The Swedish Gambling Authority has audited Svenska Spel Sport & Casino AB to assess the company’s compliance with the duty of care outlined in the Gambling Act, among other factors.
The review included an examination of how the company managed its ten customers who incurred the highest losses during the relevant supervision period.
The Gambling Inspectorate concludes that Svenska Spel Sport & Casino AB has failed to implement adequate measures to safeguard players from excessive gambling and assist them in reducing their gambling activity when necessary. As a result, the company has not met the obligations outlined in the Gambling Act (Chapter 14, Section 1).
Accordingly, the Swedish Gaming Authority issues a warning and imposes a penalty fee of SEK 100 million on Svenska Spel Sport & Casino AB.
This penalty stands as one of the largest ever levied by the Swedish Gambling Authority, emphasizing the critical importance of operators adhering to responsible gambling policies to safeguard consumers from harm.
You can find the decision on the warning and penalty fee, Svenska Spel Sport & Casino AB here.
