New Rules by Spelinspektionen, Licensed Game Providers for Safe Online Gambling in Sweden

The iGaming industry is constantly developing and expanding due to the great interest of players in this form of entertainment. In step with this, new developers, titles, and the like appear every day, which are available to players all over the world.

Different markets have different rules that must be followed to maintain order and the safety of all players. For this reason, regulatory bodies pass laws that are applied to both companies and players.

One of the markets that recently set its own rules in Sweden, intending to provide complete protection to its population from illegal and unsafe operators. Its authorities have stated that all companies that want to stay on the market must secure new approval!

The Deadline is Over!

Spelinspektionen (SGA) stated new rules just a few months ago to reduce the number of unlicensed B2B brands and create a safe environment for its people. It required all companies looking to stay on the market to guarantee a new approval by the 1st of July.

Following the arrival of July, a large number of providers have secured their SGA authorization. Even after this date, companies will be able to start the licensing process, but those who have not yet added their permit to their roster, will not be able to offer their services in Sweden moving forward.

The announcement for licenses arrived in March this year, and this change affected absolutely all brands that want to stay on the market. This includes slots, live casino poker, and sportsbook suppliers.

Who Will Stay?

According to the source, Swedish authorities have so far issued as many as 141 game provider approvals, and some of them went into the hands of the most popular iGaming content suppliers in the industry.

On the Swedish online gambling scene, players will now be able to find titles from the following brands...

• Evolution
• NetEnt
• Quickspin
• Play'n GO
• Yggdrasil
• Nolimit City
• Push Gaming
• Relax Gaming
• Elk Studios
• Wazdan
• Hacksaw Studios
• Thunderkick
• Big Time Gaming
• Authentic Gaming

We believe that you already know most of these brands and that you have certainly come across its games, which are recognizable by their high quality and numerous features that guarantee a next-level iGaming experience!

Based on the observation, SGA plans to continue issuing new approvals in the coming period. After the successful completion of the process, companies that guarantee a permit in the coming period will also be able to enjoy the benefits the market brings.

Players from Sweden will still be able to enjoy a safe environment and unparalleled adventures without worrying about their safety. Although until now, unlicensed operators have been operating in the market, the authorities have worked to eliminate this problem and provide the population with only the best conditions!

We advise you to first check the list of approved brands. if you are playing in this market.

Source:

''Licensing requirements for game providers come into force in Sweden'', europeangaming.eu, July 1, 2023.