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Gambling addict who defrauded and threatened his own girlfriend exposed on TV

4 Oct 2025

In a new episode of Kees van der Spek Ontmaskert, the presenter travels to Sweden to confront gambling addict Daniel. Daniel met Dutch woman Ellen through a dating site. Their online contact seemed innocent, but quickly turned into a nightmare.

Sensation

Swedish Gambling Act: end of legal loopholes in 2027?

Maxime

3 Oct 2025

In the midst of a spring 2025 marked by promises of reform, Sweden is preparing to make sweeping changes to its legislation on online gambling. The proposed amendment aims to close the loopholes in the current regime, particularly those that allow unauthorised operators to reach Swedish players.

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Random State revolutionises casinos with Fish King

Sarah

20 Sep 2025

Since February 2025, a new creation from Random State has been shaking up the world of online gambling: Fish King. Far from a simple draw game, Fish King combines challenge, collection and aesthetics in a virtual fishing world.

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Why Evolution’s share price is falling despite its profits

Maxime

11 Sep 2025

Evolution AB, the world leader in live casino games and a Stockholm-listed supplier, remains one of the most profitable companies in its sector. But profitability is no longer enough to reassure the markets.

Economy

Swedish market resilient despite abolition of physical casinos

Maxime

10 Sep 2025

At the turn of summer 2025, a breath of fresh air is sweeping across the Swedish gambling landscape. For the second quarter, total revenues reached SEK 7.02 billion, up 1.9% on the same period last year. This figure is also 5.9% higher than in the first quarter of 2025, demonstrating real, albeit subtle, momentum.

Economy

Swiper: the TikTok of casinos arrives in Sweden

Alex

9 Sep 2025

Imagine opening an app, swiping with your thumb to discover a casino game or a sports match, all in a visual atmosphere reminiscent of TikTok. That’s the promise of Swiper, the new online casino launched by Soft2Bet in Sweden.

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Rabocse and Solid Software banned from the Swedish gaming market

Julien

22 Aug 2025

On 18 August 2025, Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gaming regulator, took regulatory action and formally banned two foreign providers: Rabocse SRL and Solid Software Solutions SRL. Their offence? Offering their products in Sweden without the required licence – a direct violation of consumer protection laws.

Legislation

Evolution: the live casino leader at the heart of controversy

Julien

14 Aug 2025

Despite its public commitments to strict compliance, Evolution continues to see its live casino games accessible on illegal platforms in Europe. Recent investigations reveal a worrying gap between official rhetoric and market reality.

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Sweden: WinBet forced to close Superb.bet as of today

Glen

9 Jul 2025

On 3 July 2025, the Swedish Gaming Authority (Spelinspektionen) struck a blow: it ordered WinBet NV, operating under the trade name Superb.bet, to immediately cease all activity aimed at the Swedish market. This decision comes after the authority determined that WinBet, despite its Greek licence, was offering its services in Swedish krona and Swedish – a direct violation of the law.

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Betsson forced to reimburse €527,395 in Sweden

Glen

7 Jul 2025

On 1 July 2025, the Swedish Supreme Court handed down a major ruling: Betsson, via its Maltese subsidiary BML Group, must reimburse €527,395 to a player suffering from gambling addiction. A significant decision, which puts the responsibility of online operators in a new light.

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Sweden: Towards a ban on credit in gambling

Julien

17 Jun 2025

The Swedish government is taking a further step in its fight against gambling addiction and over-indebtedness: a bill has just been submitted to ban the use of credit in gambling.

Legislation

Satoshi Gaming Group banned in Sweden

Alex

12 Jun 2025

In a firm move designed to protect its regulated market, Sweden has taken the decision to permanently ban Satoshi Gaming Group NV from operating in the country. The announcement was made by Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gaming regulator, in a statement highlighting repeated breaches of the legal framework.

Legislation

Judicial victory for Svenska Spel: SEK 100 million fine cancelled

Sarah

9 Jun 2025

This is a resounding victory for Svenska Spel Sport & Casino. The Swedish Administrative Court has overturned the decision of the gaming authority Spelinspektionen, which had imposed a record fine of SEK 100 million (approx. €9.1 million) on the public operator for neglecting players at risk.

Legislation

Sweden closes its last land-based casino

Julien

3 Jun 2025

On 25 April 2025, Stockholm’s Casino Cosmopol closed its doors, marking the end of an era for land-based casinos in Sweden. This decision, taken by the Swedish government, brings to an end more than two decades of state operation of physical casinos.

Economy

Swedish government under fire: million-dollar fine for aggressive lottery sales

Ron

30 May 2025

The Swedish Gambling Authority has fined the ruling Social Democratic Party of Sweden (SAP) 3 million Swedish kronor (€275,000). The fine came after an investigation revealed serious violations of consumer protection.

Legislation

Evolution withdraws from the black market, but at what price?

Maxime

6 May 2025

After years of dazzling growth, Swedish online gaming giant Evolution is making a major strategic shift: gradually withdrawing from unregulated markets. This decision is motivated by a desire to align with international standards and the expectations of regulators. But this transition, presented as a step towards greater responsibility, is also accompanied by significant financial sacrifices.

Economy

Videoslots fined for failing to protect players

Ron

24 Apr 2025

Online casino operator Videoslots Ltd has been fined 12 million kronor (approximately €1.05 million) by the Swedish gaming authority, Spelinspektionen, for failing to take effective measures against excessive gambling. The investigation revealed that a number of players, including some under the age of 25, were able to deposit and bet large sums of money without appropriate intervention by the company. Despite automatic detection systems, Videoslots’ responses were deemed late and insufficient. The company cites legal ambiguities, but the authority considers that the legislation was clear and that the risks for vulnerable players were neglected.

Economy