Spelinspektionen, the Swedish Gambling Authority, is the regulatory body responsible for ensuring the legality, safety, and reliability of Sweden’s gaming and gambling market. Its primary objectives include protecting consumers, reducing the risks of gambling-related social harms, and maintaining a transparent and balanced gaming environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Licensing and Regulation: Spelinspektionen issues licenses to gambling operators and ensures their compliance with Swedish laws and regulations.
• Consumer Protection: The authority provides tools and resources to help consumers engage in fair gaming practices and safeguards against fraudulent activities.
• Market Oversight: It monitors both domestic and international gaming markets to inform the government about developments and potential risks.

Recent Developments:

• Increased Penalties: As of April 1, 2024, Spelinspektionen has the authority to impose higher fines on gambling operators violating anti-money laundering regulations, aligning penalties with those under the Gambling Act.
• Strategic Updates: The authority has updated its strategy to combat illegal gambling activities, focusing on channeling gambling to legal alternatives and reducing the black market’s influence.
• Audit Findings: A recent audit by Sweden’s National Audit Office highlighted areas where Spelinspektionen’s supervision could be more effective, particularly in conducting risk analyses and inspections of high-risk gambling activities.

For more information or to contact Spelinspektionen, visit their official website.