Market Focus: Are strict regulations in the Swedish gambling industry justified?

Sweden’s Regulatory Vision: Strong on Paper From the outset, Sweden’s regulators imposed strict controls on licensed operators: Only welcome bonuses allowed. Deposit limits (further tightened during the COVID-19 pandemic). A mandatory three-second pause between slot spins. A profit-based tax rate of 18%. Mandatory self-exclusion tools and other responsible gambling measures. The Swedish Gaming Authority (SGA) set a channelisation goal of 90%, meaning it aimed to ensure 9 out of 10 players would gamble with licensed, regulated operators.