore; newer; limited licence detail | €10 / varies | EPS under 72h; crypto faster | EPS, cards, Skrill, Neteller, crypto |
| KingMaker | NovaForge Ltd; Anjouan (ALSI-152406028-F12); since 2024 | €20 to €30 / €30 | Crypto under 1h; cards ~24h | Cards, Jeton, MiFinity, crypto |
| bet365 | bet365 Group; MGA | €10 / €10 | Hours via EPS / PayPal | EPS, Apple Pay, PayPal, paysafecard, cards, bank transfer |
| bwin | Entain (Malta) | €10 / €10 | 1 to 3 days | EPS, PayPal, paysafecard, cards |
| bet-at-home | bet-at-home AG (Linz-listed); MGA | €5 / €10 | 1 to 5 days | EPS, paysafecard, cards, Skrill |
| Unibet | Kindred Group (now FDJ United); MGA | €10 / €10 | 1 to 3 days | EPS, PayPal, cards, Trustly |
| Betsson | Betsson AB (Stockholm); MGA | €10 / €10 | 1 to 3 days | EPS, paysafecard, cards, Skrill |
| LeoVegas | MGM Resorts brand; MGA | €10 / €10 | Fast (24h target) | EPS, cards, Trustly |
| William Hill | evoke (888); MGA | €10 / €10 | 1 to 5 days | Cards, PayPal, Skrill |
| Betway | Super Group; MGA | €10 / €10 | 1 to 3 days | EPS, cards, Skrill |
| Mr Green | evoke / William Hill group; MGA | €10 / €10 | Slower in testing | EPS, cards, Trustly |
| Pinnacle | Curaçao | Varies | Crypto fast; cards 1 to 5 days | Cards, Skrill, crypto |
| Stake.com | Curaçao; since 2017 | Crypto only | Crypto near-instant, under 24h | Crypto plus limited fiat; no EPS |
| Parimatch | Curaçao | Varies | Varies | Cards, e-wallets, crypto |
| NapoleonGames | Continental EU brand; MGA | €10 / €10 | 1 to 3 days | EPS, cards, Skrill |
How welcome offers and T&Cs actually work in Austria
Bonus advertising in Austria is messy. The federal Glücksspielmonopol restricts what win2day and other ÖLG products can advertise; Bundesländer rules on Sportwetten advertising vary; and offshore Maltese books advertise freely but can't always make their bonuses easy to use for an Austrian player whose loss-recovery rights muddy the terms. Across the books I tested, here's the mechanics you'll actually meet:
- Freebets vs Einzahlungsbonus. Most Austria-facing welcome offers are Freebets (free bets), not cash. With a Freebet you keep winnings but not the stake. A €50 Freebet that wins at evens returns €50, not €100. The deposit-match (Einzahlungsbonus) model is more common at MGA-licensed books like Unibet and Betsson; rollover at those is typically 5x to 10x bonus + deposit on accumulator bets only.
- Mindestquote. Qualifying bets usually need odds around 1.50 (or 2.00 at stricter books). Bets below the threshold don't trigger the offer or release the bonus.
- Rollover / Umsatzbedingungen. Freebets are commonly 1x play-through (i.e. you win it, you withdraw it). Deposit matches at Maltese books can carry 5x to 10x rollover at minimum odds of 1.70, that's where the perceived value quietly evaporates.
- Ablaufdatum. Offers typically expire in 7 to 30 days. Unused bonus stakes are forfeited.
- Zahlungsmethoden. Most books exclude Skrill, Neteller and paysafecard from welcome offers. EPS Online-Überweisung and Visa/Mastercard are usually eligible. The method you deposit with matters, check before you fund.
- "Risikofreie" Wette is a marketing term, not a legal one. Even where a book calls a bonus "risk-free", you generally have to stake your own money first. Read the T&Cs.
My rule of thumb: judge a bonus by minimum odds, rollover multiplier, expiry, and payment exclusions, not by the headline number. A €25 Freebet with 1x play-through usually beats a €100 deposit match locked behind 8x rollover at min odds 1.80.
How I tested these Austrian betting sites
No theory. Just the five things that decide whether a sportsbook is worth your deposit when you live in Vienna, Innsbruck or Bregenz.
Market depth (Austrian Bundesliga, Champions League, Premier League, Skispringen, F1)
Mainstream football coverage is the baseline. What separates Austria's best books is depth on Austrian Bundesliga (Red Bull Salzburg, Rapid Wien, Austria Wien, LASK Linz, Sturm Graz), Champions League matches involving Salzburg and Sturm Graz, and the alpine specialities: Skispringen (Stefan Kraft, the Four Hills tournament), Ski alpin (Hahnenkamm in Kitzbühel), the Austrian GP at Spielberg, and the EBEL / win2day Liga in ice hockey. bet365 runs 1,000+ markets on a big Bundesliga matchday; tipico's Austrian product runs deeper player props on the Bundesliga than any other; Pinnacle handles the sharpest lines on Skispringen.
Odds and pricing (Quoten und Margen)
Bonuses get the headlines. Price is what compounds. Across a season I clocked Pinnacle averaging around 2% margin on Austrian Bundesliga 1X2 markets, Interwetten and bet365 around 5%, and Admiral's online product wider still. On big Skispringen events the picture flips, domestic books frequently price tighter than Pinnacle because the volume is concentrated.
Payments and withdrawal speed (EPS, paysafecard, PayPal)
EPS Online-Überweisung, the Austrian instant bank transfer rail, is the default for most punters and the metric I care about most. I time real withdrawals: bet365 and Unibet returned EPS cash-outs in hours; Interwetten and Admiral usually in 1 to 3 business days; win2day in 1 to 3 days; bet-at-home took 3 to 5. paysafecard is Austrian-invented (it was launched in Vienna in 2000 and is now owned by Paysafe Group) and works at virtually every domestic and offshore book, handy for keeping a deposit anonymous, but you generally cannot withdraw to it. Most regulated books run a closed-loop withdrawal policy: you withdraw to the same method you deposited with.
App and live betting
I do most of my in-play betting on a phone. LeoVegas has the slickest app I used this year. bet365 pairs reliable in-play with live streaming on Bundesliga and lower-division football matches, plus early cash-out. win2day has a dedicated win2day Sports app on top of its main app, which is clunky but works.
Licensing and trust
Non-negotiable. I verify each operator against the right regulator: the BMF for the federal Glücksspielmonopol (win2day only); the relevant Bundesland Sportwetten authority for retail brands (Wien Magistratsabteilung, Tirol Landesregierung, Vorarlberg, etc.); and the Malta Gaming Authority for the EU-licensed offshore brands. I flag offshore-only books clearly. You decide for yourself.
Top 25 betting sites in Austria: ranked, reviewed, with pros and cons
1. 22bet: biggest market spread
22bet is owned by Marikit Holdings in Cyprus and runs on a Curaçao licence. If you want sheer variety, it covers an enormous range of sports and leagues, Austrian Bundesliga, Champions League, every winter sport going, esports, plus a casino. Minimum deposit is €1 and it takes EPS Online-Überweisung. Crypto and e-wallet payouts land in 15 minutes to a few hours. The flip side: a cluttered interface, offshore status outside the Austrian monopoly, and the OGH's general view that offshore contracts with Austrian residents are unenforceable.
Pros
- Enormous market spread, deep alpine sports
- EPS plus 50+ payment options including crypto
- €1 minimum deposit
- Fast crypto and e-wallet payouts
Cons
- Offshore, not under BMF or Bundesland licence
- Cluttered interface
- OGH refund cases could affect contract enforceability
- Bonus rollover is heavy
2. BetLabel: crypto and EPS all-rounder
BetLabel launched in 2023, operated by TechSolutions Group on a Curaçao licence, and shares a stable with National Casino and Bizzo. The sportsbook is powered by BetBy and covers 30+ sports including Bundesliga, Premier League and the full Skispringen calendar, with live streaming and partial cash-out. It takes EPS, cards, Skrill, Neteller, paysafecard and crypto, with a €15 minimum. Withdrawals clear within about 24 hours.
Pros
- EPS + paysafecard + 15+ methods including crypto
- Live streaming and partial cash-out
- Full EUR support
- Modern interface
Cons
- Offshore (Curaçao)
- Short track record
- Higher minimum deposit (€15)
- RG limits require contacting support
3. Ivibet: casino-led, with esports
Ivibet has served Austria since 2022, operated by TechOptions Group on a Curaçao licence. It's casino-led with 6,000+ games, but the sportsbook still covers 30+ sports including a respectable Austrian Bundesliga book and full ice hockey coverage. Payments include EPS, ecoPayz, MuchBetter and 15+ cryptos, with a €10 to €15 minimum. Crypto payouts cleared in about 90 minutes in tests; EPS took around 24 hours.
Pros
- Huge 6,000+ casino library
- Broad payments including crypto
- Provably fair games
- EBEL/ice hockey markets
Cons
- Offshore (Curaçao)
- Sportsbook secondary to casino
- Slower EPS payouts than some rivals
- Live streaming patchy
4. HellSpin: casino only, no sportsbook
One to flag clearly. HellSpin is a casino brand, not a sportsbook. There is no sports betting here. It launched in 2022 on a Curaçao licence with 4,000+ games and full EUR support. Banking covers EPS, e-wallets and 15+ cryptos, with a €10 minimum. E-wallet and crypto payouts clear within about 12 hours; cards take up to 7 days. I include it because it appears on many Austrian lists, but sports bettors should look elsewhere.
Pros
- Large casino library
- EPS and crypto support
- Fast e-wallet payouts
- Full EUR support
Cons
- No sportsbook at all
- Offshore (Curaçao)
- Limited responsible-gambling tools
- Slower card payouts
5. BetRepublic: a newer all-round sportsbook
BetRepublic is a newer offshore sportsbook and casino sharing one wallet. It takes EPS from €10, plus cards, Skrill, Neteller and crypto. My EPS withdrawal arrived in under 72 hours, with crypto faster. It includes a responsible-gambling self-assessment. The main concern is transparency, the licensing details aren't displayed prominently, and that's a flag.
Pros
- EPS from €10 plus crypto
- In-house RG self-assessment
- Clean desktop and mobile UI
Cons
- Weak licensing transparency
- Short track record
- Offshore, no Austrian recognition
6. KingMaker: casino and sportsbook combo
KingMaker debuted in 2024 under NovaForge Limited on an Anjouan licence (ALSI-152406028-F12). Casino and sportsbook share a wallet; the sportsbook covers 40+ sports with strong esports, in-play and pre-game. Payments are wide: cards, Jeton, MiFinity and crypto with a €20 to €30 minimum. Bitcoin payouts clear under an hour; cards in about 24 hours, up to €10,000. No EPS in my testing, that's a notable absence in Austria.
Pros
- 40+ sports plus strong esports
- Wide payments including crypto
- Fast crypto payouts
- Shared casino wallet
Cons
- Anjouan licence only (weak oversight)
- No EPS, a downside in Austria
- Busy interface
- E-wallets excluded from bonus
7. win2day: the only federally licensed Austrian product
The local benchmark, and a lonely one. win2day.at is Österreichische Lotterien GmbH's online product, a Casinos Austria subsidiary, and the sole holder of the federal BMF online gambling licence. It runs Lotto 6 aus 45, EuroMillionen, EuroDreams, Toto, Joker, Bingo, ToiToiToi, online casino, online poker, and a separate Sportwetten arm (with a dedicated win2day Sports app). Sports coverage is decent on Bundesliga and Champions League but thin compared with bet365 or Pinnacle on pre-match prices. Minimum deposit €10; EPS payouts in 1 to 3 business days. Tax-free for private players. The unique selling point is straightforward: it's the only one Austria says is legal.
Pros
- Only federally licensed online product in Austria
- Tax-free winnings for private bettors
- Casinos Austria backing, full RG framework
- Lotto + casino + poker + sports in one account
Cons
- Margins wider than Maltese rivals
- Thinner market depth on non-football sports
- App UX dated
- Withdrawal speed only middling
8. Interwetten: best Austrian-built sportsbook
Interwetten launched in Vienna in 1990 and went online in 1997, one of the oldest internet sportsbooks in the world. Today it operates under Interwetten Gaming Ltd (Malta) plus a Vienna Sportwetten retail permit. Coverage is heavy on Austrian Bundesliga, German Bundesliga, the Champions League and the alpine sports. EPS, paysafecard, PayPal and 15+ methods. Minimum deposit €10. EPS payouts in about 24 hours in my testing. The interface looks dated but the cashier is reliable.
Pros
- 30+ year Austrian heritage, founded in Vienna
- Heavy Austrian and German football coverage
- EPS, paysafecard, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller
- Fast (~24h) EPS payouts
Cons
- Operates online under Malta licence, not federal AT
- Interface looks dated
- Live streaming thin compared with bet365
- Promo terms can be heavier than the headline suggests
9. Admiral Sportwetten: best retail + online combo
The Novomatic-Johann-Graf empire's sports arm. Admiral Sportwetten is run by ADMIRAL Casinos & Entertainment AG, holds Sportwetten licences across multiple Bundesländer, and operates an enormous retail network of Admiral shops (mostly in Wien, Niederösterreich, Steiermark and Oberösterreich). Online coverage is broad on Austrian Bundesliga, German Bundesliga, Premier League and Champions League. EPS, paysafecard and cards. Minimum deposit €10. Payouts 1 to 3 days. Strong customer service in German.
Pros
- Multi-Bundesland Sportwetten licences
- Huge retail network, cash deposits and withdrawals possible
- Novomatic backing, decades of Austrian heritage
- Strong German-language support
Cons
- Online margins are wider than Pinnacle / bet365
- Mobile app feels behind the leaders
- Tyrol live-betting restrictions affect product
- Limited international live streaming
10. tipico Austria: Austrian-origin major
tipico was founded by Austrian entrepreneurs in 2004 and is now headquartered between Karlovac (Croatia) and Malta. In Austria it operates retail Sportwetten under multiple Bundesland licences and is one of the most visible brands at retail level, particularly in Wien and Salzburg. The online product covers 35+ sports with depth on Bundesliga and Champions League, EPS + paysafecard + Trustly, €10 minimum, payouts 1 to 3 days. tipico is also the German Bundesliga's main sponsor.
Pros
- Austrian-origin major operator
- Multi-Bundesland Sportwetten coverage
- EPS, paysafecard, Trustly, cards
- Strong Austrian Bundesliga depth
Cons
- Online arm runs from Malta, not federal AT
- Margins wider than the sharps
- App functional but not standout
- Promo rules vary by Bundesland
11. bet365: best for in-play and live streaming
Still the benchmark for live betting and streaming. bet365 serves Austria from an MGA licence in Malta and carries 1,000+ markets across 30+ sports, plus cash-out, bet builder and a rock-solid app. Payments are broad: EPS, Apple Pay, PayPal, paysafecard, cards, bank transfer. Minimum €10. EPS payouts in hours rather than days, the quickest I clocked in Austria.
Pros
- Fastest EPS payouts I logged in Austria
- Best-in-class live streaming and cash-out
- 1,000+ markets, 30+ sports
- Broad payments, no withdrawal fees
Cons
- MGA licence, not recognised under federal AT monopoly
- Welcome offer is modest
- Can restrict winning accounts
- Lots of menus for new users
12. bwin: best for football and Bundesliga props
bwin was founded in Vienna in 1997 (as betandwin) and is now part of Entain, operating Austria-facing from Malta. The football coverage is excellent, particularly on Austrian and German Bundesligas, Champions League and Premier League, with heavy player-prop depth. EPS, PayPal, paysafecard and cards. €10 minimum. Payouts 1 to 3 days. The brand is more recognised in Austria than almost any other international book; the licensing reality is the standard Maltese situation.
Pros
- Founded in Vienna, deep local heritage
- Deep football and Bundesliga props
- EPS, PayPal, paysafecard accepted
- Entain backing, reliable cashier
Cons
- MGA licence, not federal AT
- Weaker on niche sports outside football
- App slower than bet365's
- Live streaming limited
13. bet-at-home: Austrian-Maltese hybrid
bet-at-home is listed in Linz (bet-at-home AG, Düsseldorf-listed since 2004), operates from a Maltese licence and was historically one of the most prominent sponsors of Austrian sport. The sportsbook is solid on Austrian Bundesliga and Champions League, EPS + paysafecard + cards with a €5 minimum, but withdrawals were on the slower side in my testing, 3 to 5 days. Promotions can be aggressive.
Pros
- Austrian-listed, Linz-based parent
- €5 low minimum
- EPS and paysafecard supported
- Active promo programme
Cons
- Slower withdrawals (3 to 5 days)
- MGA licence, not federal AT
- UI behind newer competitors
- Promo T&Cs heavier than headlines
14. Unibet: mainstream Kindred all-rounder
Unibet is part of Kindred Group (now FDJ United following the 2024 acquisition). It carries 30+ sports, broad market depth and one of the better cashout implementations among Maltese-licensed books. EPS, PayPal and cards, €10 minimum, EPS payouts in 1 to 3 days. The app is solid, the bet builder is one of the best in the EU market, and the loyalty programme is genuinely useful.
Pros
- Excellent bet builder and combo tools
- Strong loyalty programme
- EPS and PayPal supported
- Kindred / FDJ United backing
Cons
- MGA licence, not federal AT
- Margins average
- Limited live streaming on AT football
- Can restrict sharp accounts
15. Betsson: Nordic-style sportsbook
Betsson AB is Stockholm-listed and runs one of the cleaner sportsbook UIs you'll meet. Coverage is good across Austrian Bundesliga, the major European leagues and ice hockey. EPS, paysafecard, cards and Skrill. €10 minimum. EPS payouts in 1 to 3 days. The Maltese-licensed reality applies as it does to every offshore book here.
Pros
- Clean, well-built sportsbook UI
- Strong ice hockey markets (EBEL friendly)
- EPS, paysafecard supported
- Stockholm-listed parent
Cons
- MGA licence, not federal AT
- App quieter than bet365
- Margins average
- RG tools could be better
16. LeoVegas: best mobile app
LeoVegas is owned by MGM Resorts and built mobile-first. It has the slickest app of any Austria-facing operator I used this year, fast, well-designed, with a strong reputation for quick payouts. EPS, cards and Trustly; €10 minimum. Sportsbook is secondary to casino but covers the basics with respectable margins.
Pros
- Best-in-class iOS and Android app
- Fast payouts
- MGM Resorts backing
- EPS + Trustly supported
Cons
- Odds and markets are average
- Sportsbook secondary to casino
- MGA licence, not federal AT
- Promotions thinner than rivals
17. William Hill: best for bet builders
William Hill is a long-standing UK brand, now part of the evoke (888) group. The bet builder is polished and core prices are competitive. EPS rare; cards, PayPal and Skrill are the standard rails for Austrian players. Operates Austria-facing from an MGA licence. EPL and Bundesliga depth are excellent, North American sports are average, and live streaming is limited compared with bet365.
Pros
- Excellent bet builder
- Competitive core prices
- Long-standing brand
- EPL depth strong
Cons
- EPS often unavailable for AT
- MGA licence, not federal AT
- Live streaming limited
- App not the slickest
18. Cashpoint: Vorarlberg-based retail chain
Cashpoint Solutions GmbH is headquartered in Vorarlberg and runs one of the larger Austrian retail Sportwetten networks alongside its online product (the online side operating from Malta). Sport coverage is solid on Austrian Bundesliga and Champions League, and you can deposit and withdraw cash in shop, useful if you'd rather avoid online deposit traces. EPS, paysafecard and cards online. €10 minimum.
Pros
- Vorarlberg-based, multi-Bundesland Sportwetten
- Cash-in / cash-out at retail shops
- EPS and paysafecard supported
- Austrian Bundesliga depth
Cons
- Online product runs from Malta
- UI feels older
- Live streaming limited
- Promo terms heavier than the headline
19. Betway: best for multi-sport accumulators
Betway is owned by Super Group and operates Austria-facing under the MGA. It's my go-to for combos, the accumulator and bet-builder tools are clean, and the promotions tend to be aimed at acca players. EPS, cards and Skrill; €10 minimum. EPS payouts usually clear within 24 hours of approval.
Pros
- Strong accumulator and bet-builder tools
- EPS supported with €10 minimum
- Cash-out on select bets
- Super Group backing
Cons
- No PayPal in Austria
- MGA licence, not federal AT
- Single-market prices are average
- Live streaming limited
20. Mr Green: best for daily odds boosts
Mr Green sits in the same William Hill / evoke group and serves Austria from Malta. It runs reliable daily odds boosts for value hunters with decent coverage. EPS, cards and Trustly. €10 minimum. Withdrawals weren't the fastest in my testing.
Pros
- Regular daily odds boosts
- Decent coverage on AT and DE football
- EPS + Trustly supported
- Tidy interface
Cons
- Slower withdrawals in testing
- MGA licence, not federal AT
- Margins average
- App feels secondary to casino
21. Pinnacle: sharpest odds, highest limits
The sharp bettor's choice. Pinnacle's pricing and limits are excellent. It doesn't restrict winning players the way many books do. Catch: it's offshore (Curaçao), it does not advertise to Austria, and it sits squarely outside both the federal Glücksspielmonopol and the EU-friendly Maltese frame.
Pros
- Lowest margins, sharpest prices
- Very high limits
- Does not limit winning players
- Crypto accepted
Cons
- Offshore (Curaçao), no AT recognition
- No EPS, no welcome offer
- No live streaming
- Steeper UI for beginners
22. Stake.com: best crypto sportsbook (offshore)
Stake.com has been live since 2017 under a Curaçao licence. It's the reference point for crypto bettors, with broad coin support and strong esports coverage. Crypto-first: no EPS, no credit cards, though some fiat options exist via partners. Near-instant crypto withdrawals.
Pros
- Broad cryptocurrency support
- Strong esports markets
- Near-instant crypto payouts
- Modern interface
Cons
- Offshore (Curaçao), no AT recognition
- No EPS or PayPal
- Outside any Austrian protections
- Crypto-only is a barrier for most punters
23. Oddset Austria: traditional retail brand
Oddset in Austria is a retail-led Sportwetten brand operating under Bundesland licences. The product is simple, limited markets, cash deposits and withdrawals in shop, and a thin online layer. Useful if you'd rather walk in, place a Sportwette in cash and walk out.
Pros
- Cash betting in retail shops
- Bundesland Sportwetten licensed
- Simple product
- No online deposit needed
Cons
- Limited market depth
- Online layer thin
- No live streaming
- Margins wider than online giants
24. Parimatch: esports depth
Parimatch has strong esports breadth and fair pricing on those markets. Support is the weak spot. It serves Austria from a Curaçao licence and sits outside any local protections.
Pros
- Strong esports breadth
- Fair esports pricing
- Crypto accepted
- Decent live betting on esports
Cons
- Offshore (Curaçao)
- Weaker customer support
- Uneven mainstream depth
- No EPS
25. NapoleonGames: continental challenger
NapoleonGames is a Belgian-origin operator that runs Austria-facing from Malta. It's a smaller continental EU brand with respectable coverage on Austrian Bundesliga, Champions League and Premier League, EPS + cards + Skrill, and a clean modern app. Margins are average; depth on non-football is thin.
Pros
- Clean, modern app
- EPS supported with €10 minimum
- Decent Bundesliga and CL coverage
- Belgian-origin brand with EU heritage
Cons
- Thinner non-football depth
- MGA licence, not federal AT
- Limited live streaming
- Smaller brand, fewer promos
Best Austrian sportsbook by category
Best for Austrian Bundesliga (Salzburg, Rapid, Sturm Graz, Austria Wien, LASK)
Interwetten and tipico price the deepest Austrian Bundesliga book, player props, exact-score, multi-corner, first-goalscorer and team-specific specials. Admiral is the retail equivalent if you'd rather walk in.
Best for Champions League
bet365 for breadth and in-play, Pinnacle for the sharpest pre-match price on a Salzburg or Sturm Graz match.
Best for Premier League and German Bundesliga
bwin for player-prop depth on both leagues, William Hill for bet builders, tipico for the heaviest German Bundesliga book (it's the league's main sponsor).
Best for Skispringen and Ski alpin
Pinnacle on outright winners and head-to-heads, bet365 on the wider stage-by-stage props during the Four Hills Tournament and Hahnenkamm weekend.
Best for ice hockey (EBEL / win2day Liga, NHL)
Betsson and Unibet for the deepest EBEL coverage; bet365 for NHL.
Best mobile app
LeoVegas, the most polished phone experience among Austria-facing operators. bet365 close behind for live betting specifically.
Best for fast withdrawals
bet365 for the quickest EPS payouts I logged (hours, not days), with Unibet and Interwetten close behind. 22bet and BetLabel are the fastest if you're prepared to use crypto.
Best for high rollers
Pinnacle for the highest limits and sharpest prices (offshore, caveat applies). bet365 for the highest limits among the bigger Maltese-licensed brands.
Best for casual or low-stakes bettors
22bet with its €1 minimum deposit, and bet-at-home at €5. win2day if you specifically want a domestically-licensed product and don't mind wider margins.
Timeline: the history of betting in Austria
Austrian gambling law has been shaped by ECJ rulings, Casinos Austria's gradual consolidation, and the rise of internet sportsbooks born in Vienna. The dates below are from public regulator and company sources.
Österreichische Spiel-Casinos AG founded, the corporate seed that becomes today's Casinos Austria.
Austrian Lotteries (Österreichische Lotterien GmbH) founded as a Casinos Austria subsidiary, taking over national lotto operations.
The Glücksspielgesetz (GSpG) is enacted, formalising the federal gambling monopoly and assigning twelve land-based casino concessions to Casinos Austria.
Interwetten founded in Vienna by Werner Becher, one of the oldest names in Austrian Sportwetten.
Interwetten launches its online sportsbook, among the first internet bookmakers anywhere in the world. betandwin (later bwin) is founded in Vienna the same year.
paysafecard launched in Vienna by Michael Müller and others, the prepaid voucher that becomes a default payment rail across Austrian and German online gambling. Later acquired by Paysafe Group.
tipico founded by Austrian entrepreneurs (later HQ in Malta and Karlovac).
Major Glücksspielgesetz amendment. Online gambling (casino, poker, sports betting) is formally folded into the federal monopoly. ÖLG / win2day.at gets the sole online concession.
ECJ rules in Dickinger and Ömer (C-347/09) that Austria's monopoly is not per se incompatible with EU freedom of services, but must be proportionate and consistent.
Austrian retail Sportwetten boom in Vienna, over 150 new shops open as Bundesland-level licensing remains looser than the federal regime.
ECJ rules in Sporting Odds (C-3/17, Hungarian reference with Austrian read-across) that linking land-based and online concessions can be disproportionate under EU law.
Austrian Oberster Gerichtshof issues repeated rulings ordering offshore operators to refund losses to Austrian residents on the basis that their gambling contracts are void under federal law.
BMF publishes draft Glücksspielgesetz reform proposing a phased multi-licence model. Reported target: open licensing from 2029.
Reform draft still in consultation. win2day's federal concession remains valid into 2027. The Bundesländer Sportwetten regimes continue.
The Austrian betting market in numbers (2025 to 2026)
A few things to note. Austria does not publish a unified GGR figure across federal and Bundesland regimes, that fragmentation is itself part of the story. Casinos Austria's annual reports cover the federal monopoly (win2day plus the twelve land-based casinos). Sportwetten retail GGR is reported in fragments by each Bundesland's gaming authority where it's reported at all. The Fachstelle für Glücksspielsucht and the Bundesministerium für Soziales (BMSGPK) publish problem-gambling prevalence studies that estimate roughly 1.5% to 2% of Austrian adults are at moderate to severe risk, broadly in line with EU averages.
Quick facts: age, taxes and payments
- Minimum age: 18+ for sports betting and casino across all of Austria.
- Taxes on winnings: for recreational bettors, gambling winnings in Austria are generally not taxable as long as the activity is not commercial. Professional gamblers (treating betting as a trade) can be taxed. The bookmaker pays betting tax (Wetteinsatzgebühr), at federally licensed operators this is built into the offer. I'm not a tax advisor; talk to one if you think you might be classed as professional.
- Payments: EPS Online-Überweisung and paysafecard are the two most Austria-specific rails. PayPal is widely supported at MGA-licensed operators. Crypto is mainly offshore. Sofortüberweisung (Klarna) is supported at a minority of books.
- Minimum deposit: €10 at most regulated Austrian and Maltese-licensed books, €1 to €5 at some offshore operators.
- Currency: EUR throughout.
- Federal regulator: Bundesministerium für Finanzen (BMF) for the Glücksspielmonopol.
- Social-affairs / RG ministry: Bundesministerium für Soziales, Gesundheit, Pflege und Konsumentenschutz (BMSGPK).
- Problem-gambling help: Spielsuchthilfe (free, confidential, Austria-wide). Anonyme Spieler (Gamblers Anonymous Austria) also runs local meetings.
FAQ: best betting sites in Austria
Is online betting legal in Austria?
Online casino, lotto, poker and online sports betting are part of the federal Glücksspielmonopol, currently held by Österreichische Lotterien (win2day.at). Retail Sportwetten is separately regulated at Bundesland level, nine different statutes. Offshore EU-licensed operators serve Austria in practice using EU freedom-of-services arguments, but the BMF does not recognise those licences and Austrian courts have repeatedly ruled offshore gambling contracts void.
What's the only federally licensed online sportsbook in Austria?
win2day.at, operated by Österreichische Lotterien GmbH (a Casinos Austria subsidiary), under the federal BMF Glücksspielmonopol concession. It's the only one.
Can I use EPS Online-Überweisung at betting sites?
Yes. EPS is the Austrian instant bank transfer rail and is supported at win2day, Interwetten, Admiral, tipico, bet365, bwin, Unibet, Betsson, LeoVegas and most other major books serving Austria. It's typically the fastest deposit method and one of the fastest withdrawal methods where allowed.
What about paysafecard?
paysafecard was invented in Vienna in 2000 and is supported across virtually every domestic and offshore book operating in Austria. You can deposit with it but in most cases you cannot withdraw to it, withdrawals usually need a bank-transfer or e-wallet route.
Are winnings taxed in Austria?
For recreational bettors, gambling winnings are generally not taxable in Austria. Professional or commercial gamblers can be taxed. Speak to an accountant if you think you might fall into the professional category.
What did the ECJ actually rule on Austria's monopoly?
In Dickinger and Ömer (2011) the ECJ ruled that an online monopoly is not automatically incompatible with EU law, but must be proportionate and consistent. In Sporting Odds (2018) the Court ruled that linking land-based and online concessions can in some circumstances be disproportionate. Neither ruling forced Austria to open the monopoly, and as of June 2026 it remains in place.
Are offshore Maltese-licensed bets enforceable in Austria?
Multiple Austrian Oberster Gerichtshof rulings have held that gambling contracts between offshore operators and Austrian residents are void under the Glücksspielgesetz, and have ordered refunds of losses. Operators have appealed and the litigation continues. Treat any offshore deposit with that risk in mind.
Is single-event sports betting legal?
Yes, and unlike online casino, retail sports betting is regulated at Bundesland level rather than under the federal monopoly. Each Bundesland (Wien, Tirol, Vorarlberg, etc.) issues its own Sportwetten permits with different rules on live betting, stake caps and operating hours.
What's the legal age for betting in Austria?
18+ for both sports betting and casino, federally and across all nine Bundesländer.
Is the Glücksspielgesetz changing?
The BMF has been drafting a reform since 2025 that would open a multi-licence regime, reportedly from 2029. As of June 2026, no reform has been signed into law.
My take: where I'd open my first account
This is my opinion as someone who follows this market for a living. Not a verdict, not a push to bet. If you want the only domestically licensed product and don't mind wider margins, open at win2day, it is what it is, but it's the only thing the BMF actually says is legal. If you want Austrian heritage with sharper football pricing, Interwetten is the obvious answer; bwin is Vienna-born too. For the deepest market depth and quickest EPS payouts, bet365 is hard to beat, with the Maltese-licensing caveat that applies to every offshore book. If price is everything, Pinnacle still prices tightest. For phone-first bettors, LeoVegas. For retail and cash, walk into an Admiral or tipico shop. Whichever you pick, set deposit limits before you fund, and read the OGH refund-litigation history before you decide the offshore route is genuinely worth it for you personally.
Bet responsibly. You must be 18+. Gambling can be addictive. Set deposit and time limits, never chase losses, and only stake what you can afford to lose. Free, confidential help is available across Austria through Spielsuchthilfe, and the federal RG framework is administered by the Bundesministerium für Soziales, Gesundheit, Pflege und Konsumentenschutz. Most regulated operators offer deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion.
Sources and further reading
- Bundesministerium für Finanzen (BMF), federal regulator under the Glücksspielgesetz
- Bundesministerium für Soziales, Gesundheit, Pflege und Konsumentenschutz (BMSGPK), federal responsible-gambling framework
- win2day.at, Österreichische Lotterien GmbH (Casinos Austria), sole federally licensed online product
- Spielsuchthilfe, Austrian problem-gambling support
- ECJ judgments: Bwin International Ltd v Liga Portuguesa (C-42/07, 2009); Dickinger and Ömer (C-347/09, 2011); Sporting Odds Ltd (C-3/17, 2018)
- Fachstelle für Glücksspielsucht, Sportwetten und Sportvereine in Österreich (2022 report, cited by publication name)
- Lexology / Legal 500 country guides on Austrian gambling law (cited by publication name, not linked)
- Europäisches Verbraucherzentrum Österreich, online gambling consumer information (cited by name)
