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
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
September 24, 2025
Swedish Gambling Act review proposes stricter enforcement
Sweden is once again reassessing the foundations of its gambling regulation. A newly released memorandum by Marcus Isgren, who has been tasked with evaluating the Swedish Gambling Act, presents recommendations...
iGaming News, Laws
September 5, 2025
Spelinspektionen proposes stricter rules for Spelpaus
The Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, has launched a consultation process to gather opinions on proposed regulatory changes aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of Spelpaus, the national self-exclusion tool designed to...
iGaming News, Laws
May 13, 2025
Spelinspektionen bans three illegal operators in Sweden
The Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen) has enacted significant measures against illegal online gambling operators in Sweden, including the banning of three companies from accepting bets from Swedish consumers. This action...
iGaming News, Laws
January 11, 2025
Swedish Gambling Authority Denies Data Breach Claims
In a recent wave of controversy sparked by a documentary titled Kasinoläckan (The Casino Leak), the Swedish Gambling Authority, also known as Spelinspektionen, has vehemently denied allegations suggesting that its...