A brand-new licensing routine for gambling organizations in Sweden will work from 1 March 2026, overseen by the Gambling Inspectorate of Spelinspektionen.
Authorised by the Riksdag, the reform resets supervision costs for licensed gambling operators (B2C) and technology and video games suppliers (B2B)
A brand-new charge structure consists of a headline yearly charge of SEK 240,000 (EUR21,000) per B2C licence and SEK 16,500 (EUR1,450) for gambling software application permits. The updated framework is formalised under guideline SIFS 2026:1, changing the existing charge guideline SIFS 2024:4.
The modification does not change what gambling activities are permitted in Sweden, however allows the expense of regulative guidance under the Gambling Act 2018 to reflect deepening oversight demands carried out by Spelinspektionen.
An essential structural change is that supervision charges will be charged per licence rather than per business group.
As an outcome, operators holding both an industrial online casino licence and a wagering licence will be needed to pay separate yearly fees of SEK 240,000 (EUR21,000) for each licence held.
For B2B licences, SIFS 2026:1 establishes a rolling 12-month supervision period beginning from the date a licence or software permit is given, with subsequent 12-month periods obtaining as long as the authorisation remains in force.
Should a licence run for less than a complete year, costs may be computed on a pro-rata basis, based on a minimum charge equal to one twelfth of the annual quantity.
Supervision must be invoiced and paid in advance. However, where a licence remains active due to a court judgment or legal continuation, Spelinspektionen may invoice the suitable charge retrospectively. The regulator likewise retains discretion to lower or waive fees in exceptional circumstances.
The revised licence fee structure will support Spelinspektionen as it oversees a broad set of reforms to Sweden's online gambling structure.
System change in 2026
From 1 April 2026, Spelinspektionen and the Ministry of Finance will carry out a "full ban on credit-funded gambling deals", prohibiting certified operators from processing payments linked to credit cards, personal loans, overdrafts or buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) products. The is deemed as the most extensive restriction on credit-based gambling transactions introduced by a European state.
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Sweden Resets Gambling Fees for Inspectorate's Sweep Of 2026 Changes
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