Sweden's Spelinspektionen fined Betsson Nordic Ltd SEK6.5 million and issued a warning over shortcomings in its anti-money laundering controls. The regulator reviewed 10 customers’ activity, finding deficiencies in eight cases, and described the failings as serious and systematic.
The sanction highlights customer risk assessments and deposit monitoring obligations for operators in Sweden.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kombispel | SEK 3,000,000 | Spelinspektionen fines Swedish Social Democrats SEK3m over lottery controls | Not stated | |
| Kombispel | SEK 4,000,000 | Spelinspektionen fines five organisations SEK4m over lottery sales | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | Swedish Gaming Authority fines political parties and charities over lottery marketing | Not stated | |
| Kindred, Spooniker | SEK 10,000,000 | Spelinspektionen fines Spooniker SEK10m over due diligence failures | Not stated | |
| Videoslots | SEK 12,000,000 | Swedish Gambling Authority fines Videoslots SEK12m over player-protection failures | Not stated |
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