The Ministry of Finance is the authority that issues licenses to casino operators. At the moment of writing, Casinos Austria is the only licensed casino operator. When it comes to sports betting, the situation is a bit different because each of the nine provinces has the right to establish its own rules on the matter. Although sports betting is legal in all provinces, there are specific restrictions that vary between the different provinces. Online sportsbooks must obtain a license from a provincial gambling authority to legally accept punters from the specific province.