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Spelinspektionen reports Swedish licensed market revenue up 5.1% in Q2 2026

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Sweden's Spelinspektionen reported preliminary licensed gambling revenue of SEK7.38bn for Q2 2026, up 5.1% from the same quarter in 2025. Commercial online gambling generated SEK4.96bn, while the regulator said the figures may be revised. Nearly 138,000 people were registered with the national self-exclusion system at quarter end, 0.7% fewer than in the previous quarter.

The preliminary figures show operators and investors how Sweden's licensed market performed across major segments in Q2.

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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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