Spelinspektionen faces criticism from Sweden’s NAO
The Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, faced criticism from Sweden’s National Audit Office, NAO, for failures in monitoring both legal and illegal markets.The...
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Sweden to reduce gambling tax from 22% to 18%
Riksdagen, the Swedish parliament, will consider reducing the gambling tax after increasing it to 22% from 18%.A motion from Moderate Party member Carl Nordblom,...
Spelinspektionen targets the black market
The Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, announced its new plan of combating illegal gambling by targeting the black market.Spelinspektionen is strengthening its...
Spelinspektionen sets stricter casino regulations in Sweden
Last week, the Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA) announced that it would set new regulations to counter excessive gambling.Sweden, a Scandinavian nation where gambling is...
Sweden Raises gambling excise tax
The higher excise tax on gambling in Sweden is going into force as of today, Monday, July 1.The new tax, which increases the rate from 18% to 22% for all verticals, was...
Mr. Green’s fine reduced by Swedish Court
The fine imposed on Malta-based iGaming operator Mr. Green by the Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has been decreased.The Supreme Administrative Court of the...
BOS challenges Sweden’s credit card gambling ban
The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) released a statement discussing the proposed credit gambling ban that is gaining momentum among lawmakers and was also...
Swedish government enhances AML efforts
The Financial Supervisory Authority of Sweden has been instructed by the government to step up efforts to prevent money laundering.The government wants to better combat...
Closing time? Sweden may close Its last land-based casino
A plan to close Sweden's final land-based casino is being considered by the government.By taking this action, state-owned businesses that operate casinos across the...
