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VPB 2003.2631 AI generated

"CATCH THE SPERM" Slot Machine Ruled Game of Chance, Operation Prohibited

Case Number VPB 2003.2631
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Switzerland · Administrative Practice of Federal Authorities (VPB) (CH)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

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A request to classify a slot machine as a skill-based game was denied. The commission determined that the "CATCH THE SPERM" slot machine constitutes a game of chance, not a game of skill, and its operation is prohibited. This decision was communicated to the cantons, and an appeal period was established.

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art. 3, al. 2, LMJ, art. 3, al. 3, LMJ, art. 56, al. 1, let. a et c, LMJ, art. 61, al. 3, OLMJ; "CATCH THE SPERM" Slot Machine Ruled Game of Chance, Operation Prohibited: The commission determined that the "CATCH THE SPERM" slot machine constitutes a game of chance, not a game of skill, and its operation is prohibited. This decision was communicated to the cantons, and an appeal period was established.

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Cited Legislation

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art. 3, al. 2, LMJ
Used to classify the 'CATCH THE SPERM' slot machine as a gambling machine.
art. 3, al. 3, LMJ
Used to reject the request to classify the 'CATCH THE SPERM' slot machine as a skill game.
art. 56, al. 1, let. a et c, LMJ
Cited as the legal basis for prohibiting the operation of the 'CATCH THE SPERM' slot machine.
art. 61, al. 3, OLMJ
Cited for the communication of the decision and an illustration of the device to the cantons.
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art. 3, al. 2, LMJ

Used to classify the 'CATCH THE SPERM' slot machine as a gambling machine.

art. 3, al. 3, LMJ

Used to reject the request to classify the 'CATCH THE SPERM' slot machine as a skill game.

art. 56, al. 1, let. a et c, LMJ

Cited as the legal basis for prohibiting the operation of the 'CATCH THE SPERM' slot machine.

art. 61, al. 3, OLMJ

Cited for the communication of the decision and an illustration of the device to the cantons.

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Décision en constatation concernant l’appareil à sous CATCH THE SPERM

La Commission fédérale des maisons de jeu a décidé en date du 19 novembre 2003 que:

1. La requête de la société Escor Automates SA, déposée en date du 15 septembre 2003, demandant la qualification de l’appareil à sous CATCH THE SPERM en tant qu’appareil à sous servant aux jeux d’adresse au sens de l’art. 3, al. 3, LMJ est rejetée.

2. Il est constaté que l’appareil à sous CATCH THE SPERM présenté doit être qualifié d’appareil à sous servant aux jeux de hasard au sens de l’art. 3, al. 2, LMJ.

3. La mise en exploitation d’un appareil de type CATCH THE SPERM est interdite, sous peine de l’art. 56, al. 1, let. a et c, LMJ.

4. La décision ainsi qu’une illustration de l’appareil seront communiquées aux cantons (art. 61, al. 3, OLMJ).

5. Notification et publication:

A. Escor Automates SA, rue de l’Industrie 34, 3186 Guin

B. Cantons avec illustration

C. Feuille fédérale

6. Un recours contre la présente décision peut être déposé dans les 30 jours dès la publication auprès de la Commission de recours compétente en matière de maisons de jeu, case postale 5972, 3001 Bern.

16 décembre 2003 Commission fédérale des maisons de jeu:

Le président, Benno Schneider

2003-2631 7367 Schweizerisches Bundesarchiv, Digitale Amtsdruckschriften Archives fédérales suisses, Publications officielles numérisées Archivio federale svizzero, Pubblicazioni ufficiali digitali

Décision en constatation concernant l'appareil à sous CATCH THE SPERM

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Datum 16.12.2003 Date Data

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