Gespa decides to publish report on Swiss betting age checks
Switzerland’s Gespa decided on 11 June to publish a report on tests of age checks at betting shops, terminals and online platforms, according to the report. Swisslos and Loterie Romande challenged the authority’s right to release the findings; Swisslos said it was considering an appeal, while Loterie Romande had not said whether it would take similar action. Press reports said the findings may identify weaknesses in age controls.
The publication dispute concerns whether operators’ safeguards prevent minors from placing sports bets.