Key Takeaways
- On Wednesday, the Swiss parliament adopted a draft law which will replace prior gambling legislation and create a formal licensing system for online gambling.
- The law will permit small poker tournaments to be held outside casinos, and repeals the current ban on online gambling, including online poker.
- Private poker games will remain outside the jurisdiction of the regulations.
- A new regulator will be tasked with establishing a licensing system for online gambling and offshore operators will be allowed to apply for licenses.
On Wednesday, the Swiss parliament adopted a draft law which will replace prior gambling legislation and create a formal licensing system for online gambling.
