Gespa estimates illegal Swiss sports betting scene generates CHF300m
Regulation · SectorWire deskSource published
Summary
Illegal sports betting is widespread in Switzerland across bars, restaurants, kiosks and club premises, according to an SRF Investigativ report. The intercantonal gambling authority Gespa describes the scene as "structural criminality" and estimates it generates around CHF300m illegally, the report said.
Why it matters
Operators and regulators face a parallel market worth an estimated CHF300m that bypasses licensed channels and oversight.
Cite as: SectorWire, “Gespa estimates illegal Swiss sports betting scene generates CHF300m”, 22 October 2026, https://sectorwire.news/item/gespa-estimates-illegal-swiss-sports-betting-scene-generates-chf300m/
Key facts
- Parties
- Gespa
- Market
- Switzerland