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
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?
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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.
