Spelinspektionen

What Spelinspektionen does

Spelinspektionen (Swedish Gambling Authority) is the sole statutory regulator of Sweden's gambling market, established in 2018 under the Gambling Act (2018:1138) and operating under the supervision of the Ministry of Finance. The authority is headquartered in Strängnäs with approximately 80 employees organized across four departments: Operational, Administrative, Legal Affairs, and Communications. Its mandate covers licensing of gambling and lottery operators, ongoing supervision of licensees, enforcement (including warnings, sanction fees, and licence revocation), anti-money laundering oversight, match-fixing prevention, and consumer protection across all gambling verticals in Sweden.

The authority's primary digital platforms include the Spelpaus.se national self-exclusion register (which supports exclusion periods of 10 days, 1, 3, 6 months, or indefinite), a web-based licence and permit application e-service at licensansokan.spelinspektionen.se, a publicly searchable licence register, a supervisory decisions register, a statistics portal, and a whistleblower function for reporting suspected money laundering. It does not operate commercial technology products; its systems are regulatory infrastructure serving the Swedish market.

Spelinspektionen is funded by the Swedish state through appropriations backed by supervision fees paid by licensed operators (regulated under SIFS 2024:4 and Chapter 15, Section 5 of the Gambling Ordinance 2018:1475) and the 18% gambling tax on operator profits; it does not generate commercial revenue. Its customer base comprises Swedish licensed gambling and lottery operators (including state-owned AB Svenska Spel, AB Trav & Galopp, and Svenska Spel Sport & Casino AB as well as commercial online and betting operators), registered agents (spelombud), and the Swedish public who access consumer protection services. Key partnerships include Folkhälsomyndigheten, Kronofogden, Socialstyrelsen, and the Swedish Police Authority for public health, debt, welfare, and law enforcement coordination.

Name

Spelinspektionen

Legal name

Spelinspektionen

Website

https://spelinspektionen.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Spelinspektionen (Swedish Gambling Authority) is the Swedish government regulator that licenses and supervises gambling operators, enforces anti-money laundering and responsible gambling rules, and operates the Spelpaus.se national self-exclusion register, serving licensees and the Swedish public.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gambling Regulation

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615)

akta.pro primary industry

Regulatory Investigations, Enforcement Response & Legal Representation (MPAEAOAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compliance Training, Policies & Governance (SOPs, controls, board reporting) (MPAEAOAJ), iCasino Compliance, KYC/AML & Responsible Gaming Services (MPAEABAN), Payment Compliance & Funds Control (AML, Sanctions, Segregation, Safeguarding) (MPAEALAJ), Gambling, Alcohol & Controlled Substances Regulators (BPAIAOAN)

Keywords

• Gambling market regulation
• Gambling licence supervision
• Responsible gambling oversight
• Self-exclusion register
• Anti-money laundering gambling

Headquarters

HQ city

Strängnäs

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Supervision fees: Licence and permit holders pay supervision fees in advance for each fee period (typically 12 months). These fees are non-refundable and regulated under SIFS 2024:4 and Chapter 15, Section 5 of the Gambling Ordinance (2018:1475).
2. Licensed operators' gambling tax: Licensed operators must pay a tax of 18% on the profit they make on gambling in Sweden. Gambling conducted for public benefit is exempt from tax.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Spelinspektionen (the Swedish Gambling Authority) regulates the Swedish gambling market by issuing licences and permits to gambling operators, supervising compliance with the Gambling Act (2018:1138), enforcing regulations through sanctions and licence withdrawals, combating illegal gambling, and protecting consumers. It operates the national Spelpaus.se self-exclusion register and the online licence application e-service, publishes supervisory decisions and market statistics, and runs anti-money laundering supervision of licence holders.

Product overview

Spelinspektionen (Swedish Gambling Authority) is a government regulatory body, not a product company. Its offerings consist of regulatory services and digital platforms for gambling oversight. The primary offerings are the main website (Spelinspektionen.se) providing regulatory information and services; Spelpaus.se — a national self-exclusion registry allowing players to block themselves from all licensed gambling operators; a License and Permit E-Service for submitting gambling license applications online; a publicly searchable License Register and Supervisory Decisions Register for oversight transparency; a Statistics Portal publishing market data; and a Whistleblower Function for reporting misconduct. Spelinspektionen also publishes guidance documents, reports, and consultation responses. The authority does not itself offer gambling products but regulates the entire Swedish gambling market through licensing, supervision, and enforcement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spelpaus.se (National Self-Exclusion Register)
• Licence and Permit E-Service A web-based application portal for gambling operators to submit licence and permit applications, covering commercial online gambling, state lotteries, bingo, land-based casino, card games, gaming machines, gambling on ships in international traffic, and gambling software permits.
• Public Licence Register A searchable public register of all active gambling licences and permits issued by Spelinspektionen, allowing verification of licensed operators in the Swedish market.
• Supervisory Decisions Register A public register of supervisory decisions, warnings, sanction fees, and prohibition orders issued against licensed and unlicensed gambling operators in Sweden.
• Statistics Portal A published data portal providing statistics on the Swedish gambling market including gross gaming revenue (GGR), channeling rates, and reports on unlicensed online gambling.
• Whistleblower Function (Visselblåsarfunktion) A reporting mechanism for whistleblowers to report suspected money laundering, terrorist financing, or other misconduct by licensed gambling operators.
• Spelinspektionen.se (Official Authority Website) The official website of the Swedish Gambling Authority, providing regulatory information, licence application guidance, supervisory decisions, gambling regulations, and player protection resources for operators, consumers, and the public.

Quantifiable outcome

• Gross gaming revenue on the Swedish licensed market reached SEK 27,848 million in 2024 (GGR per inhabitant over 18: SEK 3,325; 0.9% of disposable income)

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Folkhälsomyndigheten (Public Health Agency of Sweden)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpelinspektionen collaborates with Folkhälsomyndigheten on public health campaigns related to gambling, including the joint initiative 'Med din framtid som insats' targeting young people's gambling behaviour. Folkhälsomyndigheten also provides the knowledge platform spelprevention.se.
• Kronofogden (Swedish Enforcement Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJointly participates in the 'Med din framtid som insats' information campaign addressing gambling-related debt and financial harm among young people. Kronofogden handles debt collection and provides economic advice.
• Socialstyrelsen (National Board of Health and Welfare)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocialstyrelsen has developed recommendations for the treatment of gambling problems and gambling addiction, referenced on Spelinspektionen's website for professionals encountering gambling problems in their work.
• AB Svenska SpelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-owned gambling operator included in Spelinspektionen's supervision programme for licence holders that use agents (spelombud). Subject to regulatory oversight including compliance with suitability requirements under the Gambling Act.
• AB Trav & GaloppcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-owned horse racing and gambling operator included in Spelinspektionen's supervision programme for licence holders that use agents. Subject to regulatory oversight.
• Svenska Spel Sport & Casino ABcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary of AB Svenska Spel, included in Spelinspektionen's supervision programme for licence holders that use agents. Subject to regulatory oversight.
• Swedish Police Authority (Polismyndigheten)coreOthersSpelinspektionen is required to report suspected illegal gambling to the police and prosecutors via police reports. It also shares information about suspected match-fixing through a national platform for the authority, licensees, and sports bodies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Lotteritilsynet (Norwegian Gambling Authority): Norway's national gambling regulator, supervising Norsk Tipping and Norsk Rikstoto plus the broader market under the Gaming Schemes Act. A Nordic counterpart with a similar mandate, but operating under a state-monopoly rather than licence-based regime.
• Spillemyndigheden (Danish Gambling Authority): Denmark's national gambling regulator, established after Denmark's 2012 re-regulation. It licenses operators, supervises compliance and runs the national self-exclusion register (ROFUS), making it the closest functional peer to Spelinspektionen in a neighbouring Nordic market.
• Kansspelautoriteit (Netherlands Gambling Authority): The Dutch national gambling regulator established after the 2021 Remote Gambling Act. It grants licences, supervises compliance and runs the Cruks self-exclusion register, directly mirroring Spelinspektionen's licensing-plus-Spelpaus architecture.
• UK Gambling Commission: The United Kingdom's statutory gambling regulator, responsible for licensing operators, enforcing the Gambling Act 2005 and operating GAMSTOP. Comparable in mandate, licence-register model and AML supervisory duties to Spelinspektionen, scaled to a larger UK market.
• Malta Gaming Authority (MGA): Malta's national gaming regulator, one of the largest iGaming licensing authorities globally. Comparable to Spelinspektionen in licensing, AML supervision and responsible-gaming oversight, though with stronger extra-territorial market reach via the Malta-licensed B2C ecosystem.
• Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ): France's national gambling regulator, created in 2020 to replace ARJEL. It licenses operators, monitors online gambling activity and oversees player protection — the same core functions Spelinspektionen performs under the Gambling Act.
• Belgian Gaming Commission: Belgium's national gambling regulator, licensing land-based and online operators under the 1999 Gaming Act and operating the EPIS player-exclusion system. Highly comparable in scope, AML duties and consumer protection mandate to Spelinspektionen.
• Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL): Germany's federal gambling regulator established with the 2021 State Treaty on Gambling. It supervises online casino, sports betting and poker licence holders across all 16 federal states, providing a direct parallel to Spelinspektionen's nationwide licensing role.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lagligtspel
• Facebookfacebook.com/spelinspektionen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spelinspektionen

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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