In a landmark decision, Austria’s Supreme Court has held that FIFA’s lootboxes do not constitute games of chance under the Austrian Gaming Act, siding with the defendants and dismissing the player's claim – one of the first...more
2/3/2026
/ Appellate Courts ,
Austria ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Digital Assets ,
Digital Goods ,
Entertainment Industry ,
EU ,
Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) ,
Gambling ,
Gaming ,
In-Game Purchases ,
Online Gaming ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Sports ,
Statutory Interpretation ,
Video Games
On 20 January 2025, DLA Piper hosted its annual event where leading lawyers from Europe’s key gambling markets addressed the pressing regulatory challenges and dynamic litigation landscape facing the industry today. The event...more