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Swiss Casinos Zürich
Switzerland's largest casino in the Haus Ober, right in Zurich city centre, with poker, roulette and 280 slots.
📍 Zurich | 🏛️ A-Licence (unlimited stakes) | 🗓️ Opened 2012 | ✓ Updated: July 6, 2026
At a glance
| Address | Gessnerallee 3-5 (Haus Ober), 8001 Zurich |
| Canton | Zurich |
| Licence | A-Licence (unlimited stakes) |
| Phone | +41 43 330 30 30 |
| Website | Visit official website |
| Admission | Free until 19:00, then CHF 10 (including cloakroom). Free for Royal Club members and Zürich Card holders. |
| Dress code | Smart dress is requested. Overly casual, revealing or worn-out clothing and headwear are not permitted; sleeveless shirts are not allowed for men. Clean jeans and closed shoes are fine. |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Parking | City Parking with 620 spaces directly at the casino; the Casino/Sihlporte exit is only a few steps from the casino entrance. |
| Opened | 2012 |
| Operator | Swiss Casinos Zürich AG (Swiss Casinos group) |
| Wheelchair accessible | Not specified |
| Payment methods | ✓ Cash CHF Play is in Swiss francs; valid official ID is required for entry. |
Opening Hours
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Sun–Thu | 11:00 – 04:00 |
| Fri–Sat | 11:00 – 06:00 |
| Table games | daily from 14:00 |
Generally open 365 days a year; adjusted hours may apply on public holidays.
Games on offer
280 slot machines
Jackpots: Around 280 modern slot machines with classic slots, video slots, video poker and dedicated jackpot machines. At the blackjack tables, the Minor and Major jackpots offer an extra draw.
| Game | Minimum bet | Maximum bet | Tables |
|---|---|---|---|
| American roulette | – | – | 8 |
| Blackjack (with Minor and Major jackpot) | – | – | 7 |
| Electronic multi-roulette (32 terminals, daily from 11:00) | – | – | – |
| Texas Hold'em poker (cash games) | – | – | 4 |
Poker room
Cash games
| Variant | Blinds | Min. buy-in |
|---|---|---|
| No Limit Texas Hold'em | ||
| Pot Limit Omaha (on request, higher limits) |
Tournaments
| Tournament | When | Buy-in |
|---|---|---|
| Afterwork Poker (knockout, No Limit Hold'em) | Every Wednesday, check-in 18:30, start 19:00 | |
| Swiss Poker Series (SPS) | several times a year | |
| Zurich Poker Masters | quarterly |
Swiss Casinos Zurich is regarded as one of the most important poker venues in Switzerland. Texas Hold'em cash games run on the second floor from 20:00 Monday to Saturday and from 18:00 on Sundays; Pot Limit Omaha or 6-max rounds with higher limits are also organised on request. Every Wednesday there is the Afterwork poker tournament under knockout rules (max. 40 players). The venue also regularly hosts larger tournament series such as the Swiss Poker Series and the Zurich Poker Masters.
Getting there & location
The casino is around ten minutes' walk from Zurich main station. The SZU station Selnau is directly opposite the casino entrance. By VBZ tram, the Sihlstrasse and Stauffacher stops are close by.
The casino is centrally located on Gessnerallee at the corner of Sihlstrasse, near the Sihlporte district. Take the A1, A3 or A4 towards Zurich City and follow the signs for the city centre or Sihlporte.
Hotel & Restaurants
| Restaurant / Bar | Cuisine | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant SAVE | Seasonal and regional dishes alongside classic American cuisine, on the second floor | |
| Welcome Bar | Bar with snacks and light dishes | |
| Blue Bar | Bar with drinks and snacks in the gaming area |
Hotels nearby
| Hotel | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Glockenhof Zürich | approx. 300 m | Check prices |
| Motel One Zürich | approx. 700 m | Check prices |
| Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich | approx. 800 m | Check prices |
| Savoy Hotel Baur en Ville (Paradeplatz) | approx. 600 m | Check prices |
Events & Promotions
| Event / Promotion | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Afterwork Poker | Every Wednesday | Weekly No Limit Hold'em tournament under knockout rules with a maximum of 40 players. |
| Swiss Poker Series and Zurich Poker Masters | several times a year | Major poker tournament series with some of the largest prize pools in Switzerland. |
| Gambling Nights for Royal Club Gold members | monthly | Exclusive casino events with prize pools of up to CHF 10,000 for members of the loyalty programme. |
Frequently asked questions
How much does entry to Swiss Casinos Zurich cost?
Entry is free until 19:00, after which it costs CHF 10 including the cloakroom. Royal Club members and Zürich Card holders enter free at any time. Valid official ID is mandatory.
What are the opening hours of Swiss Casinos Zurich?
Sunday to Thursday from 11:00 to 04:00, Friday and Saturday from 11:00 to 06:00. The classic table games open daily at 14:00, and electronic multi-roulette from 11:00.
Is there a dress code?
Yes, smart dress is required. Clean jeans and closed shoes are permitted, whereas overly casual or worn-out clothing, headwear and sleeveless shirts for men are not.
What is the minimum age for visiting the casino?
The minimum age is 18. Entry is only possible with valid official ID, and self-excluded individuals are not admitted.
Where can you park at Swiss Casinos Zurich?
City Parking with 620 spaces is directly at the casino. The Casino/Sihlporte exit leads to the casino entrance in just a few steps. By public transport, use the Sihlstrasse and Stauffacher tram stops or the SZU station Selnau directly opposite.
Can you play poker at Swiss Casinos Zurich?
Yes, the venue is one of the leading poker locations in Switzerland. There are daily Texas Hold'em cash games, the Afterwork tournament every Wednesday, and regular major tournament series such as the Swiss Poker Series.
History & Background
Zurich was long the largest Swiss city without its own casino. That changed when the Swiss Casinos group was awarded one of the newly created Type A licences for the Zurich location. In the Haus Ober on Gessnerallee, a striking commercial building in a prominent city-centre location, the country's largest casino was built in around eleven months. On 1 November 2012, Swiss Casinos Zurich opened its doors across two floors and 3,000 square metres of gaming space. Since then the venue has led Swiss casinos in gross gaming revenue and has also established itself as one of the country's most important poker addresses. The operator, Swiss Casinos Zürich AG, is part of the Swiss Casinos group, which runs further casinos in Pfäffikon, St. Gallen and Schaffhausen. In 2019 the group launched swisscasinos.ch, one of the first legal online casinos in Switzerland; the Zurich venue's Type A licence was renewed for the 2025 to 2044 period.
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