Spelinspektionen flags enforcement needs if Casino Cosmopol closes
Sweden’s Spelinspektionen urged the government to examine the consequences of closing Casino Cosmopol, while raising no objection to the proposal. The regulator said additional resources would be needed to combat illegal gambling if the Stockholm venue closes; the proposal would require closure by 1 January 2026 and affect about 200 jobs. Malmö and Gothenburg venues closed earlier in the year after combined annual losses of SEK35m.
The proposed closure could affect enforcement resources and the remaining state-operated casino in Sweden.