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Spelinspektionen seeks broader Swedish gambling law after illegal-market review

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Sweden’s Spelinspektionen has called for a change to the Gambling Act so that online gambling taking place in Sweden requires a Swedish licence, including activity not currently covered by its enforcement powers. Director-general Camilla Rosenberg said a government inquiry into expanding the law’s scope is due to report by 17 September; the regulator said it would continue enforcement where possible meanwhile.

A broader licensing test could bring more online gambling activity within the regulator’s enforcement remit.

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