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Swedish ombudsman criticises Spelinspektionen over self-exclusion delays

Enforcement & compliance

Sweden’s Ombudsman criticised Spelinspektionen over its handling of a self-exclusion request made without electronic identification in summer 2024, saying the roughly month-long delay needed better explanation. The regulator has had procedures for manual Spelpaus exclusions since summer 2024; separately, it told SkillOnNet to add responsible-gambling links to a site and issued a ban against Nixxe BV for unlicensed online gaming in Sweden.

The findings concern self-exclusion access and required safeguards on gambling sites in Sweden.

Earlier fines and penalties by Spelinspektionen

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
IF BjörklövenSEK 25,000Spelinspektionen fines IF Björklöven SEK25,000 for unreported appointmentsNot stated
CGG EntertainmentNot statedSpelinspektionen bans CGG Entertainment over unlicensed Swedish gamblingNot stated
YomolyNot statedSpelinspektionen orders Yomoly to stop serving Swedish playersNot stated
YomolyNot statedSpelinspektionen prohibits Yomoly from offering gambling in SwedenNot stated
WinbetNot statedSpelinspektionen bans WinBet from targeting Swedish playersNot stated

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