SGA Spelinspektionen (Swedish Licence)
Sweden’s gambling authority – mandatory to legally offer casino games in Sweden.
Since 1 January 2019, a Spelinspektionen licence has been required to legally run an online casino in Sweden, including connection to the Spelpaus self-exclusion register, deposit limits, tax-free winnings and a 22% tax on gross gaming revenue. It is Sweden’s national licence – not valid for the UK market.
Key facts
- Regulator
- Spelinspektionen
- Regulating since
- 1 January 2019
- Gaming tax
- 22% of gross gaming revenue
- Self-exclusion
- Spelpaus.se (mandatory)
- UK equivalent
- UK Gambling Commission
- Winnings tax
- Tax-free for players
- Official website
- spelinspektionen.se
About the SGA licence
The Spelinspektionen licence is Sweden’s national gambling licence and only covers the Swedish market. For British players the relevant regulator is the UK Gambling Commission – a Swedish licence does not authorise a casino to serve players in Great Britain.
That said, Spelinspektionen is regarded as one of the strictest regulators in Europe, with mandatory self-exclusion via Spelpaus, deposit limits and tax-free winnings for Swedish players. If you see it alongside a UKGC licence, it is a sign of a well-regulated international operator.
Where is this licence accepted?
Top 5 casinos with a SGA licence
Lodur
Frank & Fred
LeoVegas
Betinia
Videoslots
Pros
- One of Europe’s strictest player-protection regimes
- Mandatory Spelpaus self-exclusion
- Tax-free winnings for Swedish players
Cons
- Not valid for the UK market
- No GAMSTOP connection (uses Spelpaus instead)
- Smaller bonuses than international operators
What this licence means for you
A Spelinspektionen licence is a Swedish national licence. For UK players the relevant regulator is the UK Gambling Commission – a Swedish licence does not authorise operation in Great Britain.
How to verify the licence
Look for the Spelinspektionen logo and a licence number starting with SI-XXXX-X in the footer, then verify it in the public register at spelinspektionen.se.
