Sweden’s Gambling Authority suspended all Charm Entertainment licences and gaming venues under an interim decision announced on 2 October, according to the report. The suspension took effect immediately and will remain until a final ruling, no later than 1 April 2027. The authority cited concerns over tax compliance, accounting and bookkeeping.
Charm must halt licensed operations while the interim suspension remains in force.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polar Limited | SEK 50,000 | Spelinspektionen fines Polar Limited SEK50,000 for late ownership notice | Not stated | |
| stakes.com | Not stated | Spelinspektionen bans stakes.com from offering unlicensed gambling in Sweden | Not stated | |
| AB Svenska Spel | Not stated | Spelinspektionen warns two Swedish lottery licensees and fines them | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | Spelinspektionen steps up checks on unlicensed gambling in Sweden in Q2 2026 | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | Spelinspektionen opens Q2 cases targeting unlicensed gambling in Sweden | Not stated |
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UKGC said it suspended BresBet and Bet St George’s operating licences on 28 August 2026 over suspected social responsibility and anti-money laundering failings. Both operators surrendered their licences on 4 September 2026, according to the regulator. In its 16 October 2026 update, UKGC said it had received confirmation of the appointment of administrators for Bet St George.
On 28 August 2026, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that it had suspended the operating licences of BresBet Ltd, operator of bresbet.com, and Bet St George Ltd, operator of betstgeorge.com. According to the regulator's notice, the suspensions came after enquiries uncovered suspected social responsibility and anti-money laundering failings. The UKGC said it is reviewing both licences under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005, and the suspensions will stay in force until the regulator is satisfied the businesses are compliant.
The UKGC has immediately suspended the licences of BresBet and Bet St George over suspected shortcomings in anti-money laundering and social responsibility controls. Both businesses face regulatory reviews, while customers retain account access and can withdraw their funds during the betting halt.
Inside Asian Gaming reported on 19 August 2026 that Cambodian authorities said they had revoked licences for 20 casinos. Authorities also said they had suspended licences for another 29 casinos as part of nationwide action against scam centres.
Sweden’s Spelinspektionen ordered Immortal Snail LLC, which operates duel.com, to cease offering gambling in Sweden immediately. The regulator’s follow-up check reportedly found Swedish language and kronor still displayed to users accessing the site from Sweden.
Sweden’s Spelinspektionen ordered Immortal Snail LLC to stop offering gambling in Sweden, with the prohibition taking effect immediately on 28 October. The regulator said Duel.com continued to target Swedish consumers through Swedish-language options and marketing, SEK payment settings and access from Swedish IP addresses, despite operating without the required licence.