Draft Swiss Gaming Bill Will Not License Foreign Operators Draft Swiss Gaming Bill Will Not License Foreign Operators
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Key Takeaways
  • The Swiss Federal Government has published the draft of a new gaming bill that will allow regulated online gambling for the first time.
  • The bill is now out for consultation until August 20.
  • Small poker tournaments and home games—small not being defined—will be permitted to be held in locations outside licensed casinos for the first time.
  • The bill also includes provisions to make all winnings from gambling tax free, as in the UK.
  • The bill apparently makes no provision for foreign online gaming companies to be licensed, explaining that land based casinos can apply for an extension to their licenses to offer online gambling.

The Swiss Federal Government has published the draft of a new gaming bill that will allow regulated online gambling for the first time.