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Spelinspektionen inspects Swedish physical lottery ticket operators

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Sweden’s Spelinspektionen has started inspections of physical lotteries run by licensees for state-reserved and public-benefit games when prizes exceed a threshold set by law. Checks cover technical requirements, fixed prize plans, ticket conformity and player information; the authority said it will publish the results after the inspections.

The inspections assess whether lottery licensees meet legal and technical requirements for physical tickets and prize plans.

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