Switzerland's state-monopoly sportsbook operated by Swisslos, with genuinely poor independent customer reviews
Visit Sporttip →Pros
- Genuine, legally mandated state licence under Switzerland's Gambling Act, supervised by Gespa
- Winnings are tax-free up to CHF 1,070,400
- PostFinance Pay supported for deposits
- Mobile app available
Cons
- Overwhelmingly poor Trustpilot ratings citing technical issues and a poorly structured platform
- Independent review reports an inability to close LIVE bets
- No live chat; contact form has been reported to go unanswered for over two days
- Independent review flags a lack of transparency around a past promotion (no winner ever announced)
- No classic sign-up deposit bonus
Our verdict
Sporttip is Switzerland's legal, state-monopoly sportsbook, operated by Swisslos (alongside Loterie Romande's Jouez Sport for French-speaking cantons) under the Gambling Act since 2019, supervised by the Intercantonal Gambling Supervisory Authority (Gespa). Since this law took effect, most foreign betting providers withdrew from the Swiss market, leaving Sporttip and Jouez Sport as the only legal options, with the real benefit that winnings are tax-free up to CHF 1,070,400. However, we found genuinely poor independent customer sentiment worth reporting directly: Trustpilot reviews are overwhelmingly negative, citing technical issues, a poorly organized and structured platform with limited betting possibilities, an inability to close LIVE bets, and a lack of transparency around a VW ID Buzz promotion where no winner was ever announced. Customer service has no live chat - only phone support with limited hours and an email/contact form that has been reported to go unanswered for over two days. No classic sign-up deposit bonus is offered, only occasional promotions. A legally mandated, tax-advantaged monopoly operator, but the product experience and customer support quality draw genuinely poor independent reviews that Swiss bettors should know they have no real alternative to given the state monopoly.
How we rated it
Trust & licensing (27%)7
A genuine, legally mandated state monopoly under Switzerland's Gambling Act, supervised by Gespa, with tax-free winnings up to CHF 1,070,400 - a real structural positive even as the product experience itself draws poor independent reviews.
Sportsbook (36%)5
A legal state-monopoly operator, but independent Trustpilot review specifically describes a poorly organized and structured platform with limited betting possibilities, and an inability to close LIVE bets.
Customer support (18%)4
No live chat is offered; phone support has limited hours and the contact form has been reported to go unanswered for over two days in independent review, alongside overwhelmingly poor Trustpilot ratings.
Bonuses & value (18%)3.5
No classic sign-up deposit bonus is offered - only occasional promotions - and independent review specifically flags a lack of transparency around a VW ID Buzz promotion where no winner was ever announced.
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Quick facts
| Owner | Swisslos (Swiss state lottery) |
| Regulatory status | Legal state monopoly for German-speaking Switzerland + Ticino, under GamblA (since 2019), supervised by Gespa |
| Tax benefit | Winnings tax-free up to CHF 1,070,400 |
| Customer sentiment | Overwhelmingly poor Trustpilot ratings - technical issues, platform structure complaints, promotion-transparency complaint |
| Welcome bonus | None - no classic sign-up deposit bonus, only occasional promotions |
Where Sporttip is licensed
Sporttip appears on the official register in 1 country — 1 for sports betting and 0 for casino. We only feature it in markets where it holds a licence to accept you.
Europe (1)
About Sporttip
Sporttip is Switzerland's legal, state-monopoly sportsbook operated by Swisslos under the Gambling Act since 2019. It offers a real tax benefit (winnings tax-free up to CHF 1,070,400), but independent Trustpilot review is overwhelmingly poor, citing technical issues, platform structure complaints, and a promotion-transparency complaint.
FAQ
Is Sporttip legal in Switzerland?
Yes - it's part of Switzerland's legal state betting monopoly, operated by Swisslos for German-speaking cantons and Ticino, under the Gambling Act (GamblA) since 2019 and supervised by Gespa.
Who owns Sporttip?
Swisslos, the Swiss state lottery.
Does Sporttip have a welcome bonus?
No classic sign-up deposit bonus - only occasional promotions.
Is Sporttip reliable?
It's a legally licensed state-monopoly operator, but independent Trustpilot review is overwhelmingly poor, citing technical issues, a poorly structured platform, an inability to close LIVE bets, and a lack of transparency around a past promotion.
How can I contact Sporttip support?
By phone (Mon-Fri 7am-8pm, Sat 7:30am-6pm) or email/contact form - there is no live chat, and the contact form has been reported to go unanswered for over two days in independent review.
