Licences for (online) betting and lotteries will only be given to Swisslos and Loterie Romande. Licensed land-based casinos can apply for an extension of their licence to offer online gaming. Lotteries, sports betting and skill games can be categorised into large-scale (executed automatically, intercantonal or online) and small-scale games (neither automated, intercantonal nor online) (Art. The MGA distinguishes between casino games, lotteries, sports betting and skill games. These laws generally regulate money games in which there is the chance to win a prize or other monetary advantage in return for a stake/monetary transaction to enter the game. Since 1 January 2019, casino games, lotteries, sports betting and skill games have been regulated by the MGA and the Ordinance on Money Games (“ MGO”). Skill games that are not automated, intercantonal or online are not subject to the MGA.ġ.2 Specify: (i) the law and regulation that applies to the Relevant Products in your jurisdiction and (ii) – in broad terms – whether it permits or prohibits the offer of Relevant Products to persons located in your jurisdiction. Skill games and competitions with no element of chance Social games with no prize in money/money’s worth are not considered gaming in the sense of the Swiss gaming regulations.

“Social” gaming with no prize in money or money’s worth Dependent on that decision, SFGB, Gespa or the cantonal authority is the competent regulatory body. It must be decided on a case-by-case basis if a bet/game qualifies as a casino, a large-scale or a small-scale game under the gaming regulations. Switzerland does not have a special regulatory regime for fantasy betting, e-gaming and social gaming. Sports/horse race betting (if regulated separately to other forms of betting)įantasy betting (payment to back a ‘league’ or ‘portfolio’ selection over a period of time, for example in relation to sport or shares) Small games (neither automated nor intercantonal): the cantonal authorities. Swiss Gambling Supervisory Authority (“ Gespa”). Small poker tournaments (neither automated nor intercantonal): the cantonal authorities. The Swiss Federal Gaming Board (“ SFGB”), based on the Money Gaming Act (“ MGA”).

1.1 Which entities regulate what type of gambling and social/skill gaming activity in your jurisdiction?Ĭasino gaming (including slots and casino table games such as roulette & blackjack)

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