Location: Sweden
Online casino still a challenge as Swedish channelization rate falls to 84%
Sweden’s gambling channelization rate fell again in 2025 as new figures from the country’s regulator highlighted continued challenges in... more
Swedish court overturns fine against MGM unit LeoVegas
The Administrative Court in Linköping has overturned an SEK8m [$851,000] fine imposed on LeoVegas-owned Roar Vegas by the Swedish Gambling... more
ATG growth remains flat as Swedish firm navigates external economic pressures
A ‘continued tough market situation’ has continued to dampen AB Trav och Galopp’s (ATG) performance throughout Q1, with redundancies and an... more
Svenska Spel leans on online as retail decline continues in Q1
Svenska Spel reported a steady Q1 performance as growth in its online and lottery segments offset the continued decline of its land-based... more
MGM unit LeoVegas granted sportsbook licence in Sweden
LeoVegas Group has strengthened its market position in Sweden, acquiring a sports betting licence for its proprietary brand GoGoCasino.... more
Sweden: Svenska Spel reports FY25 growth despite land-based casino shutdown
Svenska Spel reported year-on-year growth across net gaming revenue and net profit during its 2025 financial year despite the shutdown of... more
Swedish betting operators oppose UK-inspired differentiated tax plan
Leading Swedish gambling operators have written to the country’s finance ministry to oppose a proposal that would introduce differentiated... more
Swedish gambling groups clash over plans for potential restrictions
Two Swedish gambling organizations are clashing publicly over suggested restrictions on the gambling market. The Swedish Trade Association... more
Sweden proposes ban on credit-financed gambling from April
The Swedish Ministry of Finance has submitted a bill to parliament that would prohibit licensees and gaming agents from allowing or... more
Can a Gambling Act update solve Sweden’s channelization problems?
Sweden is poised to tighten its grip on unlicensed gambling. Just over a week ago, the Swedish government published a memorandum proposing... more
