The Swiss gambling sector recorded a total turnover of CHF3.87 billion in 2025, representing a 2.4% decline from the previous year. Gross player yield also decreased by 3.7% to CHF1.203 billion.
Online sales accounted for 24% of the gross player yield, a slight increase from 23% in 2024. This shift resulted from a sharper drop in land-based revenues rather than growth in digital channels. Average per capita stakes fell to CHF424, reducing the theoretical net spend per person to CHF132.
Category Performance and Regulatory Updates
Lotto products, including EuroMillions and Swiss Lotto, generated CHF1.277 billion in turnover, while scratchcards achieved CHF810.5 million. Sports betting saw a 4.4% reduction in yield to CHF223.2 million. The steepest decline occurred in PMU horse racing pools, which dropped 13.7% to CHF103.5 million in turnover.
Lottos and scratchcards collectively maintained a 75% share of the total yield.
Throughout the year, Gespa authorized 62 new games and approved 59 modifications for Swiss lottery firms. Compliance checks were conducted at land-based outlets to verify adherence to age restrictions for sports betting, with results finalized before year end.
Operator Financial Results
The combined net profit for Swisslos and Loterie Romande reached CHF814 million, down 4.7% from the 2024 figure of CHF854 million. Swisslos reported a net profit of CHF562 million, while Loterie Romande recorded CHF252 million. Under federal regulations, these funds are distributed by cantons for public benefit.