Business , EMEA , Finance , Legal
July 10, 2023

Zimpler receives caution from Swedish gambling regulator regarding payments to unlicensed operators

Spelinspektionen has warned Zimpler that it could impose a fine of up to €2.2 million if it fails to comply with the order to cease processing payments for unlicensed online gambling operators. According to Spelinspektionen, Zimpler, authorized by the Swedish finance watchdog, Finansinspektionen, has been violating regulations by allowing transactions through the national banking electronic […]

Business , EMEA , Finance , iGaming , Legal , Regulation
May 9, 2023

Spelinspektionen partners with financial watchdog to address unlawful gambling

In a bid to combat illegal gambling within the country, the national gambling regulatory body, Spelinspektionen, is set to enhance its partnership with the Financial Supervisory Authority (Finansinspektionen). The government is of the view that closer collaboration between the two entities would bolster oversight over gambling transactions. Earlier this year, the government acknowledged that Spelinspektionen […]

Business , EMEA , iGaming , Legislation , Regulation
May 5, 2023

Spelinspektionen and Finansinspektionen requested to collaborate closely

Sweden’s government has urged the Spelinspektionen, the country’s gambling regulator, to collaborate with the Financial Supervisory Authority (Finansinspektionen) to effectively combat illegal gambling. This move follows recent changes made to the Spelinspektionen’s powers. The government believes that closer coordination between the two regulators will help regulate financial transactions associated with gambling, allowing them to better […]