Spelinspektionen
Sweden Brings Restaurant Casinos Under AML Rules
The regulator said the sector is no longer low risk, after a review and a consultation that exposed a split over player registration.
September 02, 2026
The regulator said the sector is no longer low risk, after a review and a consultation that exposed a split over player registration.
The state operator pointed to low deposit limits, real-time monitoring and more than SEK 100 million spent on research into gambling harm.
Spelinspektionen says Twitch, Kick and social platforms are being used to reach younger audiences, as new Spelpaus checks take effect on 1 August.
Administrative Court in Linköping quashed Spelinspektionen’s March 2025 sanction, citing a lack of clarity and unambiguous evidence in the regulatory decision.