Austria expects up to 20 iGaming licence applicants in the first wave, with 75% of the market targeted for the white sector by 2030

Austria is opening the door to a first wave of iGaming licence applications that could bring in up to 20 applicants. For PSPs and operators, the more material point is the state’s stated aim to move 75% of the market into the white sector by 2030.

1. Up to 20 companies are expected to apply in the first wave for Austria’s iGaming licences. That is the immediate signal for payment providers: a licensing process is starting, and the first batch of applicants will shape which operators and payment stacks get into the regulated channel early.
2. The authorities are aiming to shift 75% of the market into the white sector by 2030. For high-risk PSPs, that usually means a larger share of traffic and volume moving from grey arrangements into licensed structures, with the usual knock-on effects on onboarding, monitoring, and acquiring appetite.
3. The source does not give additional details on the licence framework, timelines, or regulator handling. So the only hard read here is the direction of travel: Austria is moving toward a broader regulated iGaming market, and the first applicants will be the ones to watch.