Monte Carlo, Las Vegas, these are well-known names for those who like to experience a game of chance. But happiness lurks close by on the roadside in Switzerland. 21 casinos cover almost all parts of the country and cantons.
State framework for Swiss casinos
After voters removed the ban on casinos from the constitution in 1993, casinos were set up in the cantons. 21 casinos cover almost all parts of the country and cantons. Switzerland distinguishes between the A license for the Grand Casinos and the B license for the Kursäle. Grand Casinos with an A license are allowed to network the games for the creation of jackpots and offer a large table game world. B casinos are allowed to set up three types of table games and a maximum of 250 gaming machines. But that’s already a number that creates a Las Vegas-like atmosphere. B-Casinos are not allowed to build up jackpots beyond their own casino and must accept betting limits. The licenses are awarded by the Swiss Federal Council. The profits, around CHF 6.3 billion to date, flow into the state pension scheme AHV and to the cantons. In addition to the 13 B-casinos in Zurich, Zermatt, St. Moritz, Bad Ragaz and Schaffhausen, Switzerland has several A-casinos.
The Grand Casinos
The rules in the casinos are sometimes different. In all casinos, bars and restaurants provide culinary delights during breaks from gambling, and beginners are given a friendly introduction to the rules.
- In the seaside resort of Baden, players aged 18 and over are allowed to gamble in the Grand Casino, and there is no mandatory dress code. Poker, baccarat, blackjack and roulette can be played at 20 gaming tables and on 200 slot machines.
- The futuristic Spielpalast is located in the center of Lugano on the shores of the enchanting Lake Lugano. 350 slot machines and 26 gaming tables with poker, blackjack, roulette and caribbean stud poker await winners and losers.
- Casino St. Gallen is open 365 days a year until 3 a.m. or until 4 a.m. at weekends. Playing is permitted from the age of 18 and there is a separate gaming area for smokers.
- The Grand Casino Lucerne welcomes guests aged 18 and over to the magnificent Lake Lucerne. The match program includes a. Poker, Roulette, Jassino, Swisslos, Baccarat and Easy 3 Card Poker
- The Grand Casino Bern is located in the Kursaal high above the city with an adjoining hotel. Hundreds of slot machines, gaming tables of all kinds, restaurants and a smoking area await players aged 18 and over.
- The palm-fringed Casino Barrière de Montreux on Lake Geneva caters for guests in three restaurants and entertains them with plenty of luxury, a view of the lake and countless slot machines, poker, electronic games and gaming tables.
- The Grand Casino Basel has a liberal dress code, welcomes guests aged 18 and over and treats them to a bar, restaurant and dancing lounge. For gamblers, there are multigame machines, poker machines, roulette machines, reel and video machines and many table games.
Online casinos
If the trip to the casino is too far, you can choose to play online poker at home. Many video games, reel games and poker games are now on offer there. In addition to the online games, you can also take part in the live casino.
