Switzerland is not a market where vendors or suppliers can go live on their own. Online games in casinos were made compliant with the laws of Switzerland on 1 January 2019. However, the system is not open, as access is provided by Swiss-licensed casino groups under the Swiss Federal Gaming Board (ESBK).
That structure positions local operator relationships as the viable entry point for foreign suppliers. Swiss Casinos operates within the existing licensing scheme with its land-based casinos at Pfäffikon, Schaffhausen, St Gallen, and Zurich, in addition to its online games.
What Went Live
The first wave comprises games like Slingo Sweet Bonanza, Slingo Da Vinci Diamonds, and Slingo Gold Cash. Gaming Realms’ Slingo games mix slot game speed with the ‘grid layer’ concept, in terms of how rounds are played out.
This position in the market might be important in Switzerland, where the “newness” largely comes from game mechanics and content mix rather than new market entrants themselves.
A Familiar Pattern in a Closed Market
Both sides framed the deal as a straightforward fit. Mariachiara Lagravinese pointed to Swiss Casinos’ local market familiarity as a sensible way to introduce the catalogue. Patrick Mastai said Swiss Casinos wanted to be first in the country to offer Slingo titles, with the initial selection chosen because it has already been used with licensed operators elsewhere.
For Swiss operators, supplier integrations remain one of the clearest competitive levers that stays inside the rules: deepen the lobby, add distinct game formats, and do it without stepping outside a strictly supervised model.
Conclusion
This is a small rollout as far as game count goes, but a meaningful one in terms of market access. Swiss Casinos picks up a differentiated hybrid format to refresh its online lobby, while Gaming Realms secures a foothold in a highly regulated jurisdiction in which local licensing is the gatekeeper for distribution.
