The Swedish gambling industry faces a pivotal moment as calls for Svenska Spel’s privatisation grow louder than ever. Gustaf Hoffstedt of the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling argues that government ownership undermines market fairness. With mounting financial struggles and regulatory fines, privatising Svenska Spel could promote impartiality and competitiveness in the gambling market. Explore […]
In a major win for the Swedish gambling industry, Paf, Burstit, and LeoEx have been cleared by Spelinspektionen following a regulatory investigation. This outcome reaffirms the operators’ commitment to maintaining strict compliance standards in one of Europe’s most regulated markets. Read on to learn more about the investigation and its implications for Sweden’s growing gambling […]
The Swedish parliament is set to revisit its gambling tax rate, potentially reshaping the country’s gambling landscape. Following concerns over declining channelisation rates, lawmakers are considering a tax reduction to retain players in the licensed market. Lowering the tax could make licensed platforms more attractive, steering Swedish players away from unregulated and potentially risky alternatives. […]
Swedish Regulator Fines Kanon Gaming SEK 7 Million for Failing Duty of Care Picture a major gaming operator facing a hefty fine for not protecting its players adequately. Sweden’s gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, has fined Kanon Gaming SEK 7 million for failing to meet duty of care standards. Learn how these regulatory actions aim to enforce […]