Background
Switzerland's online casino regime is a closed market by design. ~2,944 domains blocked by November 2025; ESBK criminal enforcement intensified through 2024-26.
How do you apply for the ESBK/Gespa licence?
Land-based concession holders apply for online extension via ESBK; foreign operators have no entry path.
How much does the ESBK/Gespa licence cost?
Online casino licences only available to Swiss casino-resort holders (concession-tied). 22 land-based concessions for 2025-2044 awarded end-2023; 12 hold online extensions.
How long does the ESBK/Gespa licence take?
Swiss casino law restricts online operation to land-based concession holders.
What are the ongoing compliance obligations for ESBK/Gespa?
Federal AML rules. Player protection per FOA.
What are the marketing rules under ESBK/Gespa?
Restricted. Offshore operators enforced against criminally.
The honest read
Not an entry option for international operators. The Federal Supreme Court 2022 confirmation of the offshore ban removed any grey-market argument.
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