The Swedish government has extended the investigation period to specifically investigate the dual issues of unlicensed gambling and match-fixing in the country's online gambling market.
The investigation, which began in December 2020, was due to submit its first report no later than June 30, although it has now been extended by three months to September 30.
The investigation is being led by Swedish Chamber of Commerce director Gunnar Larsson, who has been tasked with "identifying obstacles and proposing solutions" to better oversee and enforce illegal operators.
The investigation is aimed at a comprehensive analysis of operational documentation, the duties assigned to them and the conditions of the relevant authorities in this area, including the Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA).
For example, Larsson is responsible for investigating the SGA's claim that blocking payments from unlicensed operators would be difficult to implement.
Larsson was also tasked with strengthening anti-match-fixing efforts by increasing cooperation between sports authorities and reviewing the work of the SGA's anti-match-fixing board.
Speaking of the extension, Swedish Minister of Social Affairs Ardalan Shekarabi said: “The current investigation will offer solutions to ensure effective oversight of illegal gambling and strengthen action against match-fixing.
“These issues are of great importance for a sustainable gaming market.
“Therefore, it is important that the investigator has enough time to develop well-researched proposals,” Shekarabi added.
In addition to cracking down on illegal gambling and match-fixing, the investigation has now also been tasked with looking into the need to adjust financial penalties for online gambling operators in violation of the Swedish Money Laundering Act.
The addition comes after the SGA stated that a possible increase in the penalty for violating Swedish AML laws may be required due to the increase in the number and size of violations committed by licensed operators.
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