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On July 3, 2026,  the Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen) announced that the Administrative Court had upheld enforcement actions by the Gaming Inspectorate (Spelinspektionen) against three gaming operators for serious breaches of anti-money laundering regulations. In May 2025, the Authority sanctioned Betsson Nordic Ltd (SEK6.5m), Snabbare Ltd (SEK5.5m), and Spooniker Ltd (SEK10m) with warnings and financial penalties, for failing to implement adequate know-your-customer (KYC) procedures. The Authority's decisions were appealed by the operators. The court determined that all three operators had committed serious violations of Sweden's anti-money laundering ruleset through insufficient customer due diligence measures. The regulator's enforcement decisions were upheld in full by the administrative court. The ruling confirms that gaming operators operating in Sweden must maintain robust KYC controls to comply with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) obligations. Inadequate customer identification and verification procedures represent a material compliance failure under Swedish gaming regulations. The court's decision reinforces Spelinspektionen's authority to impose sanctions on operators that fail to meet these fundamental requirements. The enforcement actions serve as a reminder to all licensed gaming operators in Sweden of the importance of implementing and maintaining effective AML/CTF compliance frameworks, particularly regarding customer due diligence procedures.

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