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Self-exclusion from sports betting in Austria
In Slovakia or Germany, one application blocks you at every licensed provider. In Austria it does not work that way for sports betting: you have to exclude yourself with each bookmaker separately. This guide explains the tools, what we could verify per bookmaker in October 2026, how long a block lasts and where to get free help.
Updated 22 October 2026
Contents
Why Austria has no central register for sports betting
In Austria, sports betting is regulated by the nine federal states (Länder), each with its own betting law. Lotteries and casino games fall under the federal Gambling Act instead. There is no nationwide register that every sports-betting provider has to check. Many bookmakers used in Austria also operate under a licence from Malta or Gibraltar rather than a state licence, which we explain in our German guide to bookmakers in Austria.
The practical result: a block at one bookmaker does not block you anywhere else. If you want to stop, you need to do it at every account you have.
Compare Slovakia, where the regulator ÚRHH runs one register for all licensed operators (our Slovak guide), and Germany, where OASIS covers all licensed providers.
Limit, break, self-exclusion: what is the difference?
| Tool | What it does | Typical length |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit or loss limit | Caps how much you can pay in or lose per day, week or month. You can keep betting within it. | Until you change it; increases usually wait |
| Break (time-out, cool-off) | Blocks betting for a set time. The account stays open. | Days to months |
| Self-exclusion | Blocks the account for a long period. Usually cannot be lifted early. | Months to years, or permanent |
| Account closure | Closes the account. Not always a protective block: some providers let you reopen. | Varies |
A limit a bookmaker puts on you, for example on winning accounts, is a different thing again. Our German guide deposit limit or account limitation and the English bookmaker limits guide explain the difference.
What we found per bookmaker
We checked the public player-protection pages of the bookmakers most used in Austria on 22 October 2026. Two were readable and specific. For the others, the page was blocked or unavailable from our check, so we do not state durations we could not confirm.
| Bookmaker | What we could verify |
|---|---|
| tipp3 (Österreichische Sportwetten GmbH) | Break of 1, 3 or 6 months; self-exclusion of 1, 2 or 3 years; both irrevocable once set. Permanent exclusion on request with a copy of your ID to customer service. Set under "MEIN tipp3", "Mein Profil", "Selbstsperre". During a self-exclusion the balance is paid to your registered bank account. |
| win2day (Österreichische Lotterien) | A block for the whole account or single game areas, duration chosen by you, effective immediately and cannot be undone. Set under "Spielerschutz", "Spielsperre". Deposit limit is mandatory: weekly under 26, monthly from 26. |
| Tipico, bwin, ADMIRAL, Interwetten, bet-at-home | Public page not readable from our check. Look in the account under "Verantwortungsvolles Spielen", "Spielerschutz" or "Responsible Gaming", or ask customer support. |
Whichever bookmaker it is, ask these three questions and get the answer in writing (an email is enough):
- From which date to which date does the block run?
- Can it be lifted early, and if so, how?
- Does it cover only this brand, or also sister brands on the same licence?
How to exclude yourself everywhere at once
- List every account. Include old ones you have not used for a while, and apps on your phone.
- Withdraw balances first. It saves you having to contact the bookmaker later about money, which can be its own trigger.
- Set the self-exclusion at each one, choosing the same, long duration everywhere.
- Save the confirmations. Screenshots or emails, in one folder.
- Add outside blocks. Many banks can block card payments to gambling merchants, and blocking software can stop betting sites on your devices.
- Cancel betting tools. ArbVantage included: cancel in your account settings in one click, or ask us to delete your account at support@arbvantage.net.
- Tell someone you trust, and consider calling one of the services below.
How long it lasts and lifting it
Durations and rules differ between bookmakers. At tipp3, both a break and a self-exclusion are irrevocable for the chosen period. At win2day, a block cannot be undone once set. Other providers may let a fixed-term block expire automatically, or ask you to apply to reopen the account. That is why the written confirmation matters.
When a block ends, you do not have to start again. If you do, start with low deposit limits, and if the urge comes back strongly, extend the block rather than test yourself. Our guides to signs of problem gambling and chasing losses can help you decide.
Free help in Austria
- Spielsuchthilfe, Vienna, for players and family members: 01 544 13 57, free and anonymous on request.
- Anonyme Spieler Österreich: 0660 123 66 74.
- Spielerschutz hotline listed by tipp3: 0800 202 304, daily 09:00–19:00.
- Counselling in every federal state: the Federal Ministry of Finance publishes a list by state.
- Telefonseelsorge in a crisis: 142, free, 24/7.
More services, also for Germany, are on our responsible gambling page.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a central self-exclusion register for sports betting in Austria?
No. Sports betting is regulated by the federal states, and there is no nationwide register that all bookmakers must check. You need to exclude yourself with each bookmaker separately.
What is the difference between a break and a self-exclusion?
A break blocks betting for a shorter, set time, often days to months, while the account stays open. A self-exclusion is longer, often months to years, and usually cannot be lifted early.
Can I lift a self-exclusion early?
Usually not. At tipp3 a break or self-exclusion is irrevocable for the chosen period, and at win2day a block cannot be undone once set. Ask other bookmakers in writing before you choose the length.
Does self-excluding at one bookmaker block me at others?
Not in Austria. A block applies only to that provider and possibly its sister brands. To stop everywhere, set a self-exclusion at every account you have.
Sources
- tipp3: Spielerschutz (limits, breaks, self-exclusion), checked 22 October 2026
- win2day: Spielerschutz tools (Spielsperre, limits), checked 22 October 2026
- Federal Ministry of Finance (Austria): help services by federal state
- RIS: Vienna Betting Act (an example of a state betting law)
- ÚRHH (Slovakia): Register vylúčených osôb, for comparison
As of 22 October 2026. Bookmakers change their tools and terms; check the current rules in your account. Phone numbers and opening hours can change.
Betting involves risk, sure bets included. Only bet money you can afford to lose. Our responsible gambling page lists free help.
Not betting, legal or tax advice. 18+. As of October 2026. See our disclaimer.