The Local Switzerland

Tough luck: Swiss to block foreign-based gambling sites from July 1st

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 21:04:04 +0200

Switzerland will next week implement one of Europe's strictest gambling laws, essentially blocking foreign-based companies from the Swiss market and forcing the country's online gamblers to use domestic sites, Bern said on Monday.

Swiss vote to block foreign-based gambling sites

Sun, 10 Jun 2018 19:00:08 +0200

Swiss voters overwhelmingly approved on Sunday blocking foreign-based betting sites in a high-stakes referendum on a new gambling law designed to prevent addiction, but which opponents said amounted to internet censorship.

Swiss to place bets on gambling law in high stakes referendum

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 14:01:02 +0200

Swiss voters will decide on Sunday whether to back a new gambling law designed to prevent addiction and allow some online betting, or reject what opponents say amounts to internet censorship.

Bern proposes end to online gambling ban

Thu, 22 Oct 2015 13:35:19 +0200

Online casinos and low-stakes private poker tournaments could be legalized under a new bill proposed by the federal government which would also make winnings from all gambling, including the lottery, exempt from tax.

Property salesman jailed over gambling addiction

Thu, 29 Jan 2015 10:58:00 +0100

A real estate salesman who gambled away and otherwise spent several million francs obtained from client deposits and through other fraudulent means was jailed for five years by a Lausanne court on Wednesday.

Country's top casino ready to roll

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 23:22:00 +0100

Switzerland’s largest casino is officially opening on Thursday in Zurich with hoopla, including Las Vegas showgirls and concerts by impersonators of Elvis, Marilyn Monroe and Louis Armstrong, among others.

Swiss man’s jackpot win slashed in casino deal

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:48:00 +0200

A Swiss floor layer who won €43 million at an Austrian casino last year only to be denied the prize has reached an out-of-court settlement for a reported €1 million.

Swiss Casinos hit by Russian Scammers

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:09:55 +0200

A gang of Russian scammers may have tampered with slot machines in casinos across Switzerland, according to reports.