ESBK reports 99 inspections at Swiss casinos in 2025
The inspection figures and focus areas give casino operators a view of the checks conducted under Switzerland’s federal-cantonal oversight system.
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Zurich police uncover illegal poker venue in Opfikon
The action signals enforcement against illegal gambling venues in Switzerland.
Zurich cantonal police seize CHF15,000 in illegal Opfikon poker raid
The operation involved enforcement against illegal poker and identified unauthorised employment at the venue.
Swiss analysis identifies enforcement challenges in illegal gambling cases
Operators and regulators face a fragmented enforcement framework across casino, lottery and sports-betting cases.
Swiss ESBK gathers 81 experts in Bern to strengthen illegal gambling fight
Coordination among 81 representatives from 22 cantons could increase enforcement pressure on unlicensed operators targeting Swiss players.
Nevada Gaming Control Board questions CFTC’s prediction market rules
The proposed rules could affect how prediction market operators and sports betting businesses are treated under federal and state gambling rules.
CreedRoomz agrees PASINO.ch live casino deal with Casino du Lac Meyrin
The tie-up adds a live dealer supplier to a Swiss licensed platform, giving CreedRoomz a regulated-market entry subject to ESBK approval.
Casino du Lac Meyrin partners with CreedRoomz for PASINO.ch live casino
The partnership could broaden PASINO.ch’s live-dealer offering, but launch depends on Swiss regulatory approval.
ESBK lists 21 licensed land-based casinos in Switzerland
The concession breakdown and tax conditions inform casino operators about Switzerland’s current land-based framework.
CreedRoomz partners with Groupe Partouche for PASINO.ch in Switzerland
The planned launch depends on Swiss regulator approval before the games can go live.
Zurich police stop illegal poker tournament and seize more than CHF2,000
The enforcement action targets an alleged illegal poker tournament, with organisers and venue operators to be reported to the gaming board.
Swiss Federal Gaming Board leads probe into suspected illegal poker game in Zurich
The investigation could lead to enforcement action against those suspected of organising or hosting unlicensed gambling.
Penalty
Swiss Federal Gaming Board penalty of CHF1.497m upheld against casino
The upheld penalty confirms an enforcement outcome for a Swiss casino, though the report does not identify it.
Nevada sportsbooks report $249m wagering decline as executives cite prediction markets
The reported decline and competing claims put the impact of prediction markets on regulated sportsbook volumes under scrutiny.
Zurich police uncover alleged illegal poker games in Zwillikon
The case signals enforcement action against unlicensed gambling activity in Switzerland.
Switzerland’s CFCG meets certification bodies on casino-game checks
Certification bodies and the CFCG discussed processes governing technical checks required before automated casino games enter service.
ESBK meets certification bodies on casino game testing in Switzerland
The discussions concern the certification process casinos must complete before introducing automated games.
Nevada Gaming Control Board reports 34.8% fall in casino net profit
The figures give operators and investors a regulator-reported view of Nevada casino profitability and revenue for the fiscal year.
ESBK reports raids and seizures in Swiss illegal-gambling operations
The operations show enforcement against unauthorised gambling venues and poker events in Switzerland.
Nevada court bars Polymarket from offering services in the state
The injunction restricts Polymarket in Nevada and adds to the legal dispute over state authority to regulate event contracts.
Zurich police seize devices in suspected illegal gambling venue operation
The seizure and investigation demonstrate enforcement risks for unauthorised gambling venues in Zurich.
Illinois lawmakers impose new tax on sports prediction market wagers
Prediction market operators face a transaction tax while the state’s authority over federally regulated platforms remains contested.
Switzerland’s gambling commission lists 459 unauthorised gaming sites for blocking
Operators and suppliers need to distinguish authorised Swiss offerings from sites subject to access blocking.
Swiss authorities update blacklist of unauthorised online gambling sites
Telecom providers must block listed domains, limiting access in Switzerland to unauthorised platforms.
Fine
Swiss regulator fines Davos Casino CHF970,000 over excluded-player access
The decision makes clear that operators can face penalties when system failures let excluded players gamble.