Tag Archives: Gustaf Hoffstedt

BOS welcomes Constitutional Committee criticism of gambling restrictions

SBC News BOS welcomes Constitutional Committee criticism of gambling restrictions

Swedish gambling regulator BOS has called for the country’s government to end temporary restrictions on the gambling industry, following criticism of the constraints by the Constitutional Committee of the Riksdag. The temporary measures, aimed at ‘particularly risky forms of gambling’, first came into force on 2 July 2020. They have been extended several times and are currently set to run …

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Swedish banking denial to operators prompts official BOS complaint

SBC News Swedish banking denial to operators prompts official BOS complaint

Branscheforenigen för Onlinespel (BOS), Sweden’s online gambling trade association, has demanded that the Swedish Financial Authority (Finansinspektionen) explain why banks have ‘withdrawn their financial services for’ licensed operators.   BOS’ complaint states that during 2021, the majority of its members have unexpectedly had to deal with account closures and the termination of agreed payment services provided by national banks. “As far …

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BOS calls for Svenska Spel strip down to secure market clarity

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Branschföreningen för Onlinespel (BOS), Sweden’s online gambling trade association, has reiterated its concerns on competition and fair market standards with regards to Swedish state lottery and gambling monopoly Svenska Spel’s influence on regulatory affairs.  Responding to the Riksdag commissioned ‘Gambling Market Inquiry’ (‘Spelmarknadsutredningen’), BOS outlined that Swedish gambling continues to be undermined by the presence of Svenska Spel, which is …

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BOS supports rejection of Swedish horse racing levy

SBC News BOS supports rejection of Swedish horse racing levy

The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling, BOS, has supported the Gambling Market Inquiry’s rejection of a potential horse racing levy. A proposal to introduce a five percent betting levy had been seen by horse racing industry figures in Sweden as a means to distribute funds to the sector. However, the Gambling Market Inquiry rejected the proposal in its entirety, a …

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Sweden launches ‘Larsson Inquiry’ on black market matters

SBC News Sweden launches 'Larsson Inquiry' on black market matters

Sweden’s Ministry of Finance has confirmed that Gunnar Larsson, Director General of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce, will lead an inquiry to safeguard Sweden’s regulated online gambling marketplace against black-market threats.    The appointment of Larsson was officially announced by Swedish Social Affairs Minister Ardalan Shekarabi, the lead advocate of recent ‘temporary player restrictions and controls’ that have ruptured Sweden’s online …

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IBIA and BOS strengthen integrity commitment with MoU

IBIA and BOS strengthen integrity commitment with MoU

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has entered into a new partnership with Sweden’s Branschföreningen för Onlinespel (BOS) whereby the duo will ‘work together on projects of mutual interest’. Through the memorandum of understanding (MoU), BOS and IBIA’s collaboration will likely focus on the challenges presented by recent regulatory changes in Sweden. Gustaf Hoffstedt, secretary general of BOS, commented: “A …

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BOS: Swedish market holds no balance on confronting the black market 

SBC News BOS: Swedish market holds no balance on confronting the black market 

Sweden’s Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) has branded the government’s proposals to extend temporary consumer restrictions on online casino wagering as illogical, with ministers devoid of the real-life consequences of their judgement. Sweden’s Riksdag has reviewed a raft of ‘Covid-19 protections’ proposed by the Ministry of Finance, which will see current weekly SEK 5,000 deposits limits and capped SEK …

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BOS slams ‘erroneous’ decision to extend Swedish casino limits

SBC News BOS slams ‘erroneous’ decision to extend Swedish casino limits

Sweden’s Branscheforenigen för Onlinespel (BOS) has urged the government to withdraw its proposals to extend current restrictions on the online gaming industry. Yesterday, the Minister for Social Insurance Ardalan Shekarabi highlighted his concerns of ‘continued risks in the area of ​​gambling’, confirming that the government has opened a consultation on extending the ‘temporary restrictions’ on the industry until 30 June …

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BOS backs Swedish enquiry’s rejection of ATG’s levy appeal

SBC News BOS backs Swedish enquiry's rejection of ATG's levy appeal

Branschföreningen för Onlinespel (BOS), Sweden’s online gambling trade association, has backed the decision of Social Democrat MP Anna-Lena Sörenson to recommend against a mandatory levy for Swedish horseracing. Sörenson had been tasked with leading ‘gambling market enquiry’, evaluating whether the Riksdag should impose a mandatory levy on Swedish horseracing wagers mirroring bookmaker obligations in the UK, France and Denmark. The …

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BOS & NOGA call for European harmonisation after forming new cooperation pact

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Branschföreningen för Onlinespel (BOS), Sweden’s igaming trade body, has signed a ‘cooperation pact’ with ‘The Netherlands Online Gambling Association’ (NOGA) to channel responsible participation within their respective marketplaces.    Having guided licensed incumbents through Sweden’s relaunch of its reformed online gambling marketplace during 2019. BOS confirms that it will share knowledge and best practices with NOGA as the Netherlands moves to …

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