Sweden proposes ban on credit-funded gambling from April 2026
Sweden’s government has proposed changes to the Gambling Act that would bar licensed operators from allowing or facilitating gambling financed with credit. The proposed rules would cover online and land-based gambling, with possible exemptions for operators serving public-benefit purposes, and are due to take effect on 1 April 2026 if adopted.
Licensed operators would need to prevent bets funded by borrowed money, including credit-card payments, if the proposal takes effect.