Bars and restaurants in French speaking regions are going to get their own lottery win.
Lotterie Romand will offer cash to those establishments that have their games available on their premises.
The lottery will pay over CHF 3m to their partners – it will work out at between CHF 1,000 and CHF 8,000 per business.
The directors say they acted to show their support for the hospitality sector. The head of the industry association, Gastro Suisse – Casimir Platzer – says the support is very welcome.
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Police have to disclose nationality of offenders
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Valais bar association says no new fire laws are needed
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Major Swiss firm to cut jobs
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Post your ballots on time
If you’re voting by post this weekend - get your ballot in the mail.
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