Switzerland Gambling

Swiss Casinos Hit The Jackpot

International News Brief: Swiss casinos had a winning year in 2004, taking in SFr769 million ($645 million), an increase of 37 per cent on the previous year. read more

TVG to Supply Online Casino With Money Transfer Software

News Brief: TVG Technologies has signed an agreement with Las Vegas-based online casino company SuperCasino to supply its SmartNet system. read more

Swiss Lessons In Taking A Chance On Super Casinos

International News Brief: As Britain prepares to reform gaming industry, Berne pioneers gambling with social ethics. read more

WTO Eyes U.S. Offshore Web Gambling Ban

News Brief: In a ruling that could open the United States to offshore Internet gambling, a World Trade Organization panel Wednesday said Washington should drop prohibitions on Americans placing bets in online casinos.Nw read more

GTECH Picked for Swiss Lottery Contract

GTECH Holdings Corporation has been named the preferred bidder by Societe de la Loterie de la Suisse Romande for a new integrated online and instant-ticket lottery system. read more

Swiss Lotteries Join EuroMillions

International News Brief: Loterie Romande and Swisslos, the two organisations coordinating the game in Switzerland, decided to jump into bed with EuroMillions in order to maintain market share. read more

Swiss Casino Resorts Struggling

International News Brief: Only one of the five Swiss resorts that have casino gambling seem to be helping boost local economies. read more

Swiss Casino Under Investigation

International News Brief: The Swiss authorities have opened a preliminary enquiry into alleged illegal activities in a casino in Lugano. read more

Switzerland Taxes Casinos on Sliding Scale

International News Brief: The government is to tax Switzerland’s casinos on a sliding scale, with smaller gambling establishments paying less. read more