EGT Bell Link 1 Swiss Jackpot 2.0 Produces Two Millionaire Winners in First Month of Nationwide Operation
TL;DR — EGT’s Bell Link 1 Swiss Jackpot 2.0 launched at the end of June and has already produced two winners in Switzerland: CHF 1,712,996.47 at Swiss Casino Zürich and CHF 1,042,919.81 at Grand Casino Basel. The network links 108 machines at 15 venues under the Swiss Jackpot Organization. EGT built a new operating system to comply with Swiss regulations by integrating with operators’ CMS.
SCCG Take — This early performance highlights the commercial upside of supplier collaboration with operators and regulators on jurisdiction-specific technology.
EGT’s Bell Link 1 has delivered rapid results following the late-June launch of its exclusive Swiss Jackpot 2.0 edition. The nationwide progressive jackpot connects 108 machines across 15 gaming establishments operated by separate casino groups under the Swiss Jackpot Organization.
Participating operators include Swiss Casinos Holding AG with casinos in Zürich, St. Gallen, Winterthur and Pfäffikon, Groupe Barrière Suisse with casinos in Montreux, Fribourg and Courrendlin, Stadtcasino Baden AG with establishments in Baden and Locarno, and Groupe Tranchant with its casino in Basel, adding its new gaming hall in Prilly later this year. Grand Casino Luzern, Grand Casino Bern, Casinò Lugano, Casino Bad Ragaz, and Casino Interlaken complete the network.
Two grand hits occurred in less than one month. One week after launch, a customer of Swiss Casino Zürich won CHF 1,712,996.47. Two weeks later, a player at Grand Casino Basel won CHF 1,042,919.81.
Jackpot Mechanics Tailored to Swiss Players
Players can qualify for the top prize with a minimum bet of CHF 1.00 and maximum bet of CHF 25.00. The grand jackpot triggers when three red Grand Bells sound. A separate local in-house jackpot starts at CHF 2,500.00 and is won when one green Major Bell sounds. Attractive line wins and the Bell Link Hold & Respin feature round out the player experience, according to reporting by iGaming Future.
First-of-Kind Operating System Meets Swiss Regulatory Requirements
Swiss Jackpot 2.0 was created by EGT to satisfy the specific regulatory requirements of the Swiss gaming market. For the first time in its more than 20-year history, the Bulgarian company developed an operating system that enables SAS-controlled jackpots to be managed via the operators’ casino management systems rather than exclusively through EGT’s own jackpot controllers.
Emilia Tomachinska, Managing Director of E-Systems GmbH, EGT’s distributor in the German speaking regions of Europe, commented: “We would like to thank the decision makers at all 15 participating casinos for the trust they placed in EGT by selecting this product, as well as the casino technicians whose dedication made the successful implementation of this project possible.” Tomachinska added special thanks to Swiss Casinos Holding AG for leading planning, organization, communication, coordination, testing and validation, as well as to DRGT for its casino management system that provides the jackpot engine and feeds the LED signs. She concluded that the project reflects EGT’s commitment to solutions tailored to clients’ needs and the legal framework in the country.
This implementation shows how targeted technical adjustments can enable multi-operator networks to function under strict local rules.
Reporting: iGaming Future
Multi-operator jackpot networks work when suppliers engineer for local regs — two seven-figure hits prove commercial upside.
We've connected suppliers into regulated markets for decades, and this is the template: EGT built a SAS-compliant OS for Swiss rules, pooled 108 machines across 15 independent properties, and delivered instant player appeal. That's how you scale hardware in fragmented European markets — collaboration, compliance, and shared liquidity.
- Two grand jackpot wins — CHF 1.7M and CHF 1.0M — within four weeks of late-June launch
- 108 machines linked across 15 Swiss venues under shared jackpot organization
- EGT built first-ever SAS operating system integrating with operators' CMS to meet Swiss regs
SCCG angle: SCCG has brokered supplier–operator partnerships in every major regulated jurisdiction. If you're a slot manufacturer eyeing Switzerland or similar coalition models, or an operator group looking to pool progressive inventory, we know the compliance engineers, the platform providers, and the casino groups who've done this. We connect the dots before RFP.
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