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BOS chief says private operators could have sustained Sweden’s land-based casinos

Regulation

Sweden’s land-based casinos closed after parliament moved to end casino gambling, with the ban taking effect on 1 January 2026. BOS chief Gustaf Hoffstedt argued that private operators could have made casinos in Stockholm, Malmö and Gothenburg profitable, while warning that the closure could encourage black-market activity. The Riksdag cited falling profitability and visitor numbers at Casino Cosmopol.

The ban removes land-based casino operations from Sweden, affecting operators and suppliers connected to the sector.

End-of-day close Evolution (EVO), SEK, to 21 July 2025
Story date22 April 202521 July 2025

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Spelinspektionen temporarily revokes Charm Entertainment’s land-based casino licence in Sweden

Spelinspektionen ordered Charm Entertainment AB to halt its licensed casino operations in a decision dated 1 October 2026. The regulator cited inconsistent accounts and criminal charges involving executives connected to Lucky 21 Casino AB. The measure expires on 1 April 2027 at the latest, unless a final decision supersedes it.

Charm AB has been ordered by Spelinspektionen to halt its commercial land-based casino gaming operations at once, after the regulator issued a temporary licence revocation. The regulator's decision carries the date 1 October 2026, and it stays in force while a final ruling is awaited, or at the latest through 1 April 2027.

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