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Swedish government proposes broader gambling credit-card ban

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Sweden’s government proposed a plan on 12 June to prevent gambling shops and online providers from accepting credit card payments, according to the report. The proposal would also bar players from entering third-party credit agreements while gambling online; Finance Minister Niklas Wykman said it could take effect in April next year. Spelinspektionen supports expanding the existing restrictions.

If adopted, the proposal would require gambling operators in Sweden to block credit card payments and third-party credit agreements.

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