Sweden is moving forward with another significant tightening of its regulated gambling framework as the country’s national gambling authority, Spelinspektionen, introduces updated compliance obligations for licensed operators while also confirming the implementation of broader restrictions on gambling financed through credit....
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iGaming News, Laws
April 27, 2026
Spelinspektionen reviews deposit limits and player protection in Sweden
Spelinspektionen has initiated a formal supervisory review into how licensed gambling operators in Sweden manage customers who set higher monthly deposit limits. The move places particular emphasis on player protection...
Casinos & Bonus, iGaming News
April 15, 2026
LeoVegas Group expands GoGoCasino with Tiger sportsbook in Sweden
LeoVegas Group has taken a significant step in its domestic growth strategy by introducing sports betting functionality to its established brand GoGoCasino. The development follows regulatory approval granted by Spelinspektionen,...
iGaming News, Laws
April 10, 2026
Sweden Gambling Channelisation Improves but Illegal Market Persists
The Swedish horseracing betting operator AB Trav och Galopp has indicated that gradual progress is being made in the country’s ongoing effort to curb unlicensed gambling activity. In its latest...
iGaming News, Laws
April 1, 2026
Spelinspektionen urges reforms to tackle illegal gambling in Sweden
The Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has presented a detailed report to the national government outlining new proposals aimed at limiting access to online gambling services operated without a Swedish licence....
Companies & People, iGaming News
March 27, 2026
Sweden appoints Peter Knutsson as Spelinspektionen director
The Government of Sweden has formally appointed Peter Knutsson as Director General of Spelinspektionen, the country’s national gambling regulator. The appointment marks a significant leadership transition at a time when...
Companies & People, iGaming News
March 19, 2026
Sweden’s Spelinspektionen appoints Madelaine Tunudd as chair
Sweden’s national gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, has confirmed the appointment of Madelaine Tunudd as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. The decision marks a formal transition in leadership, with...
iGaming News, Laws
March 13, 2026
Sweden bans Novatech gambling sites for targeting Swedish players
The Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has issued a banning order against the operator Novatech after determining that several websites linked to the company were accessible to players in Sweden without...
iGaming News, Laws
March 9, 2026
Spelinspektionen wins court ruling over illegal gambling advertising
Spelinspektionen has secured an important legal victory after a Swedish Administrative Court rejected appeals submitted by Sinovum Media AB and Flashback Media Group AB regarding enforcement orders related to online...
iGaming News, Laws
March 7, 2026
Spelinspektionen fines ImpactWin Partner for telephone sales rule breach
The Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has issued a formal warning and financial penalty against ImpactWin Partner Ltd after determining that the company’s procedures for telephone sales did not comply with...
iGaming News, Laws
February 16, 2026
Sweden gambling harm strategy under audit scrutiny review
Sweden has long presented itself as a model for regulated gambling markets. Since the re regulation of its gambling sector in 2019 under the Gambling Act, the country has sought...
iGaming News, Laws
February 10, 2026
Sweden updates gambling supervision fees SIFS 2026:1 for operators
Sweden will introduce a revised system of supervision fees for gambling operators and software permit holders starting on March 1, 2026. The updated regulation, known as SIFS 2026:1, replaces the...
Business News, iGaming News
February 6, 2026
Swedish gambling participation remains high in 2025 survey
Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s national gambling regulator, has released new findings showing that gambling participation across the country remained consistently high throughout 2025. The data indicates notable growth in sports betting and...
iGaming News, Licenses & Payments
February 3, 2026
St8 secures Swedish licence to enter regulated iGaming market
Casino games aggregator St8 has reached a significant milestone in its global expansion strategy after being awarded a B2B supplier licence by Sweden’s national gambling regulator, the Swedish Gambling Authority,...
iGaming News, Laws
January 19, 2026
Spelinspektionen reports fewer suspected match-fixing cases in 2025
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...
iGaming News, Laws
January 9, 2026
Swedish regulator bans Claymore Malta from online gambling
The Swedish gambling authority, Spelinspektionen, has prohibited Claymore Malta Ltd from providing any gaming services to players in Sweden. The regulatory action follows concerns that the company was targeting Swedish...
Laws
January 5, 2026
Why Sweden’s Spelinspektionen Tightened Its Bonus Rules?
You need to understand the recent regulatory changes by Sweden's Spelinspektionen, which have tightened bonus rules for online gambling operators. This decision aims to enhance consumer protection, minimize gambling-related harm,...
iGaming News, Taxation
December 22, 2025
ATG CEO challenges BOS over Swedish gambling tax policy
The debate over gambling taxation in Sweden has intensified following renewed calls by AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) for differentiated tax rates across gambling products. ATG’s chief executive has firmly...
iGaming News, Laws
November 27, 2025
ATG reports improved channelisation in Sweden
Sweden’s regulated gambling framework has entered a critical phase in recent years, with lawmakers, regulators and licensed operators continuously monitoring the effectiveness of the market’s channelisation levels. Channelisation—the degree to...
iGaming News, Laws
November 25, 2025
Swedish watchdog criticises gambling self exclusion delays
Sweden’s Parliamentary Ombudsman, the authority tasked with overseeing public agencies and ensuring their compliance with laws and regulations, has publicly criticised Spelinspektionen, the Swedish Gambling Authority, for shortcomings in supporting...
iGaming News, Laws
November 21, 2025
SkillOnNet criticised by Spelinspektionen for gaming lapses
The Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, has issued a formal remark to operator SkillOnNet after identifying shortcomings on one of the company’s licensed platforms. The issue, although modest in scale, touches...
Finance News, iGaming News
November 14, 2025
Sweden gambling revenue rises to SEK6.71 billion in Q3
Sweden’s gambling market demonstrated modest growth during the third quarter of the year, with total revenue reaching SEK6.71 billion ($712.6 million). This represents a 0.5% increase compared to the same...
iGaming News, Laws
November 5, 2025
Spelinspektionen bans CGG Entertainment in Sweden
The Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, has taken decisive regulatory action against CGG Entertainment Ltd, a Cyprus-based operator behind the gaming website cases.gg. The authority ruled that the company had been...
iGaming News, Licenses & Payments
November 3, 2025
Million Games secures Swedish licence ahead of ICE 2026
Million Games has officially been granted a commercial online gaming licence by the Swedish Gaming Authority, known as Spelinspektionen. The authorisation represents a significant milestone in the company’s broader strategic...
iGaming News, Licenses & Payments
October 23, 2025
FIRST enters Sweden with new B2B gaming licence
FIRST – Best in Sports has officially entered the Swedish market after being awarded its B2B gaming licence by the Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen). The move marks a significant milestone...
iGaming News, Laws
October 9, 2025
Swedish gamblers face confusion over licensed casinos
Online gambling in Sweden has grown into a major form of digital entertainment over the past decade. Yet, despite the industry’s strict regulatory environment, many Swedish players are unable to...
iGaming News, Laws
October 8, 2025
Sweden’s Bonus Rules and Gambling Reform Debate
Sweden’s gambling industry is once again under scrutiny as policymakers, regulators, and operators clash over the country’s strict bonus rules and their unintended consequences. Since the implementation of Sweden’s re-regulated...