The Swedish Ministry of Finance has submitted a new bill to parliament. The bill aims to restrict the use of credit for gambling. If approved, the legislation would stop all licensees and gaming agents from allowing or facilitating gambling financed through credit. It would apply to every game and platform. Operators must take effective measures to prevent credit-based gambling across all licensed gaming activities in Sweden.
Currently, Sweden has credit restrictions that prevent licensees and gaming agents from offering or extending credit for gambling. The proposed bill builds on this framework and closes potential gaps. It ensures that the ban on credit-financed gambling applies consistently across the licensed market. According to the Ministry of Finance, the regulation’s main goal is to protect consumers and prevent them from falling into debt due to gambling. By restricting access to credit, the government aims to reduce financial risks and promote safer gaming practices among Swedish players.
The bill applies to all operators holding Swedish licenses. Both domestic and international companies offering licensed games in Sweden must comply. Operators must implement safeguards to ensure that no gambling is financed through credit, regardless of how they deliver their games. The Ministry of Finance emphasizes that the regulation is part of a broader effort to strengthen consumer protection in the Swedish gambling market and promote responsible gaming.
If passed, the legislation would mark a significant step in Sweden’s ongoing efforts to manage gambling-related risks and promote a safer, more sustainable gaming environment for all players. Operators must adapt their practices to comply with the new rules.
