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Spelinspektionen proposes technical rules for Swedish gambling systems

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Sweden’s Spelinspektionen has proposed technical requirements for gambling systems and accreditation rules for testing and certification bodies. The draft is intended to replace the current framework, with implementation planned for 2027; it includes security controls, player-protection measures and specified exemptions.

Licensees and testing bodies may need to meet revised system, security and accreditation requirements from 2027.

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Spelinspektionen challenges proposed AML oversight powers in Sweden

Sweden's Spelinspektionen submitted comments on the Finance Ministry's proposal to align national law with the EU anti-money laundering package, according to its official opinion. The regulator supports the proposal overall but opposes taking on suitability checks and supervision for registered lotteries, and disputes limits on coercive measures to obtain information.

Sweden's Spelinspektionen has opposed giving the regulator responsibility for suitability checks and supervision of registered lotteries under the Finance Ministry's proposal to align national law with the EU anti-money laundering package. The regulator set out its position in an official opinion, reference Fi2026/01654, on the ministry's legislative proposal. Spelinspektionen said it broadly supports the proposed changes.

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