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Svenska Spel Achieves Best-Ever Q2 as World Cup Drives Sports Betting Surge
Svenska Spel reported record Q2 2026 net gaming revenue of SEK1.96bn, driven by a 135% surge in sports betting during the World Cup, with lottery and online segments also showing strong growth. Operating profit rose 13% to SEK617m as the operator maintained its focus on sustainable growth and customer engagement.
World Cup Powers Svenska Spel to Best Q2 Since 2019 Re-regulation
Svenska Spel posted its best Q2 since Sweden's 2019 re-regulation, with net gaming revenue up 7% to SEK 1.96bn, driven by a 135% surge in June sports betting revenue during the World Cup and strong lottery growth; the state-owned operator also saw its online revenue share rise to 67%.
AMLA Launches Consultation on AML Risk Standards for Gambling Operators
The European Union's Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) has opened a consultation, running until September 27, on draft Regulatory Technical Standards for risk-based supervision of gambling operators and other non-financial sectors, seeking feedback on sector-specific rules and implementation costs.
EvenBet Gaming Secures Five-Year Swedish B2B Supplier Licence from Spelinspektionen
EvenBet Gaming has obtained a five-year B2B supplier licence from Spelinspektionen, allowing it to offer poker and casino software to Swedish operators and strengthening its Nordic presence following a recent Danish licence.
Swedish Court Backs Spelinspektionen’s AML Fines Against Betsson, ComeOn and Kindred
A Swedish administrative court has upheld AML fines totalling SEK 22m against Betsson, ComeOn Group and Kindred for failing to conduct adequate customer due diligence, rejecting operators' arguments that the sanctions were disproportionate.
Weekly Briefing: Italy's Football Betting Tax Proposal, European Regulators' Anti-Illegal Efforts, and Other Industry Headlines
This week's roundup covers Italy's proposed 2% football betting levy to fund sport development, European regulators' intensified fight against illegal online gambling, Indiana's ban on sweepstakes casinos, Scotland's new £375k gambling harm funding, Germany's appointment of Christian Hochgrebe as GGL chair, and industry leaders' views on balancing ad restrictions with channelisation.