Gespa sets out definition of skill-based gambling under Swiss law
Regulation · SectorWire deskSource published
Source: Gespa (Switzerland) ·
Summary
Switzerland's Gespa has published guidance stating that skill-based games under the Money Gaming Act are money games in which the prize depends wholly or predominantly on the players' skill. The page forms part of the regulator's overview of gambling types.
Why it matters
The definition determines whether skill-based formats fall inside the Swiss licensing regime, affecting operators and suppliers.
Cite as: SectorWire, “Gespa sets out definition of skill-based gambling under Swiss law”, 6 August 2026, https://sectorwire.news/item/gespa-sets-out-definition-of-skill-based-gambling-under-swiss-law/
Key facts
- Parties
- Gespa
- Market
- Switzerland