The United States’ opportunity to be a role model to the rest of the world on the topic of online casinos is quickly coming to an end.  Yet another country in Europe is strongly considering legalizing and regulating online casinos and it is likely that it is more than just talk on the part – as has unfortunately been the case in the United States for the past year.

After a viewing the results of a report from the legal firm of MME Partners and the MECN research company, the Swiss government is considering dropping their ban online casinos.  The basic summary of the report was that the current prohibition on online casinos was plain out ineffective. 

Switzerland is now apparently considering opening up their country to the international online gambling market.  Unlike many other European Nations, Switzerland is not a member of the European Union and has the ability to regulate online casinos the best way they see fit.

Another unique thing about Switzerland is their focus specifically on online casinos.  Many other countries in Europe tend set laws centered on the goings on in online sports betting and online poker. 

“The Swiss liberalization plans shows how the pressure of foreign online offers on state operators and income forces some states to rethink the existing regulations,” said Martin Oelbermann of MECN Research.   

How Switzerland precedes with online casinos is likely to influence countries all over Europe.  It is also likely that they will serve as role model for the United States.