Swedish Regulator Reports 11% Decline in Online Poker
Key Takeaways
  • Gross turnover across all gambling is estimated at SEK 19.3bn, a decline of over SEK 1 billion.
  • Svenska Spel operator suffered an 11.4% decline in online poker, where it is the sole licensed online poker room in the market.
  • An emphasis on social responsibility, including the introduction of mandatory player registration cards and the removal of all bonuses that encourage increased play, are considered responsible for the group’s decline in profit.

The Swedish Gambling Authority Lotteriinspektionen reported Thursday preliminary market revenue numbers for the first half of 2014 across all licensed operators.