Sports
November 5, 2025
Svenska Spel to Donate $3.7M to Grassroots Sports
Svenska Spel, Sweden’s state-owned gambling company, announced SEK 35 million ($3.65 million) in youth sports grants. This is part of the Gräsroten (Grassroots) initiative and will see the operator award money to 76 sports. Svenska Spel to Support 8,784 Associations Like previous years, distributing the money across the recipients is based on the preferences of […]
Industry
November 4, 2025
Spelinspektionen to Supervise Svenska Spel’s Land-Based Venues
Sweden’s gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen (the Swedish Gambling Authority, or SGA), has announced that new supervisory measures will be conducted at Svenska Spel’s (the country’s state-owned gambling operator) gaming venues. Sweden’s Gambling Regulator to Review Svenska Spel’s Land-Based Venues According to SGA, Svenska Spel will soon be undergoing a supervisory review at all of its current […]
Sports
October 17, 2025
Svenska Spel to End Tie-Up with Sweden’s Top Women’s Soccer Organization
Svenska Spel, Sweden’s state-owned gambling company, announced that it will not be extending its sponsorship agreement with Elitfotboll Dam (Elite Football Women), Sweden’s top-flight women’s soccer organization. This decision will effectively end more than 15 years of collaboration. Svenska Spel to End Deal with Elitfotboll Dam In its official announcement, Svenska Spel noted that it […]
Industry
October 7, 2025
BOS Denies Svenska Spel’s Proposal for Stricter iGaming Regulations
The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) has responded to Svenska Spel (Sweden’s state-owned gambling company)’s recent proposals for changes to the Swedish gambling market, disputing them and arguing that the new regulatory suggestions could lead to unintended consequences. BOS Pushes Back Against Svenska Spel’s Proposal Svenska Spel recently released a new report outlining […]
Legal
June 19, 2025
Spelinspektionen Seeks to Reinstate Fine Against Svenska Spel
The Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen) is set to appeal a court decision to overturn a multi-million fine against Svenska Spel. The regulator insisted that the operator had breached its responsible gambling obligations. The State-Owned Operator Was Fined over RG Failings Earlier this month, a Swedish administrative court reversed a 2024 ruling by the Spelinspektionen, in […]
Legal
June 3, 2025
$10М Fine Against Svenska Spel Overturned by Swedish Court
A Swedish administrative court has reversed a 2024 ruling by the Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen/SGA), which had imposed a SEK 100 million ($10.47 million) penalty and warning to state-owned operator Svenska Spel over responsible gambling obligations. Court Sides with Svenska Spel It should first be noted that the SGA initially imposed the fine following a […]
Business
March 20, 2025
Sweden Nominates New Svenska Spel Chair & Board Members
Svenska Spel, Sweden’s state-owned gambling operator, unveiled a number of board nominations. The government proposed the appointment of a new chair, two new members, and the re-election of five others. Eva-Lotta Sjöstedt Nominated as Chair According to Svenska Spel’s official announcement, the government has decided to nominate the experienced Eva-Lotta Sjöstedt as chairwoman of Svenska […]
Industry
December 5, 2024
Swedish Trade Association Head Calls for the Sale of Svenska Spel
Gustaf Hoffstedt, head of the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS), has reignited the debate over the state ownership of Svenska Spel, Sweden’s state-owned gambling operator. According to Hoffstedt, the Swedish government should sell its stake in Svenska Spel, adding that state ownership in a competitive market destroys the government’s neutrality. Svenska Spel’s Government […]
Business
August 30, 2024
Svenska Spel Publishes Q2 Healthy Revenue Report
Svenska Spel a state-owned company in Sweden, has published its healthy revenue report for Q2 2024, detailing an increased share of revenue from low-risk consumers. The operator reiterated its commitment to responsible gambling, promising to minimize the money it takes from high-risk players. Svenska Spel’s Healthy Revenue Share Increased in Q2 In Q2 2024, Svenska […]
Industry
June 19, 2024
Svenska Spel to Publish Healthy Revenues Report
Svenska Spel, Sweden’s state-owned operator, announced its intention to start reporting how “healthy” its revenues are. Mirroring Kindred’s Journey Towards Zero reports, the initiative will see the Swedish operator disclose what portion of its revenues come from low-risk customers. According to Svenska Spel’s announcement, the first report of this kind will be published at the […]