Scandinavia

  Norsk Tipping, the state-owned gambling operator in Norway, has warned against betting on the results of the country’s local elections. The company argues that it encourages manipulation of the polls. Following a warning from the country’s gambling regulator Lotteri-og stiftelsestilsynet (Lottstift) regarding press coverage of odds offered by offshore operators, Norsk Tipping stated it…

  The Norwegian gambling regulator Lotteri-og stiftelsestilsynet (Lottstift), has issued a warning which targets the local newspapers. The regulator said that many Norwegian newspapers included in their articles odds offered by unlicensed operators, which is illegal. According to local laws, in order to protect Norwegian gamblers, those companies are not allowed to market or offer…

  Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has invited the representatives of gaming companies for a key meeting with various authorities. Representatives from the regulator, Swedish Tax Agency, Financial Police and the Swedish Consumer Agency will be present in the meeting on September 17. “The purpose of the meeting is to increase the understanding between the market…

  Pragmatic Solutions has extended its reach by adding Sweden to its list of approved regulated territories. Pragmatic’s platform services are now available to the Swedish markets, further increasing its extended availability in this regulated market. Sweden is known for many years as a significant marketplace for online gambling. Sweden represents a key territory for…