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BOS urges Sweden to adopt Danish gambling-market approaches

Regulation

The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) urged Sweden to draw on Danish approaches to gambling regulation in recommendations sent to Spelinspektionen. BOS said Sweden may fall short of its 90% channelisation target and proposed an 18-point plan, while arguing that dialogue would be more effective than punitive measures or blocking.

BOS's proposals could inform Swedish policy on channelisation, enforcement and access to regulated gambling options.

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BOS challenges Svenska Spel proposals for Sweden’s gambling market

BOS opposed proposals Svenska Spel submitted to Sweden’s Gambling Authority, arguing that tighter rules could weaken channelisation and disadvantage private operators. Svenska Spel’s report set out 18 proposals across youth protection, illegal casinos and game risk classification; it also cited regulated-market channelisation of 85%, below the government’s 90% target. BOS secretary general Gustaf Hoffstedt said additional restrictions could push players towards unlicensed sites.

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