According to Swedish gambling authority, Spelinspektionen, the government has proposed new measures designed to restrict illegal gambling companies from operating in the local market and limit the opportunities for match-fixing in Swedish sport.
The legislation was submitted to the Riksdag on Thursday December 15th and includes the following proposed measures:
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Swedish Government Proposes New Measures Targeting Illegal Gambling Sites
- Permission for Spelinspektionen to buy online gambling services under a hidden identity, so-called test purchases, to check that the gambling operator is complying with Gambling Act’s license requirements and promotion prohibitions Swedish Government Proposes New Measures Targeting Illegal Gambling Sites
- An obligation for gambling companies to hand over information to the police if required for an investigation into crimes in connection with gambling
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Thomas Nielsen
Swedish Government Proposes New Measures Targeting Illegal Gambling Sites