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Sweden's SGA prohibits Simba NV from offering gambling without a licence

Enforcement & compliance

Sweden's Gambling Authority issued an immediate prohibition against Simba NV for offering gambling to Swedish consumers without a Swedish licence, according to the regulator's ruling. The SGA said its investigation found at least 15 websites targeting Swedish users. Simba NV did not respond before the decision and may appeal.

The prohibition requires operators serving Swedish consumers to hold the required local licence and signals enforcement against unlicensed offers.

Earlier fines and penalties by Spelinspektionen

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Svenska Spel, ATGNot statedSpelinspektionen investigates Svenska Spel, ATG and Lotto DirectNot stated
Svenska SpelSEK 100,000,000Svenska Spel wins appeal against SEK100m penaltyNot stated
TSG Interactive, BetssonSEK 19,000,000Spelinspektionen fines three operators SEK19 million for AML breachesNot stated
BetssonSEK 6,500,000Spelinspektionen fines Betsson Nordic SEK6.5m for AML deficienciesNot stated
KombispelSEK 4,000,000Spelinspektionen fines five organisations SEK4m over lottery salesNot stated

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