Sweden’s gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has reported a notable decline in the number of suspected match-fixing cases during 2025 continuing a downward trend observed over recent years. The findings are based on reports submitted by sports integrity organisations licensed gambling operators and the regulator’s own supervisory and monitoring activities. While the figures suggest progress in preventive efforts authorities continue to caution that match-fixing remains a complex and evolving threat requiring constant vigilance....
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Compliance & AML
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Betfair urged to repay fraud-linked commissions after court case
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Responsible Gambling
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Regulation & Licensing
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Licences
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Compliance & AML
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Compliance & AML
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Compliance & AML
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Compliance & AML
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Licences
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Compliance & AML
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Regulation & Licensing
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Licences
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Licences
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Compliance & AML
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Compliance & AML
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Compliance & AML
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Responsible Gambling
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Compliance & AML
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Compliance & AML
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Compliance & AML
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Regulation & Licensing
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