The Swiss Federal Casino Commission released its 2025 annual report, recording a combined gross gaming revenue of CHF 878.5 million across the country’s licensed casinos. This total represents a 2.1% decline from the previous year, driven by reduced land-based activity despite slight online growth.
Financial Performance and Sector Overview
Land-based venues generated CHF 564.9 million, a 3.9% year-on-year decrease, while online platforms contributed CHF 313.6 million, marking a 1.2% increase. Broader market data from the Swiss Gambling Supervisory Authority indicates similar contraction, with lottery and sports betting turnover falling 2.4% to CHF 3.87 billion and gross player yield dropping 3.7% to CHF 1.203 billion. The federal casino levy collected CHF 263.1 million, distributed as CHF 219.99 million to the federal government and CHF 43.08 million to cantonal authorities. The commission’s operational budget totaled CHF 10.7 million, funded primarily by fee and fine collections.License Adjustments and Venue Operations
The 2025 reporting period coincided with the start of a new concession cycle running through 2044, leaving Switzerland with 20 land-based casinos and nine online operators. Casino St. Moritz suspended operations in April due to financial constraints, with its license revoked in August and no re-tender scheduled before a 2028 federal review. Casino Schaffhausen closed permanently in October after 23 years, transferring its workforce and assets to Casino Winterthur. Casino Davos paused operations for a venue relocation and resumed service on 15 December following regulatory approval.Online market adjustments included the July launch of Mendrisio, while Casino Basel and Casino Montreux withdrew from digital operations after deeming them financially unviable. Prilly received a license extension through 31 October 2026 to complete building remediation. The commission also reported continued annual growth in registrations for the Spielsperre nationwide exclusion register, reinforcing mandatory player protection measures across all licensed venues.