Casino St. Moritz in Switzerland confirms permanent closure
Casino St. Moritz Shuts Down: Highest Casino in Switzerland Bids Adieu
Say goodbye to the glitz and glamour of Casino St. Moritz, nestled high atop the Swiss Alps! At an altitude of 1,850 meters, it once stood as Switzerland's stepped-up casino scene. But as of early May 2025, its doors have sadly closed for good.
Casinos Austria International, the casino's main shareholder, has pulled the plug on the project, inevitably leading to the Swiss Federal Gaming Board revoking the operating license. With a variety of table games and 65 slot machines boasting Swiss Jackpot, Eagle Jackpot, and Alpine Jackpot, Casino St. Moritz was a must-visit for gambling enthusiasts.
The main catalyst for the investor’s exit was financial strictly speaking, as revealed by the Commission (SFGB). As they're no longer pumping funds into the project, the legal prerequisites for running the casino are no longer fulfilled for its entire lifespan.
This high-altitude casino's demise is a blow to the region's tourism industry, and it mirrors the ongoing struggles faced by traditional casinos amidst today’s competitive market. Keeping those cash registers humming requires a robust financial backing, something that’s hard to come by[1][3][4]. Get ready for a world without Casino St. Moritz - a casino that was once synonymous with the Swiss Alps.
In light of Casino St. Moritz's closure, Casino-and-gambling enthusiasts may have to search for a new venue for injecting their adrenaline while enjoying casino games. Despite the Swiss Federal Gaming Board's initial offering of an operating license to the casino, the lack of funding means that withdrawing funds from this casino is no longer an option. Sadly, the demise of Casino St. Moritz marks a significant loss not only for gambling aficionados but also for the Swiss tourism industry that revolves around casino-games.
