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ANJ publishes its 2021/2023 strategic plan

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February 3, 2021

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As soon as it was set up on 23 June 2020, the National Gambling Authority began drawing up its strategic plan for the next three years. It sets out its vision of regulation and how it intends to add value to players and economic players. Five priority focus have been set to keep gambling within a sustainable perspective of recreational gambling.

The development of the strategic plan was launched in July 2020 and continued until November. It was built through a collaborative process involving all ANJ agents as well as members of the ANJ Board. It was also based on contacts with operators or civil society that were organized after the launch of the ANJ. This plan was definitively adopted by the ANJ Board on 3rd December 2020.

Beyond the four objectives defined by the law, the ANJ must carry out its action in a medium-term strategic perspective, specify its vision of regulation and how it intends to bring value to players and economic actors. In short: define the regulator’s project.

This is all the more important as the new legal framework is complex and difficult to grasp for operators, as the health crisis has tightened competition conditions, and because each action taken by the regulator will be scrutinized in terms of its effects on market balances.

The central inspiration of this strategic plan is to keep gambling within a sustainable perspective of recreational gambling.

Given the psycho-social risks associated with gambling and in the particular context of health crisis, it is essential to consolidate a regulatory model that makes it possible to reconcile controlled development of the sector with the protection of the public interests involved, first and foremost the gamblers protection. This is a priority ethical issue for our country, and this ethical dimension of the ANJ’s action is included in all of the regulator’s actions and reflections.

Three methodological principles pass through all the proposals in this plan

Pragmatism: The desire to build step by step the regulatory architecture put in place by the 2019 order so that each operator in the gambling market can realistically and effectively adopt the new obligations;

Dialogue: The need to build regulation with all the actors through an organized and continuous dialogue. The ANJ is convinced that, if the roles of each are distinct, it is essential that the regulator be close to the realities on the ground, in dialogue with the stakeholders in order to best adjust its positions, tools and services;

Coherence: Finally, the concern to work with other public structures to coordinate our actions and offer economic players the most coherent and readable public front possible.

The 5 strategic focus that will guide the ANJ’s action over the next three years are as follows:

1st STRATEGIC FOCUS: Building a “value-adding” regulator at the service of a sustainable recreational gambling market

The ANJ must bring value to the gambling sector by implementing a comprehensive toolkit that includes preventive, prescriptive, control and sanctioning actions in a regulatory continuum. This approach is in the interest of operators, the security of their practices and the confidence of their customers. It contributes to the protection of gamblers and the preservation of a gambling practice that must remain recreational.

2nd STRATEGIC FOCUS: Placing the player at the heart of regulation

Gambling concerns almost one French people out of two, which makes it a very appreciated and widespread leisure activity, oriented towards an essentially recreational practice. However, with an estimated 1.4 million problem gamblers, the prevention of excessive gambling is a central public health issue in which the ANJ must take part; the implementation of the new obligations of operators will be decisive in this respect. Finally, the protection of minors is a priority.

3rd STRATEGIC FOCUS: Building a forefront regulatory system

The gambling market is particularly creative in games offers, promotional strategies of operators or gambling platforms. In order to be in tune with this world, ANJ must integrate this culture of innovation and digital technology, both with respect to the players it regulates and internally, in its operating mode and tools.

4th STRATEGIC FOCUS: Promoting a European vision of gambling regulation

European cooperation with the ANJ’s counterparts needs to be strengthened since many issues, both operational and strategic for the regulation of gambling, are now being addressed at this level. This is the case of the fight against money laundering or illegal gambling or the emerging economic role of gaming platforms. At a time when a choice has to be made between several regulatory models, the ANJ wishes to play a leading role in European and international cooperation.

5th STRATEGIC FOCUS: Strengthening our working community

The scope and diversity of its regulatory scope and the new legal obligations imposed on operators result in a high rate of demand and a very heavy workload for the teams; this pressure also requires a great deal of joint work by the teams.

It is therefore essential to pool resources and information, empower employees and attract new talent. The aim is to make “working together efficiently” the common language of the ANJ, by multiplying opportunities for exchanges and meetings, by introducing new forms of work organization that are more transversal and empowering, but also by embodying the values of goodwill and conviviality on a daily basis.

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Svenska Spel Publishes its Interim Report for the Second Quarter of 2026

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19 minutes ago

July 17, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Svenska Spel has published its interim report for the second quarter of 2026.

The second quarter of the year is characterised by increased net gaming revenue, improved operating profit and strengthened operating margin. Eurojackpot, Oddset and casino drive growth, while the FIFA World Cup and the partnership with Swedish football contribute to high customer engagement that strengthens the business.

“We have a clear focus on more customers choosing Svenska Spel, and the development during the quarter shows that our priorities are having an effect. We continue to create sustainable growth by improving the customer offering, developing the gaming experience and strengthening our product brands,” said Anna Johnson, President and CEO of Svenska Spel.

The focus on casino is an example of how Svenska Spel is strengthening its customer offering. During the quarter, the company has improved the customer experience, expanded functionality and launched clearer customer communication. Together, these efforts contribute to a more attractive and competitive offering.

The last month of the quarter was marked by the World Cup, which demonstrates the power of football to bring people together. Svenska Spel has carried out successful activities linked to football, which has created great engagement among customers.

“Our long-term collaboration with the Swedish Football Association is an important part of that. It is a partnership that strengthens our business and at the same time contributes to value for sports throughout Sweden. When we deliver strong financial results, it also gives us better conditions to continue giving back to society and to Swedish sports,” said Anna Johnson.

Financial performance

The Group’s net gaming revenue amounted to SEK 1963 million (1839) during the quarter, an increase of SEK 124 million or 7% compared to the corresponding quarter last year. The growth is driven by high customer activity and an increasing number of customers in both lotteries and sports and casino games.

Net gaming revenue in the Luck business area increased by 7% compared to the same quarter last year. Eurojackpot is the growth engine in the lottery portfolio and, in connection with the high jackpot in May, a record was broken in revenue for a single month. Lotto continues to develop positively, while Triss is affected by tougher comparison figures as Easter fell early this year.

For the Sport & Casino business area, net gaming revenue increased by 11% compared to the same quarter last year. Growth was driven by sports betting and casino. The wide range of offerings during the World Cup, together with activities and new customer offers, had a positive effect on revenue, customer activity and new customer growth. Revenue in the business area increased by 24% in June compared to June last year and sports betting increased by 135%. The number of playing customers increased by 36% and the number of newly registered customers increased by over 340% in June compared to June last year. Sales targets for the World Cup up to and including July 6 have been exceeded, and the outlook for the final part of the championship is positive due to high customer engagement.

Net gaming revenue in the Vegas business area decreased by 16% compared to the same quarter last year. Measures focusing on cost efficiency and profitable business partners continue to meet the development as more and more customers choose to gamble online.

The Group’s online business increased by 14% compared to the corresponding quarter last year. Online accounted for 67% (62) of the Group’s revenue during the quarter.

The Group’s operating profit increased by SEK 72 million or 13% to SEK 617 million (545). Increased revenue contributed to the development. Costs increased but at a lower rate than revenue. The operating margin increased and amounted to 31% (30) for the quarter.

Profits and partnerships with sports

During the quarter, Svenska Spel has awarded 98 million-stakes prizes on lotteries with a total value of just over SEK 269 million. The highest prizes went to two players on Eurojackpot who won just over SEK 28 million each in the same draw. Sports and casino games awarded 22 million-stakes prizes during the quarter, of which 16 on Stryktipset, five on Europatipset and one on Måltipset. The highest prize in sports betting was just over SEK 3 million on Europatipset.

In June, Svenska Spel announced an extended and expanded partnership with the Swedish Ski Association until 2032 with the vision of Sweden becoming the best in the world on snow. This is a historically large investment in Swedish skiing and snowboarding, which for the first time includes all sports within the association. The partnership also means an even greater focus on talent and elite development with an expansion of Team Svenska Spel.

Second quarter summary

• Net gaming revenue for the Group amounted to SEK 1963 million (1839), an increase of SEK 124 million or 7%, primarily driven by growth within Eurojackpot, Lotto, Oddset and casino.

• Operating profit for the Group amounted to SEK 617 million (545), an increase of SEK 72 million or 13%, which is explained by higher net gaming revenue.

• The operating margin amounted to 31% (30).

• Income statements, operating margin and other key figures in the report refer to continuing operations and exclude the land-based casino operations that were discontinued in April 2025.

• The Men’s World Cup has had a positive impact on revenue and customer activity in the sports betting business. The Swedish participation in the World Cup has reinforced that effect and the partnership with the Swedish Football Association has increased the visibility.

• Extended and expanded the collaboration with the Swedish Ski Association until 2032. For the first time, it includes all sports within the association as well as an expanded focus on talent and elite development.

Summary of the period January – June

• Net gaming revenue amounted to SEK 7693 million (7573), an increase of SEK 154 million or 4%.

• The online sales channel increased by 11%.

• Operating profit for the Group amounted to SEK 2539 million (2317), an increase of SEK 97 million or 8%.

• The operating margin amounted to 33% (32).

• Income statements, operating margin and other key figures in the report refer to continuing operations and exclude the land-based casino operations that were discontinued in April 2025.

• The profit for the continuing operations amounted to SEK 1066 million (952).

• The sale of the former Casino Cosmopol property in Stockholm has been completed with Alecta Fastigheter as the buyer, which is reported within discontinued operations.

• Implemented the Tips-SM where the top tipsters get to donate half a million kronor to sports clubs through the sponsorship initiative Gräsroten.

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Jumio Enters into Partnership with BOYLE Sports

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19 minutes ago

July 17, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Jumio, the leading provider of AI-powered identity intelligence, has partnered with BOYLE Sports, Ireland’s largest independently owned bookmaker, to deliver a faster, safer, and more seamless onboarding experience for players across the UK and Ireland.

BOYLE Sports is using Jumio’s Identity Verification and Doc Proof solutions to automatically and rapidly verify new players’ identities during onboarding. Jumio’s AI-powered checks enable BOYLE Sports to verify customers’ identities while supporting a smoother, more efficient onboarding journey, helping the company manage compliance requirements, and maintaining the high levels of customer trust and assurance needed in online gaming.

Ireland recently overhauled its gaming framework with the passing of the Gambling Regulation Act 2024, which placed additional requirements on operators to balance customer experience, fraud prevention and regulatory readiness. Jumio helps BOYLE Sports and other operators to comply with new Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) mandates, by streamlining player verification workflows and providing robust, automated AML screening.

“BOYLE Sports is committed to putting customers first, and that starts with making onboarding as simple, secure and reliable as possible. Jumio gives us a more advanced identity verification experience, with AI-powered checks that help us protect our customers and our business. We have already seen higher automatic verification rates, which not only improves the customer onboarding experience, but also reduces our operating costs by minimising the need for manual checks,” said Gareth Mok, director of operational compliance at BOYLE Sports.

“Gaming operators are being asked to move faster, protect players better and meet new GRAI compliance expectations all at once. We know that a strong onboarding experience is not just about speed – it’s about building trust from the first interaction. We are proud to support BOYLE Sports as it continues to raise the bar for safe, customer-first gaming across the UK and Ireland,” said Mike Nawrocki, chief revenue officer at Jumio.

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PhilWeb Corporation Announces an Exclusive Partnership with Pragmatic Play

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19 minutes ago

July 17, 2026

Wladimir P.

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PhilWeb Corporation has announced an exclusive partnership with Pragmatic Play that will enable licensed gaming operators in the Philippines to utilise international ecosystem partner Pragmatic Play’s gaming services through PhilWeb. The partnership represents a significant expansion of PhilWeb’s technology-enabled gaming services business and further strengthens its position as a trusted technology and commercial partner for licensed gaming operators in the Philippines.

Under the arrangement, PhilWeb provides hosted services through remote technology infrastructure and API-enabled integration, enabling operators to efficiently make available a broad portfolio of gaming offerings to their end users, subject to applicable regulatory approvals and contractual arrangements, within the third quarter of 2026.

“This partnership represents an important milestone in PhilWeb’s long-term strategy of expanding its technology-enabled gaming services business. By collaborating with one of the industry’s leading international gaming services providers, we are positioned to broaden our commercial relationships with licensed operators while creating a scalable and recurring revenue stream through technology-enabled services,” said Edgar Brian K. Ng, President of PhilWeb.

Pragmatic Play is already utilised by a substantial majority of online gaming platforms licensed to operate in the Philippines. PhilWeb expects the exclusive commercial arrangement to strengthen its existing operator relationships while creating opportunities for further growth as additional operators adopt the hosted gaming services available through the partnership.

The partnership also establishes a platform for PhilWeb to pursue additional collaborations with international gaming services providers, supporting its objective of building a diversified portfolio of technology-enabled offerings for the regulated Philippine gaming market.

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