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Sweden
Gambling for money supplied to the Swedish market generally requires an appropriate licence or permit. Spelinspektionen publishes a directory that distinguishes holders from businesses with international visibility but no Swedish title.
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What the framework covers
What the framework covers
Commercial online gambling, betting, state lotteries, public-interest gambling and land activity belong to distinct categories. Read each authorisation together with its type, holder and validity period.
How to check an offer
How to check an offer
Find the entity in the directory, open the associated entry or decision and match the domain, activity and dates. Confirm the presence of Swedish protections including the national Spelpaus self-exclusion system.
What not to infer
What not to infer
A brand that leaves the market or changes legal entity can remain in old articles. An advert, ranking or previously installed app is not evidence of current licensing.
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Verification in five checks
- 01Identify the player’s physical location and applicable law.
- 02Open the authority’s official website, never a copied register.
- 03Match the legal entity and exact domain character by character.
- 04Compare the offered product with the genuinely permitted activities.
- 05Check status and date, then retain the source consulted.
Official sources to consult
Help and exclusion: local resources
Scope varies by territory and product. A support resource is not registration in an exclusion scheme. Read the conditions on the linked website.
Spelinspektionen — Spelpaus
Exclusion from registered gambling at Swedish licensees. Read duration options and logout instructions.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who regulates gambling in Sweden?
Spelinspektionen is the reference authority identified in this guide. Competence may still vary by product or territory, so the official sources below remain decisive.
How can I check whether a site is authorised in Sweden?
Find the entity in the directory, open the associated entry or decision and match the domain, activity and dates. Confirm the presence of Swedish protections including the national Spelpaus self-exclusion system.
Is a foreign licence enough in Sweden?
A brand that leaves the market or changes legal entity can remain in old articles. An advert, ranking or previously installed app is not evidence of current licensing.