Sweden’s Spelinspektionen formally warned Skebobruks Kulturförening after reviewing its online lottery website, bokstavslotteriet.se. The authority found that the site did not clearly state the minimum age for participation, as required by rules on responsible gambling and information.
The warning puts online lottery operators on notice that minimum-age information must be clearly displayed.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not named | Not stated | Spelinspektionen warns 16 Swedish licensees over change reporting | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | Spelinspektionen sanctions 15 Swedish public-benefit gambling licensees | Not stated | |
| Novatech | Not stated | Spelinspektionen orders Novatech to stop unlicensed gambling in Sweden | Not stated | |
| Novatech | Not stated | Spelinspektionen bans Novatech over unlicensed Swedish gambling | Not stated | |
| Novatech | Not stated | Spelinspektionen bans Novatech from operating in Sweden | Not stated |
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Spelinspektionen temporarily revoked Charm Entertainment AB’s land-based casino licence on 1 October 2026, ordering operations to stop immediately, citing iGB. The measure lasts pending a final ruling or until 1 April 2027 at the latest. The regulator cited accounting discrepancies and suspected offences as grounds to question Charm’s continued eligibility.
Sweden's Spelinspektionen temporarily revoked Charm Entertainment AB's licence to run land-based casinos, ordering all licensed activity to stop immediately. The decision is dated 1 October 2026 and stays in force pending a final ruling or until 1 April 2027 at the latest, citing iGB.
Sweden’s Gambling Authority suspended all Charm Entertainment licences and gaming venues under an interim decision announced on 2 October, according to the report. The suspension took effect immediately and will remain until a final ruling, no later than 1 April 2027. The authority cited concerns over tax compliance, accounting and bookkeeping.
Sweden’s Spelinspektionen issued Polar Limited a reprimand and an administrative fine of SEK50,000 for failing to report an ownership change within the required period, according to the regulator’s decision as reported. The change dated to 27 May 2025, and the company notified the authority after it raised the breach on 16 June 2026. The decision, dated 17 September 2026, may be appealed to the administrative court in Linköping.
Sweden’s Spelinspektionen has prohibited those responsible for stakes.com from providing gambling services targeting Sweden. The authority said they lacked the required Swedish gambling licence.
Sweden's Spelinspektionen has prohibited those responsible for stakes.com from offering gambling services aimed at the Swedish market without the required national licence. According to the authority, the parties behind the site do not hold a permit to provide gambling services in Sweden, and the regulator has ordered them to stop offering gambling in the country without the licence required under the rules.
Sweden’s Spelinspektionen concluded proceedings against five of six lottery licensees it inspected, the authority said. AB Svenska Spel, Movendi Sverige and Psoriasisförbundet received reprimands, while Tranås AIF Ishockeyförening and Vänersborgs Hockey Club received warnings with financial penalties over deficiencies involving physical lottery tickets and technical requirements.