Sweden wants to break the monopoly on online-gambling

The report, commissioned by the Swedish government, regarding to online gambling regulation in Sweden could be in line to receive an overhaul, following the publication of the results of a year and a half long probe into the country’s gambling industry.

Hakan Hallstedt, Director General of the Lotteriinspektionen, recommends that the country bring to an end Svenska Spel’s monopoly over online gambling, and introduce a licence-based regulatory framework.

Hallstedt’s insists that an 18% tax on gross profits be introduced for any companies wishing to gain a licence in the country’s regulated market.

 

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