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 […]
Business
February 7, 2024
Svenska Spel Posts 2023 Interim Report, Plans $181M Dividend
Svenska Spel has published its interim report for 2023, highlighting stable revenue. The year saw Svenska Spel earn a total net revenue of SEK 8,029 million ($766 million), in line with last year’s results. This followed a stable fourth quarter in which the company recorded net gaming revenue of SEK 2,121 million ($202 million) – […]
Industry
January 29, 2024
Svenska Spel to Offer Free Gamban Licenses to Customers
Svenska Spel, Sweden’s former online gambling monopoly, has formed a new partnership with Gamban, a provider of self-exclusion services and safer gambling tools. Under the deal, Gamban will supply the Swedish state-owned operator with blocking software. Thanks to the agreement, Svenska Spel clients who have opted to self-exclude from gambling will be provided with a […]
Industry
January 26, 2024
Svenska Spel Renames Horse Games after Legal Action
Svenska Spel Sport & Casino, Sweden’s state-owned gaming operator, has renamed its horse games to Svenska Spel Hästar following a dispute with ATG over the name of its trotting venture. The Patent and Market Appeal Court announced the judgment on 25 January, prompting the company to implement this change. This incident marks another setback for […]
Casino
January 25, 2024
Svenska Spel Confirms Intentions to Close Gothenburg and Malmö Casinos
The Swedish state-owned gambling operator, Svenska Spel, announced Wednesday the possibility to close two of its land-based venues. The potential closure is related to Casino Cosmopol in Gothenburg and Malmö. Previously, Svenska Spel implemented an action plan that sought to revitalize Casino Cosmopol. This plan included a significant restructuring of the organization, along with a […]
Business
December 18, 2023
Svenska Spel Names Anna Johnson as CEO, Hofbauer to Depart in February
Svenska Spel, a Swedish state-owned gambling operator, has named Anna Johnson as the successor of its current chief executive officer, Patrik Hofbauer. The latter announced his exit earlier this year, opting to explore other opportunities instead. Johnson will serve as Svenska Spel’s new president and CEO and is set to step into the office by […]
Business
October 13, 2023
Hofbauer Departs Svenska Spel, Set to Join Telia as CEO in 2024
Swedish state-owned gambling company Svenska Spel announced that it will be parting ways with Patrik Hofbauer, who is set to explore new opportunities. Hofbauer, currently serving as the operator’s president and chief executive, believes that the gambling company is in a good position to continue without him. The outgoing CEO joined Svenska Spel back in […]
