Casino Montreux
- Founded
- 1881-01-01 in Montreux, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland
- Headquarters
- Rue du Théâtre 9, 1820 Montreux, Switzerland
Casino Montreux is a licensed Swiss casino operator trading as Casino Barrière Montreux, based in the lakeside town of Montreux in the canton of Vaud. It is part of Groupe Lucien Barrière, the French hospitality and gaming group, and operates both a physical casino inside the Montreux Music & Convention Centre and a Swiss-regulated online casino. The venue sits at Rue du Théâtre 9, within the 2m2c complex on the shore of Lake Geneva. The casino's history goes back to 1881, and the original building was destroyed by fire in 1971 during a Frank Zappa concert, an event famously remembered in Deep Purple's 'Smoke on the Water'. The modern operation was rebuilt in the convention-centre complex and today offers slots, table games, poker, and event-driven hospitality. Under Switzerland's revised Money Gaming Act, Casino Montreux's online arm is licensed and supervised by the federal gambling commission, the ESBK, and restricted to players verified in Switzerland. The company is tracked in Swiss casino GGR statistics as one of the country's licensed concessionaires.
Detailed Review
History
Casino Montreux operates as Casino Montreux SA, the entity that holds the Montreux casino concession under the Groupe Lucien Barrière umbrella. The casino's history traces back to 1881, when a casino was first established in Montreux. That original building, close to Lake Geneva, burned down in 1971 during a Frank Zappa concert, an incident that inspired Deep Purple's 'Smoke on the Water'. The concession was subsequently rebuilt within what became the Montreux Music & Convention Centre, and the modern venue now operates at Rue du Théâtre 9 as part of the 2m2c complex.
Business Model
The company's business model combines land-based gaming with regulated online gaming. At its physical casino, it generates revenue from slot machines, roulette, blackjack, poker, and associated hospitality. Online, it offers casino products to a Swiss-only audience, operating under a federal licence issued in line with the Money Gaming Act and supervised by the ESBK. The online operation gives the brand access to Swiss iGaming demand while remaining separate from unlicensed international operators.
Products and Venue
Land-based operations are centred on the casino floor inside the Montreux Music & Convention Centre. The venue also functions as an event and hospitality space, connecting casino customers to the Montreux conference and entertainment scene. The online casino, branded Casino Montreux Online, provides slots and table games for verified Swiss players. Through its parent group, Casino Montreux is also linked to Groupe Lucien Barrière's broader network of casino and hotel brands, including loyalty and hospitality benefits.
Market Position
Within Switzerland's tightly regulated casino market, Casino Montreux is one of a limited number of licensed concessionaires. Its results are included in the federal GGR data published by the ESBK and reported in trade coverage such as iGaming Business. The company competes with other Swiss land-based casinos and their licensed online platforms, while benefiting from the brand recognition of the Montreux name and the Barrière group's operational expertise.
Leadership
No named C-level executive for Casino Montreux SA was confirmed from the public sources reviewed. The company's management structure sits within the wider Groupe Lucien Barrière organisation, but individual leadership roles specific to Casino Montreux could not be verified.
Key Products
Casino Barrière Montreux
Land-based casino at the 2m2c complex in Montreux, offering slot machines, table games, poker, and hospitality/event facilities.
Casino Montreux Online
ESBK-licensed online casino for players verified in Switzerland, offering online slots, table games, and other regulated gambling products.
Groupe Lucien Barrière
Parent-group brand ecosystem that links Casino Montreux to a wider European portfolio of casinos, hotels, and loyalty/hospitality programmes.
Offices & Headcount
100 employees (approx.)
Recent News
Swiss Casino GGR Sees 2.1% Decline in 2025 Amidst Industry Transition, ESBK Reports
The Swiss Federal Casino Commission (ESBK) reported a 2.1% decline in overall GGR for Swiss casinos in 2025, reaching CHF878.5 million, though online segments saw a slight increase. The year was marked by a new concession cycle, several casino closures and entries, and intensified efforts against illegal gambling and for player protection.
2026-06-22