CH · Online casino linked to a land concession
Switzerland
Since 2019, a concessioned Swiss land casino may seek an extension to operate online casino games. ESBK publishes the authorised online platforms and land-based casinos in two complementary official lists.
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What the framework covers
What the framework covers
This model means a legal online platform is linked to a Swiss concession holder. Large-scale lotteries and betting fall under separate oversight, including the intercantonal authority Gespa, so a casino list does not cover every gambling form.
How to check an offer
How to check an offer
Start from the ESBK online-platform page, follow the listed domain and match the operator to its associated casino. For a physical visit, use the separate land-casino list and confirm the address.
What not to infer
What not to infer
ESBK also takes measures against unauthorised supply. A foreign website in French, German or Italian is not made legal by its language or an offshore licence.
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Verification in five checks
- 01Identify the player’s physical location and applicable law.
- 02Open the authority’s official website, never a copied register.
- 03Match the legal entity and exact domain character by character.
- 04Compare the offered product with the genuinely permitted activities.
- 05Check status and date, then retain the source consulted.
Official sources to consult
Help and exclusion: local resources
Scope varies by territory and product. A support resource is not registration in an exclusion scheme. Read the conditions on the linked website.
CFMJ — Exclusion des jeux
Check casino-exclusion scope. A temporary break at one online casino does not automatically apply to other casinos.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who regulates gambling in Switzerland?
Commission fédérale des maisons de jeu (CFMJ / ESBK) is the reference authority identified in this guide. Competence may still vary by product or territory, so the official sources below remain decisive.
How can I check whether a site is authorised in Switzerland?
Start from the ESBK online-platform page, follow the listed domain and match the operator to its associated casino. For a physical visit, use the separate land-casino list and confirm the address.
Is a foreign licence enough in Switzerland?
ESBK also takes measures against unauthorised supply. A foreign website in French, German or Italian is not made legal by its language or an offshore licence.