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Online casinos in Switzerland: what is legal (Gambling Act)
Online casinos in Switzerland: legal only at casinos with a concession extension and an ESBK permit. Block list and the legal position, as of 7 October 2026. 18+.
6 min. · Aggiornato 7 Oct 2026
In short
- Since 1 January 2019, Swiss casinos may also offer their games online under the Gambling Act. [S1]
- For that they need a concession extension from the Federal Council and, in addition, an ESBK permit for the individual games. [S1]
- Ten casinos operate an online platform according to the ESBK (as of 17 March 2026). [S1]
- Access to online money games offered in Switzerland without a permit is blocked. The ESBK updates the block list regularly and publishes it in the Federal Gazette; the current list dates from 25 August 2026. [S2]
- “Swiss players who play in online casinos that do not hold a concession do not commit an offence under the Gambling Act. They do so at their own risk.” [S2]
Legal online casinos (according to the ESBK, as of 17 March 2026)
Casino Baden (Jackpots.ch), Casino Luzern (mycasino.ch), Casino Pfäffikon (Swiss Casinos), Casino Davos (Casino777), Casino Interlaken (Star Vegas), Casino Bern (7Melons), Casino Meyrin (Pasino), Casino Lugano (Swiss4Win), Casino Mendrisio (Admiral), Casino Locarno (Casineo). The full list with web addresses is on the ESBK site. [S1]
Help
Advice on gambling addiction: https://www.sos-spielsucht.ch/
Sources
As of 7 October 2026.
- [S1] https://www.esbk.admin.ch/de/online-spielbanken (published 17 March 2026)
- [S2] https://www.esbk.admin.ch/de/nicht-bewilligte-online-spiele (25 August 2026)
- [S3] Gambling Act: https://www.ejpd.admin.ch/de/geldspielgesetz · FAQ: https://www.esbk.admin.ch/de/fragen-antworten
FAQ
Is online casino gambling legal in Switzerland?
Since 1 January 2019, Swiss casinos may also offer their games online under the Gambling Act. For that they need a concession extension from the Federal Council and, in addition, an ESBK permit for the individual games. Ten casinos operate an online platform according to the ESBK (as of 17 March 2026).
Who grants the permit?
They need a concession extension from the Federal Council and, in addition, an ESBK permit for the individual games.
Do I commit an offence if I play at a foreign casino?
Swiss players who play in online casinos that do not hold a concession do not commit an offence under the Gambling Act. They do so at their own risk.
What is the block list?
Access to online money games offered in Switzerland without a permit is blocked. The ESBK updates the block list regularly and publishes it in the Federal Gazette; the current list dates from 25 August 2026.
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