The Swiss Federal Casino Commission published its 2025 annual report, recording a combined casino gross gaming revenue of CHF878.5 million. This total marks a 2.1% decline compared to the previous year.
Land-based venues generated CHF564.9 million, dropping 3.9% from 2024 levels, while online platforms contributed CHF313.6 million, a 1.2% increase. The casino results align with wider sector trends documented by the Swiss Gambling Supervisory Authority. Lottery and sports betting turnover decreased 2.4% to CHF3.87 billion, and gross player yield fell 3.7% to CHF1.203 billion.
The federal casino levy reached CHF263.1 million, matching the revenue decline. Funds were distributed as CHF219.99 million to the federal government and CHF43.08 million to cantonal authorities. Commission operational costs totaled CHF10.7 million, accounting for roughly 3% of gambling expenditures.
Fee and fine collections covered CHF9.36 million, with the remaining CHF1.35 million provided by the federal treasury.
Licensing Changes and Operational Updates
The 2025 period initiated a new concession cycle running through 2044. The market currently includes 20 land-based establishments and nine online operators. Casino St. Moritz shut down in April following financial strain, and the commission revoked its concession in August.
The licence will not be re-tendered before the scheduled federal review in 2028. Casino Schaffhausen ended operations in October after 23 years, with its workforce and equipment integrated into Casino Winterthur.
Casino Davos paused operations for a facility relocation and resumed service on 15 December after passing regulatory checks. In the digital segment, Mendrisio began online trading in July, whereas Casino Basel and Casino Montreux exited the online market due to profitability concerns. Prilly received a licence extension until 31 October 2026 to complete unexpected building repairs.
The Swiss Federal Council approved all operator agreements for the year during 2024. Player protection measures continue to expand, with annual registrations in the Spielsperre exclusion register maintaining an upward trend.