Spelinspektionen Opens Review Into High Deposit Limits For Young Players

The Swedish Gambling Authority has launched a supervisory review into how licensed operators handle players who set higher monthly deposit limits. The regulator confirmed on 27 April that the exercise will focus on whether companies are meeting their duty of care, particularly towards younger players.

Under the review, operators are required to contact any customer who sets a monthly deposit limit above SEK 10,000 ($1,050). The requirement is rooted in Chapter 11, Section 5 of the Gambling Ordinance (2018:1475), which mandates direct engagement when players cross the spending thresholds.

Duty of care obligations under scrutiny

Swedish gambling law places responsibility on operators to reduce the risk of excessive play and protect consumers. Once a player sets a threshold above SEK 10,000 monthly, operators must actively reach out to inform players of risks before behaviour escalates.

The review will test how operators engage with players during these interactions and if they are meeting the legal requirement.

Four operators have been selected for the process. CoinToss Limited, Honeysuckle Services Limited, Mr Green Limited and Mr Vegas Ltd will be assessed on how they respond to higher deposit limits and compliance with Swedish laws.

Parallel enforcement targets unlicensed operators

On the same day, Spelinspektionen confirmed action against an unlicensed provider. Rust Clash Entertainment Ltd has been banned from offering games in Sweden after the regulator determined it does not hold the required licence.

The authority stated that preventing unlicensed gambling remains a priority. It continues to publish decisions related to illegal operators as part of its enforcement strategy.

Additional compliance action has also been taken against smaller operators. On 24 April, the regulator issued a formal remark to Skebobruk Cultural Association following a review of its website. The site was found to lack clear information about the legal age limit for gambling, a requirement under responsible gambling rules.

Spelinspektionen said such information must be prominently displayed, reinforcing its position on compliance with responsible gaming and information obligations laws.

Broader compliance pressure across Europe

The Swedish review sits within a wider European focus on compliance. On 23 April, the EU’s Anti-Money Laundering Authority launched two public consultations covering risk management and regulatory standards.

The consultations address minimum requirements for organisations operating across third countries and guidelines for cross-functional risk assessment. Stakeholders have until June 15 and July 15, respectively to submit responses. Further public consultations are expected within 2026. 

In Sweden, the latest review reinforces that beyond setting deposit limits, operators must act when those limits become higher, particularly among younger players.

The Swedish gaming regulator is clamping down on operators to fulfill their duty of care when deposit limits are exceeded. This is a crucial measure to control excessive play, especially for young players. While some operators have been implicated by the current review, the regulator continues to enforce its responsible gaming and risk assessment rules.