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Spelinspektionen reports Swedish gambling revenue of SEK6.7bn in Q1 2026

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Spelinspektionen reported that licensed gambling companies in Sweden recorded SEK6.7bn in net revenue in Q1 2026, up 0.8% year on year. The preliminary figure measures stakes less winnings paid and may be revised. Nearly 138,000 people were registered with the Spelpaus.se self-exclusion system at quarter-end, a 2.6% increase from the previous quarter.

Operators and investors can use the regulator’s preliminary figures to track market revenue and self-exclusion registrations.

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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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