🇸🇪 Spelinspektionen issues SEK 4.8 million fine to Kanon Gaming

📌 Key Facts & Regulatory Framework

According to public reporting, Spelinspektionen found that Kanon Gaming failed to fulfil obligations under the Swedish Gambling Act (2018:1138 or its successors) in areas such as loss monitoring, proactive intervention and differentiated treatment for younger age groups. Some sources indicate that the original fine was SEK 7 million, later reduced to SEK 4.8 million.

📊 Analysis & Comparisons

This sanction comes amid a tightening enforcement trend in Sweden, especially concerning the duty of care and responsible gambling oversight. In a parallel development, Spelinspektionen is appealing a court ruling which had overturned a SEK 100 million penalty against Svenska Spel, arguing the administrative court’s interpretation weakens the regulator’s scope. The Kanon case signals regulators are pressing enforcement even as legal boundaries are contested in court.

💡 Practical Impact

Gaming operators active in or entering Sweden must revisit their compliance frameworks: automated alerts alone may not satisfy the duty of care. They should maintain documented escalation procedures, continuous behavioural monitoring, and stronger, age-sensitive interventions. The Kanon decision may become a reference point in future license renewals and enforcement reviews.

✅ Conclusion

The SEK 4.8 million sanction against Kanon Gaming affirms that Swedish authorities treat duty of care violations as material risks. Operators must align their compliance systems with evolving regulator expectations and anticipate regulatory and judicial scrutiny.

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