Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gambling authority, is seeking to do more effective work against illegal gambling by producing a “situation description”.
Helping the authority with its work in protecting consumers, public health and tax revenue with its licensing system, the situation description will assist in achieving a “more comprehensive picture of illegal gambling online in Sweden”.
Camilla Rosenberg, Director General of Spelinspektionen, commented: “The situation description will help us in the work to counteract illegal online gambling. Other authorities and players in the gambling market will also be able to benefit from the result.”
Countering illegal gambling outside of the Swedish licensing system, the situation description will aid Spelinspektionen by identifying key actors and methods used that allow for the circumnavigation of gambling legislation and other relevant legislation.
The service will also describe the current situation for illegal online gambling in Sweden, take into account international comparisons, offer suggestions and strategies to strengthen future work against illegal online gambling, as well as provide suggestions regarding legislative changes.
Last month, Spelinspektionen was given additional powers by the Swedish government to directly step in when it feels necessary with cases of excessive online gambling.
