A vote on 10 June 2018 on a plan to shake up gambling in Switzerland has widespread support, according to a recent poll run by gfs.bern and reported by RTS. The plan aims to update existing laws on gambling in Switzerland. Among the changes are the removal of taxation on winnings up to one million francs, the application of Swiss law to any entity offering gambling to Swiss residents, and the blocking of unauthorized gambling websites placed on a public black list. Switzerland’s Federal Council and parliament, which voted in favour of it by 124 votes to 61 with 9 abstentions, support the plan. Finally, they say the blocking of foreign gambling websites amounts internet censorship.

Source: Le News June 01, 2018 09:56 UTC