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ESBK reports 99 inspections at Swiss casinos in 2025

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In brief

  • The ESBK met canton casino supervisors in Bern on 29 October 2026.
  • Canton inspectors carried out 99 inspections at 18 casinos in 2025, according to ESBK data.
  • Inspections cover gaming machines, table games and video surveillance systems.

On 29 October 2026 in Bern, the ESBK brought together representatives of the cantonal authorities. These representatives carry out casino supervision on behalf of the federal body. The source puts attendance at "circa venti" inspectors and officials.

According to data released by the ESBK, canton inspectors carried out 99 inspections at 18 casinos in 2025. Each assigned venue was visited on average five or six times during the year. During the visits, inspectors reported any irregularities, problems and risks they identified to the federal authority.

The inspections cover gaming machines, the running of table games and the video surveillance systems installed at casinos. At the meeting, the ESBK updated participants on recent developments in supervision, with particular attention to casino video surveillance systems.

The meeting was organised to allow inspectors to exchange experience and share operating practices. The ESBK can rely on support from most of the cantons that host one or more casinos.

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