Casino
July 19, 2023
Lady Luck Games Gets Certified in Sweden to Storm the Market
Thanks to the license issued by Spelinspektionen, Lady Luck Games will be able to provide its outstanding variety of games to licensed local operators in the country. Sweden has toughened its stance on gambling, making sure that suppliers only work with legitimate brands, and never collaborate with unlicensed third parties that may be targeting Swedish […]
Industry
July 7, 2023
Spelinspektionen Asks Zimpler to Cease Provision of Services to Unlicensed Companies
The Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s gambling regulator, has asked payment solution provider Zimpler to cease its business with unlicensed operators that target the country. According to the authority, the payments firm should stop offering its products that use the Swedish identity verification system BankID. The Spelinspektionen explained that it had learned about Zimpler’s violation thanks to an […]
Industry
July 4, 2023
Aviator Creator Spribe Secures B2B License in Sweden
Spribe, a leading developer of gaming titles, has secured a supplier license from Sweden’s gambling regulator, the Spelinspektionen. As a result, players in Sweden will be able to continue playing Aviator, Spribe’s magnum opus. The move comes in response to the newly-introduced gambling laws in Sweden which state that starting July 1 only licensed suppliers […]
Legal
July 4, 2023
Administrative Court in Sweden Overturns $550K Fine against ATG
Spelinspektionen, the Swedish Gaming Authority, announced Monday that a fine it imposed against the horseracing and betting operator, AB Trav & Galopp (ATG), has been annulled by the Administrative Court in Linköping. The fine was imposed by the gambling watchdog back in November 2022 and it came along with a warning over anti-money laundering failures. […]
Business
June 26, 2023
Altenar Continues Swedish Expansion by Securing B2B License
The renowned provider of iGaming and sportsbook software and content, Altenar, announced it expanded its presence on the Old Continent after securing an important license. The company confirmed on Monday that it has been granted a business-to-business (B2B) license from the gambling regulator in Sweden, the Swedish Gambling Authority or Spelinspektionen. Securing the B2B license […]
Sports
June 23, 2023
Betsson Reaffirms Support for Padel Tennis with A1 Padel Swedish Master Sponsorship
Known for its unparalleled appreciation and ongoing support for sports, Betsson, the premium betting company with over 20 casino, sportsbook, and other games brands has “proudly” announced its latest proof of love for padel tennis. The company has become the official title sponsor of the highly-anticipated A1 Padel (formerly ATP) Swedish Master tournament that will […]
Industry
June 21, 2023
Swedish Government to Investigate Controversial Party Political Lotteries
The Swedish government has taken a step towards enhancing transparency and accountability in the country’s political system by initiating an inquiry into the regulation of party political lotteries. Gunnar Larsson, a former consumer ombudsman and director general of the Swedish Consumer Agency, has been appointed as the lead investigator for this crucial task. Critics Raise […]
Industry
June 20, 2023
Study Reveals Online Gambling Habits and Channeling Rates in Sweden
SKOP, a renowned research institute, has conducted a survey on behalf of the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) to examine the channeling of the Swedish online gambling market. SKOP Study Uncovers 77% Channeling Rate in Swedish Online Gambling Landscape The SKOP study involved interviews with 9,850 individuals, of which 30% (3,000 people) reported […]
Industry
June 14, 2023
Spelinspektionen Expands Management Team with Kristina Geiger
The Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s gambling regulator, has announced a new addition to its team. As reported by the inspectorate, it will welcome the experienced Kristina Geiger as the head of its department for operational support. In her new position, Geiger will be a part of the Spelinspektionen’s management team. She will leverage her experience in management […]
Business
June 12, 2023
Playtech Forms UK and Sweden-Facing Partnership with 10bet
Playtech, a leading supplier of gaming tech, has unveiled a new partnership agreement with 10bet, a global iGaming brand. The partnership will see the former company supply its new partner’s business in the United Kingdom and Sweden with sports betting solutions. 10bet is a leading gambling company that boasts a loyal customer base of over […]
