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BOS opinion on the Gambling Market Inquiry’s proposal
Today The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) submits its opinion on the Gambling Market Inquiry’s report “Increased protection and strengthened regulation in the re-regulated gambling market”. BOS is…
BOS supports the Gambling Market Inquiry’s rejection of levy fees on horse betting
Today BOS submits its consultation response on the Gambling Market Inquiry’s interim report “The horse industry’s financing in the re-regulated gambling market”. The inquiry’s main question has been to investigate…
BOS comments on the proposed extension of online casino restrictions
The Ministry of Finance has today issued a proposed extension of the restrictions for Swedish-licensed online casinos until November 14, with reference to Covid-19. If the government decides on another…
BOS consultation response to Fi2020 / 03418, A Common Concern
In recent years, the government has appointed two gaming policy investigations of a general nature; The Gaming License Inquiry, which in 2017 submitted its report A re-regulated gaming market, and…
BOS comments on the report by the Swedish Agency for Public Management on the gambling market: “Worrying confirmation of reduced public control over the gaming market”
Today, the Swedish Agency for Public Management publishes its fourth report on the Swedish gambling market since the re-regulation in January 2019. The report is available for download here. The…
BOS: Sweden risks deteriorating consumer protection if new restrictions are introduced
The state Gambling Market Inquiry, which was handed over to the government today, proposes further restrictions aimed at the gaming companies licensed in Sweden. The overall goal of the re-regulation…
Webinar: Bonuses on the gambling market – what is the legal position in Sweden?
On December 3, BOS together with law firm Westerberg & Partners Advokatbyrå had a webinar about the Swedish bonus regulations. The CEO of Åland based gambling company Paf Christer Fahlstedt offered…
BOS comment the appointment of a new governmental enquiry on unlicensed gambling and match fixing
Minister for Social Security Ardalan Shekarabi announced on Monday that the Government appoint a new gambling enquiry. The new enquiry shall investigate how to combat unlicensed gambling as well as…