3rd Title: Confederation, Cantons and Communes
Chapter 2: Powers
Section 6: Energy and Communications
Section 7: The Economy
< Art. 105 Alcohol
> Art. 107 Weapons and war material
Art. 106 Gambling*1
1 The Confederation shall be responsible for legislation on games of chance and lotteries.
2 A licence from the Confederation shall be required in order to establish and operate a casino. In granting such a licence, the Confederation shall take account of regional circumstances and the dangers of gambling.
3 The Confederation shall levy a revenue-related tax on casinos; this tax must not exceed 80 per cent of the gross revenues from gambling. It shall be used to fund the federal contribution to the Old-age, Survivors’ and Invalidity Insurance.
4 The Cantons shall be responsible for the licensing of gaming machines involving an element of skill that offer prizes.
1* With transitional provision
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