Kernrechtsfrage
Whether the machine 'Super Cherry 600' could still be operated under the transitional regime of Art. 60 SBG after a long interruption in use.
Extrahierter Entscheid
No. Because the machine had been out of public use for about 18 months, the case concerned a new installation of a machine taken out of operation, not a protected continuation of use.
Extrahierte Begründung
Federal law prohibits gambling machines outside casinos. The transitional rule only allows continuous further operation of machines that remained available to the public without a significant break. A clear interruption ends the transitional protection.