Online gambling regulations and platform legality in Switzerland

Online gambling in Switzerland is governed by the Federal Act on Gambling (BGS), which mandates strict licensing procedures and regular audits by competent authorities. Only platforms holding a Swiss concession, such as Mycasino or Swiss4Win, are considered legal under the local regulatory framework.

International providers, such as Sportaza, operate under offshore licenses like those from Curacao. While these platforms are accessible to Swiss users, they exist in a legal gray area. The Swiss authorities actively enforce regulations against non-concessionaire providers, which can result in network blocks to restrict access to unauthorized gambling sites.