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Switzerland Gambling — Licence fees: What do the licences cost?

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Key section parameters

JurisdictionSwitzerland (CH)
RegulatorRecorded in register
FavourabilityFavourable
ConfidenceProbable
Review statusNot reviewed
Last collected2 Nov 2026

Summary answer

Licensing costs are not fixed by statute for any game category; the ESBK assesses fees based on the time and effort spent reviewing an application. The dominant financial barrier is the land-based casino concession prerequisite (substantial capital and physical infrastructure). No B2B licence fee ex…

Full section analysis

Licensing costs are not fixed by statute for any game category; the ESBK assesses fees based on the time and effort spent reviewing an application. The dominant financial barrier is the land-based casino concession prerequisite (substantial capital and physical infrastructure). No B2B licence fee exists.