Spelinspektionen Bans CGG Entertainment for Unlicensed Mystery Box Gambling in Sweden
Swedish Gambling Authority Takes Action Against CGG Entertainment
The Swedish Gambling Authority, known as Spelinspektionen, has officially prohibited CGG Entertainment Ltd from offering gambling services in Sweden. This decision follows the discovery that the company was operating without the necessary license.
CGG Entertainment Offered Mystery Box Games to Swedish Users
On November 5, Spelinspektionen announced the ban after establishing that CGG Entertainment targeted Swedish players through its website cases.gg. This site operated as a lottery platform where participants bought chances to win high-value prizes such as luxury cars, designer shoes, and jewelry.
The gambling format used on cases.gg was based on “mystery boxes,” where winning players received random rewards, while those who did not win lost the amount they staked. Additionally, the website was presented in Swedish and actively marketed to local consumers.
Continued Operation Despite Warnings
Although CGG Entertainment is located in Cyprus and does not hold any regulated gaming licenses, it persisted in offering services to the Swedish market. After Spelinspektionen issued a warning and requested the company to cease targeting Swedish customers, CGG initially agreed to comply.
However, subsequent investigations revealed that cases.gg remained accessible in Swedish and even included tips for bypassing Swedish restrictions using virtual private networks (VPNs).
Because of these violations, Spelinspektionen formally banned CGG Entertainment from conducting any gambling business within Sweden.
Ongoing Oversight of Svenska Spel by Spelinspektionen
In related news, Spelinspektionen has intensified its supervision of Svenska Spel, Sweden’s state-owned gambling operator, especially concerning its physical venues. This increased oversight follows several regulatory actions taken against Svenska Spel over recent months due to compliance issues.
