Switzerland tightens rules on foreign online casinos

Switzerland has intensified its regulation of online gambling, blocking most foreign casino operators from offering services to Swiss players. Licences are now granted primarily to domestic operators, and any foreign provider must partner with a Swiss‑licensed casino to reach the market.

Players seeking the broader game selection and higher bonuses of overseas platforms face technical blocks, although some still access them via VPNs or undisclosed links. The new regulations aim to protect consumers and ensure tax revenues stay within the country, while prompting a wave of new Swiss‑based online casino licences and limited collaborations with foreign software suppliers such as NetEnt and Evolution Gaming.