Gambling regulation in Sweden
A licensed market since 2019 with a legal duty of 'moderation' in all gambling marketing.
Status at a glance
Private operators can apply for a licence.
Private operators can apply for a licence.
Private operators can apply for a licence.
Allowed only in narrow forms or through a few authorised operators.
Regulator and law
- Spelinspektionen (Swedish Gambling Authority)
- Main law: Gambling Act (2018:1138), in force since 1 January 2019
Key points
- Every licensed operator must connect to the Spelpaus.se self-exclusion register.
- Lotteries are reserved for the state-owned Svenska Spel and for licensed non-profit organisations.
Self-exclusion
National self-exclusion register: Spelpaus.se. Licensed operators must refuse play to anyone registered.
Gambling tax
| Product | Rate | Tax base | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed online gambling | 22% | GGR |
Source: skatteverket.se, igamingbusiness.com. Gambling tax rates in other markets
Licence fees
Spelinspektionen: Online gambling or betting licence.
| Application fee, online gambling or betting (one fee when both are applied for together) | SEK 230,000 |
| Gaming software licence (B2B) | SEK 120,000 |
Source: spelinspektionen.se. Licence costs in other jurisdictions
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Frequently asked questions
Is online gambling legal in Sweden?
It depends on the product. Online casino is licensed: private operators can apply for a licence. Sports betting is licensed: private operators can apply for a licence. Online poker is licensed: private operators can apply for a licence. Lottery is allowed only in narrow forms or through a few authorised operators.
Who regulates gambling in Sweden?
Spelinspektionen (Swedish Gambling Authority). The main law is: Gambling Act (2018:1138), in force since 1 January 2019.
Is there a national self-exclusion scheme in Sweden?
Yes: Spelpaus.se. Licensed operators must refuse play to anyone registered.
How much gambling tax do online operators pay in Sweden?
Licensed online gambling: 22%, charged on GGR. Other taxes and fees may apply.
How much does an online gambling licence cost in Sweden?
Spelinspektionen, Online gambling or betting licence: Application fee, online gambling or betting (one fee when both are applied for together): SEK 230,000; Gaming software licence (B2B): SEK 120,000. Taxes and other costs come on top.
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