Casino Lugano Marks its 20th Anniversary

Casino Lugano marked 20 years of its operation, focused on regular entertainment, hospitality, catering, and regular growth in Ticino.

The initial gaming room in Lugano was uncovered in 1804, with the games “biribisso,” “bassetta” and craps.

In 1885 the Lugano Theatre was established, a building utilized for music and theatrical shows, dance parties, and performances. In 1912 it earned a license for small games and in 1922 its name was modified to Casino Kursaal. In 1970 the Municipality turned into the biggest shareholder. After 22 years, slot machines were presented in addition to the classic boule.

In 1993, “big games” were presented in Switzerland and the gaming house acquired the type “A” license. On 29th November 2002, Casinò Lugano SA was opened. At the moment, the shareholding of Casinò Lugano is 67% by the Municipality, 29% by Casinos Austria Swiss, and the rest by private shareholders. In 2014, the casino was restyled and the next years brought even greater success after the closure of the local Casino Campione.

It signed an agreement with Playtech in 2021, allowing Swiss4Win.ch will to introduce the brand’s Information Management Solution (IMS), Casino, and Live Dealer games.

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Paolo Sanvido, CEO of the casino, says that for more than 20 years, the casino has shared with the city a great journey with strong emotions and great success, always uncovering novelties. Since 2002, it has been committed to innovating the winning formula and improving the range of experiences for all customers, providing progressive and complete solutions, as well as guaranteeing the greatest quality.

Emanuele Stauffer, Chairman of the Board of Directors, added:

“We want to continue on this path of growth and improvement in the future, to identify and satisfy new and higher customer expectations, with the same innate commitment that has always pervaded the spirit of Casino Lugano. For this reason, we want to celebrate this success, expressing the esteem and affection we have towards our customers and partners who have contributed to making this venture possible.”

Michele Foletti, Mayor of Lugano, notes that the connection that unites Lugano and its casino is incredible and it will be additionally strengthened on the basis of their shared visions. Just like the city, the casino is always ready for the latest challenges and dedicated to regular renewal. It has been able to recover after the tough period of the pandemic, investing and creating new projects (not least the online gaming platform swiss4win.ch). Its classic tourist attraction and dedication to the territory are undeniable. He concluded:

“Lugano would not be the same without its casino.”

Source: “Casino Lugano Celebrates its 20th Anniversary”. European Gaming. December 12, 2022.