Current developments in eSports from a German and Austrian perspective

New Trends in Esports Law

On Tuesday, November 28, 2023, the Research Center for Esports Law organized a further joint presentation with the University of Vienna and the law firm Stadler Völkel Rechtsanwälte on the topic of "New Trends in Esports Law", in particular with regard to cheating, lootboxes and sports promotion from a German and Austrian perspective.

The event took place in the offices of
Stadler Völkel Rechtsanwälte.


Moderated by Prof. Dr. Christian Piska, the following presentations were held:


  • 4.15 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.: Esports and the Austrian legislator by Dr. Patrick Petschinka
  • 4.30 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.: Cheating as a breach of duty under an employment contract by Prof. Dr. Martin Maties
  • 5.00 p.m. - 5.15 p.m.: Esports promotion in Austria? by Univ.-Ass. Mag. Benedikt Winkler
  • 5.15 p.m. - 5.45 p.m.: Bugs on big stage by Simon Püschel
  • 5.45 p.m. - 6.00 p.m.: Current Austrian jurisprudence on loot boxes by Mag. Urim Bajrami
  • 6.00 p.m.: Panel discussion on the presentations
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