Switzerland

June 26, 2019

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There is bad news in the pipeline for online gamblers in Switzerland as next week will reportedly see the small nation implement a blanket ban on foreign iGaming operators in order to compel local players to ut...

Red Tiger ready to rocket into Switzerland on July 1st

April 29, 2019

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After having launched its latest adventure-packed video slot, Vicky Ventura, and Gzira-headquartered casino games development company, Red Tiger Gaming, has announced that it will soon be live in Switzerland. ...

Zurich iGaming Affiliate Conference set to offer discussions involving online casino promotion and gambling legalities

April 23, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Conferences / Trade Shows, Online Gambling News, Switzerland

This June, Switzerland will play host to the first ever Zurich iGaming Affiliate Conference. The event is new to the affiliate conference circuit, offered by the Smile-Expo company, focusing on affiliate market...

Online Gaming Perspective: Switzerland to host first informative Zurich iGaming Affiliate Conference

April 3, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Conferences / Trade Shows, Switzerland

In June, the first-ever Zurich iGaming Affiliate Conference will begin. The innovative event is the perfect starting point for anyone interested in learning how to grow an online gaming business. On June 20th, ...

Scientific Games Corporation joins the GLMS

September 24, 2018

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In an effort to further safeguard the integrity of sportsbetting, American gaming machine and systems innovator, Scientific Games Corporation (SG) has announced that is has become an associate member of the Glo...

Swiss voters approve ban on foreign online gambling operators

June 11, 2018

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In Switzerland, yesterday reportedly saw voters overwhelmingly approve legislation via a referendum that is to ban foreign online gambling operators from being able to offer their services to players in the Eur...

Scientific Games launches new sports betting platform for Swisslos

April 23, 2018

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Having recently agreed a supply deal with Hungary’s Szerencsejatek Zrt, Las Vegas-based Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) announced on Friday the successful launch of an omni-channel sports betting sy...

Switzerland online gaming legislation passes final vote; could face referendum

Alex Lanter

October 10, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Licenses, Switzerland

Switzerland’s new Money Gaming Act that will officially legalize online gambling in the European nation has passed the final vote in the country’s parliament. The new legislation, which was drafted to modernize...

Swiss Parliament votes to block unlicensed online gambling websites; Local operators to benefit from new gaming legislation

March 5, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Lottery, Licenses, Taxation, Switzerland

New legislation to regulate online and offline gambling was adopted by the Swiss Parliament that will limit the activity to a set number of operators based in Switzerland only, according to SWI swissinfo.ch. ...

Grand Casino Lucerne beats off competition to take prestigious prize

February 17, 2017

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In Switzerland, the Grand Casino Luzern has reportedly beat off stiff competition in a special poll by users of the Casinos.ch news, gaming and entertainment platform to be named as the nation’s best casino for...

Swiss online gambling limit proposals draw criticism

December 17, 2016

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In Switzerland, a leading information and communications technology federation has called for caution as the lower house of the nation’s legislature begins considering new measures that would introduce limits o...

Tired of losing money, Swiss casinos want lottery and sports betting options

March 17, 2016

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Switzerland’s casinos say they haven’t been profitable since 2007 and to help stop the continued loss, want to add sports betting and lottery options. The Swiss Federation of Casinos (SFC) released its annua...

Online gaming bust results in $50m split between United States and Switzerland

November 25, 2015

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Following 2009 plea agreements in an illegal online gambling service case, the Swiss Justice Ministry says that the assets involved in the service are now to be split between the United States and Switzerland. ...

Switzerland to allow casinos to open online sites