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Spelinspektionen reminds Swedish licensees to verify gaming venue permits

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Sweden’s Spelinspektionen reminded gambling licensees to ensure declared venues continue to meet legal requirements after a preventive supervisory review. The authority said venues that require an alcohol-serving permit must stop gambling immediately if it expires, and licensees must report the venue’s closure to Spelinspektionen.

Operators must monitor required alcohol permits and stop gambling at affected venues if authorisation lapses.

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Spelinspektionen prioritises player protection and action against illegal gambling in Sweden

Spelinspektionen director general Peter Knutsson outlined priorities for Sweden after his first month heading the authority. He identified player protection, effective supervision, clear rules and action against illegal gambling as priorities. He also emphasised operators’ responsibilities and preventing excessive and problematic gambling.

Spelinspektionen director general Peter Knutsson has set out the Swedish gambling regulator's priorities after his first month in the role, with player protection, effective supervision, clear rules and action against illegal gambling named as the main areas of focus. The regulator said the first weeks were marked by listening, analysis of the market and the setting of priorities for the future.

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