Sweden Spelinspektionen (Swedish Gambling Authority) News

4 Sep 2024
The Swedish Gambling Authority determined that AB Svenska Spel provided games without the necessary license on slot machines, resulting in a fine of SEK 2 million.
30 Aug 2024
The Swedish Gaming Authority fined the hockey club SEK 20,000 after reviewing if it complies with the requirements set for physical lotteries, information to players and technical requirements.
29 Aug 2024
The government decided on 29 August that the Swedish Gambling Inspectorate should be able to set requirements on the content of the license holders' action plans to counter excessive gambling.
17 May 2024
The license allows Playnetic to launch its catalogue of iGaming titles in Sweden, enabling the company to finalize partnerships with prominent operators across the country.
3 Apr 2024
The Swedish Gambling Authority has prohibited Newera Frozen PTE and Aprodi from providing gambling in Sweden without the necessary license. Galaktika N.V. has also been banned from directing its gaming offering to Sweden.
26 Mar 2024
According to the authority, Yggdrasil provided gaming software to an operator that does not have the necessary Swedish license and the company received a warning and an administrative fine of SEK 300,000.
25 Mar 2024
The fine of SEK 100 million is for various infractions, including insufficient actions to curb excessive gambling. Svenska Spel has the option to appeal the decision.
16 Jan 2024
The memorandum of understanding will see Spelinspektionen and the International Betting Integrity Association share information concerning suspicious betting activity identified on Swedish sport.
20 Dec 2023
According to the Swedish Gambling Authority's assessment, Casino Cosmopol failed in its work with customer due diligence in several areas, resulting in a fine of SEK 2 million.
20 Dec 2023
The renewed license, valid from 29 January 2024 until 28 January 2027, covers the right to offer online casino, online betting and land-based betting.
5 Dec 2023
The supplier is now permitted to provide its entire full catalogue of games to operators in the region, including Hot Hot Fruit, Mystic Fortune Deluxe and Santa’s Village.
4 Dec 2023
Valid until the end of 2028, the renewal is the maximum possible extension that the Swedish Gambling Authority can give to operators.
29 Nov 2023
The start of the audit comes after ATG, the Swedish horseracing betting operator, raised concerns about the extent of black market gambling in Sweden.
2 Nov 2023
According to the Authority, Videoslots has not taken sufficient measures to assess the risk of their activities being used for money laundering and terrorist financing.
19 Jul 2023
The independent software developer for slot games received its new license from Swedish regulator, Spelinspektionen.
14 Jul 2023
Holding a gaming software license is now mandatory in Sweden following new regulation.