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Legal
April 15, 2025
Dutch Court Orders Sega Sammy to Finalize €130M Stakelogic Acquisition
A Dutch court has ordered Sega Sammy Holdings to proceed with its €130 million ($147.25 million) acquisition of Dutch game developer Stakelogic, rejecting the Japanese gaming giant’s bid to cancel the deal over regulatory concerns. The outcome of this case underlines the importance of proper due diligence during M&A operations and could set a precedent […]
Industry
April 9, 2025
Spelinspektionen Seeks Power to Shut Down Unregulated Operators
The Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen) announced that it has once again studied the Swedish unregulated online gaming market. Among other things, the report analyzed the main offshore operators in the country and requested powers that would allow the Spelinspektionen to intervene when it identified bad actors. Spelinspektionen Surveyed the Unregulated Market As mentioned, the Spelinspektionen […]
Casino
April 3, 2025
Sweden to Shutter Land-Based Casino Sector
Sweden has officially opted to shut down its land-based casino sector after the Riksdag, the nation’s parliament, voted to ban brick-and-mortar casino operations. This move will lead to the closure of the last remaining state-run Casino Cosmopol in Stockholm, marking the end of an era for Sweden’s gambling industry. Meanwhile, the nation continues to struggle […]
Casino
March 31, 2025
Play’n GO Publishes Sustainability Report for 2024
Play’n GO has had a busy year, helping to advance worthwhile causes and initiatives centered around player safety, innovation, and responsible growth. The 2024 report has captured all the relevant steps that the company has taken in that direction, highlighting its significant progress in the 12 months ending on December 31. Play’n GO Takes a […]
Legal
March 26, 2025
Swedish Gambling Regulator Hits Glitnor Services with $2.7M Fine
Spelinspektionen, or the Swedish Gambling Authority as the regulator is known outside of Sweden, has issued a SEK 28 million fine amounting to roughly $2.7 million against Glitnor Services and the company’s LuckyCasino gambling website that the firm runs in the country. Glitnor Failed to Protect 10 Customers, Regulator Argues The stiff penalty was […]
Industry
March 25, 2025
Sweden Fines Two Operators for Duty of Care Violations
Sweden’s gambling regulator, the Spelinspektionen, announced that it had issued financial penalties to two gambling operators. According to the authority, both of these companies violated their duty of care commitments, thus exposing consumers to gambling harm risks. The two companies in question are Roar Vegas Ltd and Glitnor Services Limited. Roar Vegas Intervened Too Late […]
Business
March 20, 2025
Sweden Nominates New Svenska Spel Chair & Board Members
Svenska Spel, Sweden’s state-owned gambling operator, unveiled a number of board nominations. The government proposed the appointment of a new chair, two new members, and the re-election of five others. Eva-Lotta Sjöstedt Nominated as Chair According to Svenska Spel’s official announcement, the government has decided to nominate the experienced Eva-Lotta Sjöstedt as chairwoman of Svenska […]
Industry
March 14, 2025
Unlicensed Online Gambling in Sweden Continues to Grow in Popularity
Unlicensed gambling sites continue to grow in popularity in Sweden and both officials and publications are calling for more regulations and crackdowns. Sweden Sees More Unlicensed Online Gambling Sites More and more Swedish players decide to use unlicensed gambling sites. According to a report from Swedish publication ATG, unlicensed gambling traffic has significantly increased tenfold […]
Industry
February 20, 2025
Sweden to Review Gambling Act Shortly after 2024 Gaming Report
The Swedish government has decided to review the country’s Gambling Act shortly after the Spelinspektionen published the industry’s financial report for 2024. The Swedish Online Gambling Industry Association (BOS) has long requested this review. 2024 Was a Stable Year for Swedish Gambling The Swedish regulator, Spelinspektionen, reported that licensed gaming companies recorded a total turnover […]
Industry
February 10, 2025
Study: Three in Four Swedes Gamble for Money
A new study on the Swedish gaming market has highlighted high participation rates in real-money games of chance. As it turns out, approximately three in four adults have engaged in gambling at least casually. The Survey Probed 1,644 Respondents The latest issue of the Public Opinion Survey, which the Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen) conducts annually, […]