Legal
June 12, 2020
Sweden Approves Online Gambling Restrictions, Suspends 10 Licenses
The hotly-debated online gambling restrictions will be enacted, the Swedish government has confirmed, setting strict depositing limits and time session restrictions. The measures will last through 2020. Sweden to Enact Consumer Protection Measures The Swedish government made good on its promise to introduce temporary restrictions for online gambling, with new safety mechanisms rolling in to […]
Business
May 26, 2020
Sweden: Horse Racing Exempt from Deposit Limits, Minister Suggests
An amendment to the temporary restrictions put forward by Sweden’s Minister for Social Security Ardalan Shekarabi is seeking to make exempt horse and sports betting from the SEK 5000 weekly deposit limit on players. In April, the Social Minister came up with a temporary set of restrictive measures, aimed at preventing people from developing bad […]
Legal
May 20, 2020
Swedish Gaming Regulator Comes up with New Match-Fixing Regulations
Spelinspektionen, the Swedish Gaming Authority, submitted to the country’s National Board of Trade new proposed regulations on match fixing, showing its resolve to deal with one of the biggest threats to sport nowadays. The proposed regulations will be presented to the European Commission for an assessment, taking up to three months for the EC to […]
Casino
May 20, 2020
LeoVegas Urges Player Protection, Long-Term Sustainability
In light of recent planned changes in the iGaming sector in Sweden, LeoVegas sent a letter to the Ministry of Finance earlier in May to urge better player protection measures, but also advise authorities to consider market realities and how to best introduce sustainable gaming mechanisms. LeoVegas Urges Ministry of Finance to Consider Laxer Measures […]
Casino
May 11, 2020
Sweden’s Spelinspektionen Warns: Restrictive Rules to Strengthen Black Market
The proposed measures for deposit limits and session limits effectively restricting the Swedish market are still a hot topic. The country’s Gaming Authority tentatively takes the side of the providers. Sweden’s Proposed Restrictive Measures Faced with Contradiction Sweden’s plan for restrictive measures towards the online gambling market has proven a delicate topic. Announced back in […]
Casino
May 8, 2020
Swedish Gambling Market Takes Another Hit – Two Online Brands Closed by ComeOn Group
ComeOn Group has announced the shutdown of two brands for the Swedish market. Cherrycasino.com and Sveacasino.com will close on May 18. ComeOn Group Shutdowns Two Brands The online casino industry in Sweden continues to undergo a period of rapid change. This time, ComeOn Group is shutting down two brands to reflect the group’s pursuit of […]
Legal
May 6, 2020
More Operators Sign the Petition to Ardalan Shekarabi in Sweden
BOS is gathering more gambling operators to sign the petition aiming at rejecting Shekarabi’s proposed restrictive measures in Sweden. Meanwhile, the Swedish Patent & Market Court has rejected Mr Green’s appeal for a fine of $240,000. Swedish Operators Disapprove of Restrictive Measures Social Security Minister Ardalan Shekarabi’s restrictive measures were met with disapproval by major […]
Legal
May 4, 2020
Gambling Companies Warn They Could Leave Swedish Market
Operating in conditions of greater social isolation, the Swedish gambling market could see an exodus of companies after the Social Security Minister proposed tougher measures on gambling. Sweden’s Gambling Bosses Say No to Mass Restrictions A number of Swedish gaming license holders have cautioned that they may suspend operations in the country in light of […]
Casino
April 28, 2020
Sweden: Gaming Operators Face New Challenges from Regulatory and Market Forces
Licensed gaming operators in Sweden have been unpleasantly surprised, as on Thursday Social Security Minister Ardalan Shekarabi proposed a set of restrictive measures to help mitigate the risk of developing bad gambling habits due to the spreading coronavirus that keeps people at home. The proposal built around deposit and gaming time limits will be up […]
Legal
April 24, 2020
Swedish Consumers to Face Gambling Restrictions, EGBA Pushes Back
Gambling limitations announced for the Swedish consumers, European Gaming and Betting Association disagrees with the proposed changes. Gambling Limitations Announced, Expected to Start as of June 1 The Swedish government has announced plans for online gambling limitations. This is yet a side effect of the coronavirus spreading in the country and putting consumers at risk […]