Overview
Lobbying Costs
200,000€ - 299,999€
Financial year: Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
Lobbyists (Full time equivalent)
1.75 Fte (3)
Lobbyists with EP accreditation
0
High-level Commission meetings
0
Lobbying Costs over the years
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Info
Casinos Austria AG (CASAG)
EU Transparency Register
239811952511-67 First registered on 22 Feb 2024
Goals / Remit
The Casinos Austria Group, with its extensive experience since 1968, has established itself as a leading international gaming operator in the fields of casinos, lotteries, online gaming, sports betting and VLTs. The group's vision and mission revolve around enriching people's lives by offering high-quality gaming products and services that consistently exceed expectations. Our commitment is deeply rooted in responsible gaming and social responsibility.
The group aims to:
Maintain a clear and lasting sense of social responsibility.
Operate within defined legal and regulatory parameters, working closely with licensing authorities.
Reflect the diversity in society through an attractive portfolio of products and services, offering fun and excitement.
Foster a culture of innovation and learning from mistakes, placing customers at the centre of their activities.
Embrace responsibility towards society by supporting charitable projects and ensuring their business activities yield (...)Main EU files targeted
The group diligently monitors, analyses, and evaluates all European Union legislative proposals and policies that have a direct or indirect impact on national gambling laws, which are traditionally autonomous. This comprehensive scrutiny is aimed at assessing the sustainability of these legislative initiatives and their effect on current business models, as well as anticipating any social risks that may arise. The insights garnered from this analysis are then shared with pertinent political and institutional stakeholders. To further facilitate understanding and dialogue, we organize personal meetings and informational events.
The legislative processes currently under our examination include:
- The 6th Money Laundering Directive and accompanying money laundering regulations, which aim to strengthen the EU's efforts to prevent financial systems from being used for laundering money or financing terrorism.
- The Supranational Risk Assessment, which offers a detailed evaluation of the threats and vulnerabilities facing the EU regarding money laundering and terrorist financing, including aspects relevant to the gambling sector.
- The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Package, focusing on the European Commission's approach to ensuring a trustworthy development and deployment of AI, which could have significant implications for online gaming and gambling platforms.
- The Digital Services Package, which encompasses a range of initiatives designed to modernize the EU’s digital market, including regulations that could affect online gambling services.
- Efforts to combat illegal gambling providers, which include both online and offline entities not licensed in the jurisdictions where their services are offered. This is crucial for maintaining the integrity of legal gambling operations and protecting consumers.
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Our involvement in these matters underscores our commitment to promoting a responsible, secure, and regulated gambling environment within the European Union.Address
Head Office
Rennweg 44
Wien 1038
AUSTRIAEU Office
Rennweg 44
Wien 1038
AUSTRIAWebsite
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People
Total lobbyists declared
3
Employment time Lobbyists 75% 1 50% 2 Lobbyists (Full time equivalent)
1.75
Lobbyists with EP accreditation
No lobbyists with EP accreditations
Complementary Information
The individuals listed under 10. are part of the Casinos Austria AG Group's Communications Department. This department, which consists of 25 employees, covers the entire spectrum of modern communications, including social media, print media and press and media relations. An integral part of the Communications department is the Public & European Affairs department, which consists of three employees. They are specifically responsible for handling national and European public affairs issues.
Person in charge of EU relations
Data not provided by Register Secretariat due to GDPR
Person with legal responsibility
Data not provided by Register Secretariat due to GDPR
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Categories
Category
Companies & groups
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Networking
Affiliation
The company is active in the following associations, which represent the interests of licensed gaming providers in Europe.
European Lotteries - EL - https://www.european-lotteries.org/ EU Transparency Register Identification Number 97609783845-15
European Casino Association - ECA - https://www.europeancasinoassociation.org/ EU Transparency Register identification number 541453110746-37
In Austria, the company is a member of the following national associations
Austrian Federation of Industry
Austrian Chamber of CommerceMember organisations
None declared
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Financial Data
Interests represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Closed financial year
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
Lobbying costs for closed financial year
200,000€ - 299,999€
Major contributions in closed year
None declared
Intermediaries for closed year
Name Amount pantarhei corporate advisors (pantarhei) 50,000€ - 99,999€ Intermediaries for current year
Name pantarhei corporate advisors (pantarhei) Closed year Costs
200,000€ - 299,999€
Other financial info
The amounts quoted here refer to the amounts paid to our Consulting Company in Brussels - PANTARHEI and also take into account the labour costs at the Vienna location that can be attributed to the persons involved in lobbying tasks in Brussels.
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EU Structures
Groups (European Commission)
None declared
Groups (European Parliament)
N/A
Communication activities
Our activities are currently centred on keen observations, thorough analyses, and engaging discussions related to the mentioned EU policy areas. These include:
- Attending specialized events and conferences to stay informed and connected with the latest developments and trends within these areas.
- Engaging in dialogue with EU institutions to both gain insights and advocate for our industry's interests.
- Developing and articulating our positions on these policies, ensuring they are effectively communicated to relevant stakeholders.
These efforts are essential for aligning our industry's objectives with evolving EU policies and for contributing positively to the legislative environment within the EU.Other activities
None declared
- Meetings
Meetings
None declared
- Meetings