Legal
March 26, 2025
Swedish Gambling Regulator Hits Glitnor Services with $2.7M Fine
Spelinspektionen, or the Swedish Gambling Authority as the regulator is known outside of Sweden, has issued a SEK 28 million fine amounting to roughly $2.7 million against Glitnor Services and the company’s LuckyCasino gambling website that the firm runs in the country. Glitnor Failed to Protect 10 Customers, Regulator Argues The stiff penalty was […]
Industry
March 25, 2025
Sweden Fines Two Operators for Duty of Care Violations
Sweden’s gambling regulator, the Spelinspektionen, announced that it had issued financial penalties to two gambling operators. According to the authority, both of these companies violated their duty of care commitments, thus exposing consumers to gambling harm risks. The two companies in question are Roar Vegas Ltd and Glitnor Services Limited. Roar Vegas Intervened Too Late […]
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
March 14, 2025
Unlicensed Online Gambling in Sweden Continues to Grow in Popularity
Unlicensed gambling sites continue to grow in popularity in Sweden and both officials and publications are calling for more regulations and crackdowns. Sweden Sees More Unlicensed Online Gambling Sites More and more Swedish players decide to use unlicensed gambling sites. According to a report from Swedish publication ATG, unlicensed gambling traffic has significantly increased tenfold […]
Industry
February 20, 2025
Sweden to Review Gambling Act Shortly after 2024 Gaming Report
The Swedish government has decided to review the country’s Gambling Act shortly after the Spelinspektionen published the industry’s financial report for 2024. The Swedish Online Gambling Industry Association (BOS) has long requested this review. 2024 Was a Stable Year for Swedish Gambling The Swedish regulator, Spelinspektionen, reported that licensed gaming companies recorded a total turnover […]
Industry
February 10, 2025
Study: Three in Four Swedes Gamble for Money
A new study on the Swedish gaming market has highlighted high participation rates in real-money games of chance. As it turns out, approximately three in four adults have engaged in gambling at least casually. The Survey Probed 1,644 Respondents The latest issue of the Public Opinion Survey, which the Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen) conducts annually, […]
Industry
February 6, 2025
Svenska Spel Reaffirms Commitment to Safe Gambling amid Privatization Debate
Svenska Spel, Sweden’s state-owned gambling operator, has posted a 93.9% healthy revenue share for the fourth quarter of 2024, retaining its positive Q3 results. For the full year, the operator recorded a 1.5% rise in its healthy revenue share, representing revenue from players who gamble responsibly and have a low risk of gambling issues. The […]
Industry
January 31, 2025
Spelinspektionen Reports Rise in Gambling Among Young Adults and Minors
The Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen) has published a new report on youth gambling, reporting an increase in the percentage of younger citizens playing real-money games of chance. As it turns out, young men are at an especially high risk of gambling harm. Newer Gaming Verticals Have Engaged Younger Players The findings, outlined in the 2024 […]
Industry
January 27, 2025
Swedish Court Revises Decision, Forces ATG to Cover Legal Fees
Several years ago, Swedish horse racing betting giant ATG sued Wrangler for featuring the former company’s logo on a line of clothing. While the court initially sided with the operator, it has reportedly reversed its decision. ATG Lost the Lawsuit As mentioned, Wrangler had, between 2019 and 2021, offered a line of apparel featuring ATG’s […]
Industry
January 24, 2025
Spelinspektionen Bans Offshore Operator, Announces Industry Seminar
The Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen) announced that it has banned yet another unlicensed gambling operator. This came a few days after the authority announced an upcoming industry seminar. The Operator Offered Gambling Illegally The Spelinspektionen announced that it has issued a ban against Goodwin NV, a Curaçao-based operator under license number OGL/2024/758/0228. Despite sporting a […]
