Compliance Updates

Sweden: Expanded Credit Ban & New Supervisory Actions

Published

3 months ago

March 5, 2026

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The Swedish Parliament (Riksdagen) has adopted an expanded credit ban under the Gambling Act (2018:1138). The amendments enter into force on 1 May 2026, with no transitional period.

Key consequences include:

• A de facto credit card ban for gambling as license holders and agents are prohibited from permitting or facilitating gambling financed through any form of credit.

• The prohibition also covers alternative credit arrangements (e.g., personal loans or similar financing solutions) where the use of credit becomes known to the operator, e.g. through KYC or duty of care interventions. License holders are required to have procedures in place regarding the actions to be taken in cases where they become aware that a customer is using credit to finance their gambling

• Operators must actively inform customers of the credit restrictions, for example in connection with deposits.

Swedish Consumer Agency Report – Review of Withdrawal Practices

On 24 February 2026, the Swedish Consumer Agency published a report assessing gambling operators’ withdrawal restrictions and terms.

The review identifies three key areas of concern for the current online gambling market:

Vague and discretionary wording

Terms including expressions such as “at our own discretion” or references to a “non-exhaustive list” limit predictability for consumers. Such formulations may create a significant imbalance between the parties and risk being deemed unfair.

Excessive verification requirements

Some license holders require extensive documentation at the withdrawal stage, including notarised copies of passports. Complaints show that these requirements are often applied only at payout, resulting in delayed withdrawals or frozen accounts. The authority emphasises that verification measures must be risk-based, proportionate, and not impose unnecessary barriers.

Insufficient transparency regarding withdrawal terms

In certain cases, minimum withdrawal thresholds, wagering requirements, or administrative fees are applied without being clearly disclosed in the terms and conditions. Referring consumers to external sources for key withdrawal rules reduces transparency and may render such terms unfair.

While the report does not have binding legal effect as such, it provides a clear guidance on the the Swedish Consumer Agency’s expectations and the likely direction of future supervisory assessments.

Supervisory Developments

In the early months of 2026, the SGA has initiated a number of supervisory cases.

Supervisory matters are currently initiated and/or pending in the following areas:

• 9 cases concerning B2C license holders’ compliance routines for verifying their cooperation partners, including ensuring that B2B partners hold the required permits, and the internal procedures governing such controls.

• 3 ongoing AML cases.

• 1 ongoing RG case.

• 2 supervisory cases directed at B2B permit holders regarding the provision of gambling software to entities other than licensed B2C operators.

• Additional cases relating to physical lotteries, compliance with information obligations in bingo halls and vessels in international traffic.

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Aviator Studio Secures Significant Legal Victory in Brazil as Federal Court Suspends Spribe’s Aviator Trademark Rights

Published

6 hours ago

June 18, 2026

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Aviator Studio has achieved a significant legal victory in Brazil after a Federal Court ordered the suspension of Spribe’s trademark registration for “Aviator,” recognizing the strength of Aviator Studio’s claims related to the grounds of invalidation of Spribe’s trademarks.

The decision, issued by the 18th Federal Civil Court of the Federal District, prevents Spribe from relying on the exclusivity rights arising from Brazilian trademark registration No. 501759803 until a final judgment is rendered.

The ruling follows legal action brought by Aviator Studio Brazil, which demonstrated that the Aviator trademark had been created and used years before Spribe obtained trademark protection in Brazil. The court acknowledged evidence showing that the Aviator brand originated in Georgia in 2016 and was formally registered there in 2018, years before Spribe’s Brazilian registration.

Importantly, the court also took note of previous judicial decisions in Georgia that invalidated Spribe’s registration of the Aviator trademark and confirmed the rights of the original trademark owner.

“This decision represents an important step in protecting the Aviator brand and enforcing intellectual property rights internationally. In practical terms, this means that, until the final resolution of the Spribe’s trademark invalidation proceedings, Spribe will no longer be able to continue it’s disruptive practices against operators, including sending threatening letters or initiating legal actions related to the use of Aviator Studio’s trademark.” comments George Pruidze, CEO of Aviator Studio. “We remain committed to defending the integrity of the Aviator brand and ensuring that its legitimate ownership is recognized across all jurisdictions.”

Aviator Studio will continue pursuing all available legal measures to safeguard its intellectual property rights and protect the integrity of the Aviator trademark worldwide.

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Benjamin Bradtke Co-Founder of ThrillTech

ThrillTech lands Gibraltar B2B supplier licence

Published

16 hours ago

June 17, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Approval from HM Government of Gibraltar’s Gambling Division lets the supplier serve Gibraltar-licensed iGaming operators.

ThrillTech has been granted a Gambling Services (B2B) Licence by the Gambling Division of HM Government of Gibraltar, allowing the supplier to provide its opt-in jackpot and mystery reward products to regulated iGaming operators licensed in Gibraltar.

The company said the licence supports its international expansion plans and will enable it to deploy its ThrillPots product with additional operators in the jurisdiction, which hosts a number of tier-one betting and gaming brands.

Benjamin Bradtke, Co-Founder of ThrillTech, said: “Securing a B2B licence in Gibraltar is an important step for ThrillTech and a testament to our market-leading jackpots technology. Gibraltar is home to some of the industry’s most prestigious operators. This approval not only accelerates our global expansion strategy but now allows us to provide these major operators with new layers of player engagement which generate incremental revenue.”

ThrillTech said it seeks market-specific licences and certifications because its side-bet jackpots operate independently of operators’ core casino games and betting products. The company added that its jackpots are powered by a proprietary, certified RNG and do not alter core game RTP, with funding coming from opt-in player contributions.

According to ThrillTech, its regulated market licences and certifications also include the United Kingdom, Sweden, the Netherlands, Romania, Malta, Peru, and Brazil.

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Betting and Gaming Council

BGC Calls on Tech Giants to Protect Consumers from Illegal Gambling Sites

Published

19 hours ago

June 17, 2026

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The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has issued an open letter to Britain’s leading technology platforms calling for urgent action to tackle the growing threat posed by illegal gambling operators online.

The letter, signed by BGC Chief Executive Grainne Hurst, warns that black market gambling websites are increasingly using social media platforms, search engines, messaging services and digital advertising networks to reach consumers in Britain, including people who have self-excluded from gambling and those seeking support.

The intervention follows warnings from Gambling Commission Executive Director Tim Miller, who earlier this year highlighted the continued presence of illegal gambling advertising online, including promotions for so-called “not on GamStop” operators.

The BGC argues that illegal operators are exploiting digital platforms to access UK consumers while operating entirely outside the regulatory framework designed to protect them.

Unlike regulated operators, black market gambling websites are not licensed by the Gambling Commission, do not carry out customer protection measures, do not contribute to research, prevention and treatment services through the statutory levy, and do not pay UK tax.

Analysis by WARC suggests illegal operators now account for almost half of all gambling advertising spend in Britain and could overtake the regulated sector entirely by 2028. Separate analysis by H2 Gambling Capital forecasts that stakes with black market operators could grow from £17bn today to £33bn by 2028.

Grainne Hurst, Chief Executive of the Betting and Gaming Council, said:

“The harmful black market is growing at an alarming rate, and illegal operators are exploiting online platforms to target British consumers.

“Technology companies have some of the most advanced tools, data and expertise in the world. The question is no longer whether this problem can be addressed, but whether enough is being done.

“Every consumer drawn towards an illegal operator is being pulled away from the protections of the regulated market.

“We are calling on technology platforms to match the scale of the threat with the scale of their response.”

In the open letter, the BGC calls on technology companies to proactively identify and remove illegal gambling advertising, invest more resources in disrupting black market operators, strengthen cooperation with regulators and law enforcement, increase transparency around enforcement activity and work collectively to prevent vulnerable consumers being targeted by unlicensed operators.

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