Swedish Online Gaming Association calls for regulatory reform

The Swedish Online Gaming Trade Association (BOS) has requested a review of the supervision and sanctioning procedures used by Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s gambling regulatory authority.

The request follows a report by law firm Nordic Legal that compares the regulator’s practices with those of other Swedish public bodies, including the Financial Supervisory Authority (Finansinspektionen), the Swedish School Inspectorate, and the Stockholm County Administrative Board.

BOS argues that Spelinspektionen maintains an excessively formalistic approach and imposes sanctions that are disproportionately severe compared to other authorities. The association is proposing a risk-based supervision system that would comprehensively evaluate the compliance mechanisms of licensed companies. The report specifically notes that Spelinspektionen imposes fines representing a higher proportion of the legal maximum than other regulators, such as the Financial Supervisory Authority.