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SwedenOnline gaming is permitted in Sweden under the control of the Swedish state and its agencies. Svenska Spel and ATG (AB Trav och Galopp, the Swedish Racing Totalizator Board) currently hold a monopoly over the online gaming market. They are authorized to offer lotteries, casino games, bingo, poker, and sports and horse wagering via the Internet and mobile devices. Foreign operators are prohibited from offering their services in the country. As a result of a ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) that deemed Sweden and eight other EU members as having restrictive gaming legislation, Sweden is currently in the process of creating new online laws. It is keeping the online gaming monopoly, but will allow foreign operators in the sports-betting market. Svenska Spel will keep its online monopoly for online horse-race wagering and all other types of gaming. The sports betting concession was set for implementation in 2011. In April 2011, Sweden’s Supreme Court ruled that the game of Texas Hold’em could be a game of skill or a game of chance depending on the format of the game. The court upheld the view that skill is required in tournament poker. The ruling has raised questions about the taxation of poker winnings. When played outside the European Union or European Economic Area, poker winnings are taxed at 30%. With remote gaming available in Alderney and Isle of Man (considered non-EEA), the winnings are tax free. Winnings from poker when the game is considered to be a game of skill fall under "professional" income under Swedish law and can be taxed as personal income up to 50%. In January 2013, Sweden’s Prime Minister announced plans to submit a proposal to Parliament later in the year pertaining to new online gambling legislation based upon recommendations provided by the National Audit Office in 2012. The new proposal will establish a new regulatory framework to regulate and license Internet gambling as well as address problem/addictive gambling issues. State-controlled Svenska Spel is one of a few authorized gambling providers and the only licensed operator since 2005 to offer poker to Swedish residents. Swedish players are required to set a daily “budget” and set a maximum number of hours of play time. Svenska Spel also offers sports betting, bingo, and casino games; however, they are unable to compete with foreign operators offering enticing payouts and product offerings. The Swedish Tax Agency imposed additional taxes on Net Entertainment for approximately 92.1 million Swedish Kroner. Net Entertainment has appealed against the ruling. The Swedish government has announced legislation to regulate and license online gambling will be brought forth in 2013 based on recommendations by the National Audit Office which conducted a study in 2012. The statement was signed by the Prime Minister and Finance Minister indicating the matter will move forward. A complete proposal for a regulatory system would be introduced to Parliament for discussion. The government is looking at a mid-year deadline for the proposal and implementation by 2014. 2 Sweden sites support English. edit your preferences Sweden
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Proactive Gaming has signed a record contract, with Sweden's leading licensed bingo provider. William Hill now open to Swedish market With a heritage stretching back to 1934, William Hill has grown to be the number-one British sports-betting company and it is this experience and knowledge that makes it a strong contender in the highly competitive industry in Sweden. Lack of online gambling competition is costing Sweden Sweden’s refusal to open up its gambling market means it is missing out on billions in tax revenue, report says. Gambling and the Law: Sweden gets it mostly right The Supreme Court of Sweden has just ruled that poker is either a game of skill or a game of luck, depending upon the rules. Although this sounds like a joke, the Court got it almost completely correct. U.S. online gaming law conference to be held in Las Vegas US Online Gaming Law 2011 will focus on the latest legal and regulatory developments in the United States. Sweden to clamp down on lottery sales to minors Swedish minors no longer able to buy scratch tickets from national lottery. EU court reaffirms Sweden's right to ban online gambling States can ban online gambling as consistent with community law, but must not impose discriminatory penalties, Europe's top court rules. Back from London and Stockholm…minus an umbrella, phone (not mine, thank god) and 20 years off my life. Wow is all I can say. Casinomeister, can you turn 50 again please? Amazing birthday party, great GPWA conference, ridiculous dinner with RaketheRake.com, crazy times at Mahiki, even more adventures in Scandinavia (part 3), and roughly 10 hours of sleep. Total. Adventures in Scandinavia Part 2: Stockholm Stockholm has officially become my favorite city in the world. I'm sorry Tel Aviv, you have just been bumped to number two...I am willing to forgive a $50 entree, a $20 deli sandwich, a $17 dollar cocktail, and a $6 bottle of water for this extreme beauty and pleasure. Adventures in Scandinavia Part 1: Helsinki I am back from the land of blonde hair, blue eyes, IKEA, reindeer, herring, pointy shoes and tight pants. Wow, I miss that land. My twelve day vacation included two of the world's most amazing cities, Helsinki and Stockholm, and even more importantly, some of the most amazing (and better looking) friends I have ever made in my life. Sweden halts gambling advertising prosecutions The Scandinavian nation’s Prosecution Authority announced on Thursday that it will not prosecute two prominent newspapers that accepted advertising from online gambling providers. The decision comes following an appeal by the newspapers -- Aftonbladet and Expressen -- after they had been found guilty of violating Sweden’s lottery laws. Unibet welcomes EU investigation Unibet welcomes today’s decision taken by the European Commission to launch an investigation into the Swedish poker monopoly. Nordictra, HiQ team up Nordictra, which develops Internet-based financial products, has engaged HiQ as a partner to design a new platform for online gaming based on quoted stock prices. Online Poker Pro Scandinavia on top Online Poker Pro Scandinavia, a new magazine devoted exclusively to Internet poker, is now the largest poker publication in Scandinavia. Svenska Spel, Boss Media works with Swedish company A Swedish state-controlled gaming company has obtained permission from its government to arrange Internet poker in cooperation with Svenska Spel and Boss Media UltimateBet player wins Swedish Open UlimateBet team member, Johan Storakers, conquered the 2007 Swedish Open Poker Championship, securing a first place prize of over $185,000. GTECH extends HiQ contract GTECH Corporation has extended its cooperation agreement with Swedish company, HiQ. Purple Lounge Swedish tour ends The Purple Lounge Swedish poker tour finally arrived at its last two dates, much to the disappointment of Swedish poker fans. Invasion of the Swedes It appears that the Swedes have invaded my life. I cannot seem to stay away from these amazing people- they are magnetic I tell you!! Several weeks ago we started interviewing for a position here at the GPWA and Online Casino City, and of course, there was one candidate that I particularly enjoyed. After the interview, as somewhat of a warning I suppose, I provided this young man with a link to my articles on Casino City Times. Welcome to your potential future manager, my friend. One day later I received a thank you note in the mail, and much to my delight, he signed off with, "PS-I'm Swedish". Yep. You're hired. Brussels threatens court action over state betting monopolies International News Brief: The European Commission will set itself on collision course with France, Sweden and Greece today when it orders them to end lucrative state-run sports betting monopolies. bwin supports EU gambling decision bwin welcomes today's decision by the European Commission to continue the infringement proceedings already instituted against France and Sweden in connection with gaming by issuing 'reasoned opinions.' Purple Lounge, Moore poker tour dates released After much anticipation, the qualification tournament dates for the Purple Lounge/Moore magazine poker tour have been released. EU pushes for open betting market International News Brief: The European Commission will step up legal action against four countries in a bid to open the betting market across the 27-nation European Union. AllStarAffiliates.com no longer accepting U.S. players In response to the UIGEA, AllStarAffiliates.com is no longer accepting U.S. players. Purple Lounge launches Swedish Poker Tour Poker players will be ecstatic to learn that Purple Lounge poker and casino will be re-creating the success of this summer's Norwegian poker tour but this time in Sweden. Poker Eon launches Swedish site Dynamic poker site Poker Eon is now fully available in Swedish, the native tongue of one of the most avid and successful group of players online. |
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