Location: Sweden
Swedish regulator hits FDJ subsidiary with AML penalty
Spooniker, a subsidiary operator of the French gambling giant FDJ United’s Kindred Group, has been hit with a SEK 10m [$1m] penalty in... more
Sweden: Svenska Spel closes last remaining Casino Cosmopol venue
Svenska Spel has confirmed the closure of its final land-based casino in Stockholm, after the Swedish parliament voted to end land-based... more
Majority of gamblers in Sweden don’t know the difference between legal and illegal sites
Up to 72% of Swedish gamblers are unaware which products are licensed versus illegal, according to a recent Spelinspektionen survey. In a... more
Svenska Spel initiates online channel migration in post-Cosmopol era
Sweden’s state-owned operator Svenska Spel has reported a minor 4% decrease YoY in quarterly revenue as it kicks off FY2025. January-March... more
Sweden to discontinue land-based casino gambling
The Riksdag, Sweden’s parliament, has voted in favour of abolishing land-based casino gaming in the country, with the decision set to... more
Swedish-licensed B2Bs supplying most illegal sites, legal operator claims
Swedish horse race betting operator ATG highlighted the high number of locally licensed B2B providers supporting the unlicensed betting... more
Sweden gambling revenue edges up to SEK27.85 billion in 2024
Gambling revenue in Sweden increased 2.65% year-on-year during 2024, driven by growth within the country’s commercial online gaming market.... more
Sweden initiates Gambling Act review to tackle black market
The Swedish government has appointed an investigator to lead a review of the country’s Gambling Act to enforce tougher policies against... more
Swedish government to review Gambling Act to close loopholes
The Swedish government has announced a review of the country’s Gambling Act to enhance consumer protection and crack down on unlicensed... more
Swedish report flags link between loot boxes and problem gambling
A report by Spelinspektionen has found a link between young adults that participated in gambling via video games while under age and risky... more
