Swedish state-owned gambling operator Svenska Spel reported its strongest second-quarter performance since Sweden re-regulated its gambling market in 2019, as higher customer engagement during the 2026 FIFA World Cup boosted revenue and profit.
The knockout stage of the 2026 tournament features a thrilling match between France and Sweden.
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The 2026 World Cup group stage continues with Netherlands vs. Sweden kicking off at 1 p.m. ET on FOX from NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
The Administrative Court in Linköping has overturned a March 2025 decision by the Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen) that imposed a SEK 8 million ($852,867) penalty on Malta-based online gambling operator LeoVegas, which operates in Sweden under the Roar Vegas brand.
A Swedish court has backed LeoVegas by deciding to overturn an SEK 8 million ($854K) fine against the company.
Both the Netherlands and Sweden are in excellent spots this 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the two teams performing under different circumstances in their opening games, but demonstrating that the upcoming match between the pair will be something worth watching – and betting on.
The period of May to August 2026 will see Sweden’s gambling industry enter a new era of compliance and regulatory control imposed by the Gambling Inspectorate, Spelinspektionen, and the Ministry of Finance, Finansdepartementet.
AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) faces challenges in Q1 due to external economic pressures, leading to flat growth. The Swedish operator implements internal restructuring and redundancies to cope with the tough market situation.
AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) faces challenges in Q1 due to external economic pressures, leading to flat growth. The Swedish operator implements internal restructuring and redundancies to address the tough market situation.
Sweden’s regulator, Spelinspektionen, is closely monitoring Mr Green, along with other iGaming brands, to ensure compliance with regulations.
