Swedish gambling regulator names Peter Knutsson as director
The government of Sweden has appointed Peter Knutsson as Director General of the country’s gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, as he is expected to take up the position on...
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Swedish Spelinspektionen bans Novatech
Just days after the KSA imposed a €24.8 million record fine on Novatech, the Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen also issued a banning order against the illegal...
Sweden to ban gambling with credit from May 1, 2026
Sweden’s parliament, the Riksdag, has approved the proposal to ban gambling with credit, with the amendment to the Gambling Act 2018 to come into effect on May 1, 2026.
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Gambling harm prevention efforts criticized in Sweden
Sweden’s National Audit Office has found weaknesses in the country’s gambling harm prevention initiatives, especially for young people.The report noted structural...
Spelinspektionen confirms new 2026 gambling supervision fees
Sweden’s gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, has confirmed that the country will begin implementing new gambling supervision fees from March 1, 2026.The revised online...
Swedish operators stand against differentiated gambling tax
On December 15, 2025, Swedish gambling operators, including chief executives from Entain, Betsson, and LeoVegas, published a letter sent to the country’s Ministry of Finance,...
Illegal gambling criminals targeted by Europol and police
A new operation conducted by Europol in collaboration with the Swedish and Spanish police targeted a criminal group involved in money laundering and illegal gambling, with 5...
Eldhagen to be in charge of gambling regulations in Sweden
Starting from today, December 1, 2025, Erik Eldhagen will begin his new state secretary position, with responsibility to oversee gambling regulation in Sweden.Eldhagen...
Swedish regulator appoints Johan Röhr as acting director general
Johan Röhr, who currently serves as chief legal officer at the Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA), has been named acting director general of the regulator.Röhr has been...
