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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 […]
Business
May 7, 2024
End of an Era: Sweden Considers Discontinuing Casino Cosmopol
The Swedish government has proposed the discontinuation of Svenska Spel’s land-based business, Casino Cosmopol. According to a memorandum published on May 7, the casino brand is no longer capable of fulfilling its purpose. The government cited Casino Cosmopol’s financial challenges as part of the reason for the proposal. Swedish lawmakers also noted that the closure […]
Industry
March 26, 2024
Spelinspektionen Fines Svenska Spel $9.5M for Failures
Svenska Spel Sport & Casino, which is the online branch of the state-owned Swedish gambling operator, has been fined SEK100 million ($9.5 million) for several failings related to player duty of care. Improper Player Safeguards, Says the Regulator The penalty fee resulted at the end of an investigation that took place between October and December […]
Business
March 20, 2024
Svenska Spel Enhances Management with New Appointments
Sweden’s state-owned gambling operator Svenska Spel has unveiled new appointments to its management team amid corporate reshuffles. As announced, the company will name the experienced Mikael Franzén and Lovisa Ekman as head of responsible gaming and head of IT respectively. Franzén, currently serving as IT director, will assume new responsibilities, taking up the newly created […]
Industry
February 8, 2024
Sweden’s Top Operators Report Responsible Gambling Progress
Svenska Spel, Kindred Group and ATG have published an update on their responsible gambling activities in Sweden in H2 2023. The three major Swedish operators reported positive results in July and continued to strive to reduce harmful gambling in the country throughout the second half of the year. Svenska Spel Interacted with 1.9% of Its […]
