Tag Archives: Spelinspektionen

BOS welcomes ‘GGR penalty revision’ on Genesis dispute

SBC News BOS welcomes ‘GGR penalty revision’ on Genesis dispute

Sweden’s  Supreme Administrative Court has sided with the challenge of Gambling Inspectorate Spelinspektionen in its legal dispute with multi-brand casino operator Genesis Global. However, in its judgement, the Administrative Court has ordered that the penalty fee levied against Genesis needs to be revised due to “ambiguities around the concept of turnover” and how the penalty was applied by Spelinspektionen.  Previously, …

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Betfair issued £300k penalty for offering bets on Sweden’s U21 league

SBC News Betfair issued £300k penalty for offering bets on Sweden’s U21 league

British gambling company Betfair has received a penalty fee of SEK 4 million (just over £300,000) and a warning for unauthorised betting. On several occasions, the operator has offered betting on the Under-21 14 football league to its Swedish customers, which is not permitted.  This is because, in compliance with regulation SIFS 2020:2, betting on football in the country’s league …

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Spelinspektionen bolsters 2023 budget to tackle black market threats

SBC News Spelinspektionen bolsters 2023 budget to tackle black market threats

Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s Gambling Inspectorate, has welcomed the news that it will receive extra funding towards combating illegal gambling activities.  Authorised by the Riksdag, the Inspectorate will receive a further SEK 2.4m (€200,000) to its 2023 budget, allocated towards safeguarding Sweden’s regulated online gambling marketplace. The Inspectorate had requested additional funds to bolster resources, in a year in which it “handle …

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Swedish Alliance signals no change to Gambling Inspectorate

SBC News Swedish Alliance signals no change to Gambling Inspectorate

Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s Gambling Inspectorate, will maintain the current size of its seven-member board of governance. The decision has been approved by Sweden’s ‘Centre-Right Alliance’ government – a coalition formed by the four parties of the Swedish Moderates, Christian Democrats (CD), Liberal Party, and Centre Party. The only change adopted by Spelinspektionen will see long-serving counsellor Per Håkansson appointed as Chairman …

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B2B firms highlight ‘significant growth opportunities’ in Swedish sector

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The expansion of the Swedish B2B supplier pool has been praised by EveryMatrix, one of the latest companies to secure a five-year licence in the country. A new framework for B2B sportsbook and igaming providers will come into force in Sweden on 1 July, and the Spelinkspection gambling authority is currently processing over 60 applications from 1 March onwards. EveryMatrix …

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Yggdrasil and Relax among latest round of Swedish B2B licence holders

Yggdrasil and Relax among latest round of Swedish B2B licence holders

Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s gambling authority, has confirmed new B2B licence holders, having implemented a new framework for gaming suppliers earlier this year. Four firms have been granted licences in the latest round of successful applications – Yggdrasil, Relax Gaming, Hacksaw Gaming and EveryMatrix – following on from the debut three licensees entering the market last week. Upon issuing the first licences …

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Spelinspektionen begins review of Spelpaus self-exclusion effectiveness 

SBC News Spelinspektionen begins review of Spelpaus self-exclusion effectiveness 

Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s Gambling Inspectorate, has been ordered by the government to examine the effectiveness of national gambling self-exclusion scheme Spelpaus.se. The command has seen Spelinspektionen launch a ‘dedicated survey’ to secure lived-experience feedback from Spelpaus users. The inspectorate informed: “We turn to those of you who are or have been banned from Spelpaus.se with the question of whether you want …

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Sweden issues market’s first three gaming supplier licences

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Sweden’s Gambling Inspectorate, Spelinspektionen, has granted three B2B firms a gaming supplier licence under a newly-launched framework. Programutvecklarna i Norrköping AB, Skill On Net and Synot Games will become the first licenced gaming suppliers in Sweden as of 1 July 2023, with the permits covering an initial five year period. Further applications will be accepted from 1 March, and Spelinspektionen …

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Spelinspektionen to host live inspection of Nordic Markets on 21 March

SBC News Spelinspektionen to host live inspection of Nordic Markets on 21 March

Spelinspektionen – Sweden’s gambling inspectorate, has called on all gambling policy stakeholders and industry leadership of Nordic gambling markets to join its ‘Live Seminar’ on 21 March 2023.  The event will be hosted at the Stockholm Waterfront from 10am-to-5pm and will provide the most comprehensive analysis of Nordic gambling market’s policy developments and wider issues impacting regulatory affairs. “Together with …

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Swedish B2B providers reminded to renew licences

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The Swedish Gambling Inspectorate, Spelinspektionen, has issued an update to B2B companies active in the national market. According to the Inspectorate, some five-year B2B supplier licences are due to expire soon under the new framework introduced back on 1 January 2019. Licence holders are encouraged to reapply for a new licence before the expiry date in order to keep providing …

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