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...
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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...
WinBet gets banned in Sweden for operating without license
Swedish Gambling Regulator, Spelinspektionen, has banned WinBet for illegally targeting Swedish players through its Superb.bet website.Spelinspektionen investigated...
Swedish Regulator Appeals Svenska Spel Fine Overturn
The Swedish Gambling Regulator, Spelinspektionen, appeals court ruling overturning SEK100m fine on Svenska Spel, insisting operators must act swiftly to protect players from...
Sweden Proposes New Rules to End Credit-Based Gambling
Sweden to ban credit-based gambling, including third-party providers and credit cards, under a proposed expansion of the Gambling Act effective April 1, 2026.The current...