The Swedish gambling regulator has begun a preliminary study into how regulatory measures and practices can “better address the challenges facing the charitable sector today.”
Swedish gambling regulation has been in the spotlight in recent weeks after the government agreed to investigate a nuance in the law.
Under current regulations, the regulator cannot crack down on unlicensed operators whose website and activity are not presented in the Swedish language – in the same way that it can for those that do.
What’s more, the regulator last week published details of the make-up of the illegal market in Sweden and the licences held by unlicensed brands.
Now, Spelinspektionen is looking at addressing the charitable gaming sector.
It said that before the re-regulation of the Swedish market in 2019, there was no in-depth investigation regarding the “need for changes” in the regulations for those offering gambling for charitable purposes.
The regulator said that since then, “circumstances have changed” and there is now a “need to examine whether the regulatory framework can be developed to better address the challenges facing the charitable sector today.”
The study, open until May 5, asks for feedback from all relevant stakeholders to submit their views on the challenges and needs within the charitable gaming sector.
The regulator wants to form a “comprehensive picture” of the current situation, with the study set to offer proposals for potential measures and changes.
