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Gespa outlines oversight of Swiss lottery, betting and skill games

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Source: Gespa (Switzerland)

Switzerland’s Gespa describes its role in authorising and supervising large-scale lottery, sports betting and skill games, as well as combating illegal gambling. The authority says it assesses product risks before authorisation and works with the federal gambling commission and Swiss internet service providers to restrict illegal online operators.

Operators in Switzerland face Gespa oversight of game authorisations, player safeguards and illegal-market controls.

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Lawmakers seek court pause extension for Pennsylvania skill games

Pennsylvania lawmakers and industry groups sought to extend a court pause due to expire on 13 October. Their petitions seek more time before authorities can seize skill game machines. Governor Josh Shapiro supports a 52% tax, while state Treasurer Stacy Garrity proposes a $500 monthly charge for each machine.

Pennsylvania lawmakers and industry groups have asked the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to extend a pause that was due to expire on 13 October, according to a report. The petitions seek more time before authorities can seize skill game machines. The court imposed a 120-day pause after ruling on 15 June that skill games fall under the state's Gaming Act and Crimes Code, meaning operators must be licensed by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.

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