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Spelinspektionen opens Q2 cases targeting unlicensed gambling in Sweden

Enforcement & compliance

Sweden’s Spelinspektionen opened supervisory cases in the second quarter of 2026 against operators suspected of offering gambling outside the national licensing system. The authority said some operators complied during investigations, allowing cases to close without further measures, and it analysed how unlicensed online gambling is marketed. It plans to use first-half monitoring to set future priorities.

Sweden’s monitoring may shape future enforcement priorities for operators suspected of offering unlicensed gambling.

Earlier fines and penalties by Spelinspektionen

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Betsson, ComeOn GroupSEK 10,000,000Swedish administrative court upholds fines against three gambling companiesNot stated
SoftonNot statedSpelinspektionen bans Softon from Sweden’s gambling marketNot stated
Betsson, SnabbareSEK 20,000,000Swedish court upholds AML penalties for Betsson, Snabbare and SpoonikerNot stated
VideoslotsSEK 12,000,000Swedish court upholds SEK12m Videoslots fine over duty-of-care failuresNot stated
Leo VegasSEK 8,000,000Swedish court overturns LeoVegas SEK8m fine for responsible gambling breachesNot stated

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