Casinos Austria

What Casinos Austria does

Casinos Austria AG is an Austrian gaming operator headquartered in Vienna (Rennweg 44) that runs a regulated national network of 12 land-based casinos across all major domestic catchments: Baden, Bregenz, Graz, Innsbruck, Kitzbühel, Kleinwalsertal, Linz, Salzburg, Seefeld, Velden, Vienna, and Zell am See. The properties deliver live table gaming (Roulette, Black Jack, Poker, Macau Baccarat, Ultimate Texas Hold'em), slot machines (including Novomatic-linked systems such as Bell Link 2), and the Xperience Zone casual gaming format. Complementary revenue streams include upscale on-site dining (e.g., the Hauben-prämierte Casino Restaurant Schloss Klessheim, Casino Restaurant Falstaff, 'die Yacht'), event hosting at venues including the Congress Center Baden, and a packaged-products layer (Bar & Casino from €19, Glück & Casino, Genuss & Casino, Dinner & Casino, Deluxe x Casino at €139).

Customer acquisition is direct-to-consumer: walk-in traffic at the 12 locations, an online shop (shop.casinos.at) for vouchers and poker tournament tickets, the Members Club loyalty programme (RED/GOLD/PLATINUM tiers with Apple/Google Wallet digital Member Cards), poker tournament series (CAPT, Pokermania, Poker EM European Championship at Velden), and cultural sponsorship marketing (Bregenz Festival, Burgtheater, Volksoper, Wings for Life World Run). The company also operates the Playsponsible responsible-gaming programme, holds G4 player-protection certification, and is Great Place to Work certified.

The business model is anchored by Casinos Austria's land-based casino monopoly and its wholly-owned subsidiary Austrian Lotteries' online gaming monopoly (Win2Day), with the online regime transitioning to a multi-operator market by October 2027. Casinos Austria International, an international subsidiary active in 30+ countries, has been successful in bidding for a Japan casino resort and has won international arbitration disputes (e.g., Argentina). Revenue is not disclosed in the source material.

Name

Casinos Austria

Legal name

Casinos Austria AG

Website

https://casinos.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Casinos Austria AG operates 12 land-based casinos across Austria under a regulated monopoly, offering poker, table games, slots, upscale dining, events and a Members Club loyalty programme, supported by its Austrian Lotteries online subsidiary and an international arm active in 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casino & Gaming Operations

NAICS

Casinos (except Casino Hotels) (713210), Gambling Industries (7132)

akta.pro primary industry

Destination/Regional Casinos (Drive-to Markets) (MPAEAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Live Poker Rooms & Cardrooms (Land-Based) (MPAEAEAA), Real-Money Online Casino Operators (RNG Slots & Table Games) (MPAEABAA)

Keywords

• Land-based casino operations
• Live table gaming
• Poker tournament series
• Slot machine gaming
• Casino hospitality services

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Casino Gaming Operations: Revenue from table games (Roulette, Black Jack, Poker), slot machines, and gaming activities at 12 casino locations across Austria
2. Online Shop Sales: Sale of printable vouchers, gift vouchers (€10-€100 denominations), voucher booklets, gift boxes, and poker tournament tickets through shop.casinos.at
3. Food & Beverage: Restaurant and bar services at casino restaurants including Casino Restaurant Schloss Klessheim (Salzburg), Casino Restaurant Falstaff (Bregenz), and other venue dining
4. Event Hosting: Revenue from hosting poker tournaments (CAPT, Pokermania, Poker EM), corporate events, private bookings, and themed events at casino event locations
5. Members Club: Loyalty program that drives repeat visitation through points accumulation, tiered benefits, and exclusive promotions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Casinos Austria operates 12 land-based casinos across Austria offering live table gaming (Roulette, Black Jack, Poker, Baccarat), slot machines, and a multi-tiered Members Club loyalty program. The company runs prestigious poker tournament series including CAPT (Casinos Austria Poker Tour), Pokermania, and the European Poker Championship at Casino Velden, supported by award-winning casino restaurants, event venues, and an online shop selling vouchers and tournament tickets. Its subsidiary Austrian Lotteries holds Austria's sole online gaming licence, which is transitioning to a regulated multi-operator market by October 2027.

Product overview

Casinos Austria operates a network of 12 land-based casinos across Austria, serving as Austria's premier casino operator with a monopoly on land-based casino gaming. The core offering centers on live casino gaming including Poker (with the CAPT poker tour, Pokermania, and European Poker Championship), Black Jack, Roulette, Slot Machines, and specialty games like Macau Baccarat and Ultimate Texas Hold'em. The company has expanded beyond traditional gaming with ancillary services including gourmet dining at award-winning casino restaurants (such as the Hauben-prämierte Casino Restaurant Schloss Klessheim), event venue rentals for corporate and private functions, and VIP hospitality services. A multi-tiered Members Club loyalty programme (RED/GOLD/PLATINUM) drives customer retention with Bonus and Level Points. An online shop (shop.casinos.at) sells vouchers, tournament tickets, and gift products. Cultural sponsorships include the Casino Cup football tournament, Casinos Austria Future Cup youth football, and the Bregenz Festival. The company also manages the Playsponsible responsible gaming initiative. Austrian Lotteries, a subsidiary, holds the sole online gaming licence in Austria under the current monopoly regime.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 12 casino locations nationwide with full gaming, dining, and entertainment offerings
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Seefestspiele MörbischminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026New partnership with Seefestspiele Mörbisch (Mörbisch Lake Festival) starting 2026.
• BurgtheatercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 July 2024Long-standing partnership (20+ years) supporting Vienna's prestigious Burgtheater. Includes barrier-free access initiatives and cultural sponsorship.
• Bregenz FestivalflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 January 2024Main sponsor of Bregenz Festival for 45 years - one of the world's most renowned opera festivals. Partnership includes hospitality, VIP experiences, and brand visibility at one of Austria's premier cultural events.
• Volksoper WiencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership renewal with Vienna's Volksoper for cultural sponsorship and audience development initiatives.
• Wings for Life World RuncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 May 2022Reliable main sponsor of Wings for Life World Run in Austria. Annual partnership supporting spinal cord research through this global running event.
• Austrian LotteriesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCasinos Austria subsidiary Austrian Lotteries holds the sole online gaming licence in Austria. Together they form the Casinos Austria and Austrian Lotteries Group, the dominant player in Austrian gambling.
• AllwyncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllwyn is a partner of Wings for Life World Run alongside Casinos Austria, indicating collaboration on charitable initiatives.
• Casinos Austria InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational subsidiary successful in bidding procedure for Japan casino resort. Casinos Austria International has also scored victories before international arbitration courts in disputes (e.g., Argentina).
• European Casino Association (ECA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCEO Erwin van Lambaart serves as head of ECA. Casinos Austria is a member and active participant in European casino industry advocacy.
• Österreichische Krebshilfe (Pink Ribbon, Blue Casino Night)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Pink Casino Night and Blue Casino Night events donate to Austrian Cancer Aid's awareness campaigns.
• vmr (Volksoper)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership renewal with Vienna's music theater for cultural sponsorship.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NOVOMATIC: Austrian-headquartered gaming technology group that manufactures slot machines and also operates casino and gaming venues across Europe. Highly comparable to Casinos Austria as a fellow Austrian gambling incumbent with overlapping product (slots, casino operations) and overlapping geographic footprint; Novomatic machines are deployed across Casinos Austria venues.
• Groupe Partouche: French-listed land-based casino operator with ~30 casinos across France and Belgium, plus online gaming. Closely comparable European regional casino operator of similar scale, with comparable mix of table games, slots, restaurants, hotels, and events; faces analogous regulatory and digital transition dynamics as Casinos Austria.
• Casino Admiral Austria: Slot and gaming arcade operator active in Austria under the Admiral brand, part of the Novomatic group. Comparable as a domestic Austrian competitor targeting similar leisure gaming customers with smaller-footprint venues; directly competes for Austrian gaming spend against Casinos Austria's 12 locations.
• Société des Bains de Mer (SBM): Monaco-based operator of Casino de Monte-Carlo and associated hotels, restaurants, and events. Comparable as a European premium land-based casino operator anchored in a single jurisdiction with monopoly-style concessions, hospitality integration, and a strong tourism and event-based model mirroring Casinos Austria's Schloss Klessheim and Velden positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Genting Group: Malaysian conglomerate operating Resorts World integrated resorts and casinos across Asia, the US (Resorts World Las Vegas/New York), the UK, and the Bahamas. Comparable as a multi-jurisdiction casino and integrated-resort operator with the same international expansion model Casinos Austria International is pursuing (e.g., the Japan IR bid).
• Galaxy Entertainment Group: Macau-based integrated resort operator with casino, hotel, dining, and entertainment offerings. Relevant comparable for Casinos Austria International's Japan IR ambitions and for benchmarking premium integrated-resort economics versus a pure domestic casino business.
• Caesars Entertainment: Largest US casino operator with extensive loyalty program (Caesars Rewards), regional and destination casinos, and digital gaming. Comparable model around membership-driven retention and integrated hospitality that mirrors Casinos Austria's Members Club and venue diversification strategy.
• MGM Resorts International: Global casino and hospitality operator with Las Vegas, Macau (via MGM China), and digital gaming (BetMGM). Comparable as a broad incumbent with integrated casino-resort-plus-digital model that Casinos Austria is aspiring toward domestically and internationally.

Regional players

• Casino Davos / Grand Casino Luzern (Switzerland): Swiss regional casino concession holders (A- and B-concession licensees) operating Alpine casinos with similar hospitality and tourism positioning to Casinos Austria's Kitzbühel, Zell am See, and Velden venues. Comparable as a neighboring, similarly regulated regional casino model with seasonal/tourism demand patterns.

Emerging players

• Casinos de España / Grupo Comarfin: Operator of regional Spanish casinos under the Casinos de España brand, focused on regional/secondary-market venues with table games, slots, and restaurants. Comparable as a European regional land-based casino operator of similar tier to Casinos Austria's non-Vienna/Salzburg locations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/casinosat
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/casinos-austria

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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