Swedish Court Confirms $1.3 Million Fine Against Videoslots
Swedish Court Confirms $1.3 Million Fine Against Videoslots
A Swedish court has upheld a substantial fine of SEK 12 million (approximately $1.3 million) imposed on the gambling operator Videoslots. This penalty was initially issued a year ago due to breaches related to the company’s duty of care responsibilities.
Background: Safer Gambling Concerns Lead to Penalty
In April 2025, Sweden’s gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, fined Videoslots for failing to comply with national regulations aimed at protecting players. The authority found that Videoslots’ measures to safeguard its customers were inadequate.
Swedish law mandates that all gambling operators carry out regular assessments to ensure players are not incurring harm or spending beyond their means. However, investigations revealed that Videoslots did not take sufficient actions to assist customers in controlling their gambling habits, even in cases where intervention appeared necessary.
One notable example involved a player who set an exceptionally high deposit limit of SEK 300 million (about $32 million) and lost SEK 300,000 (roughly $32,000) before the regulator’s inquiry concluded.
As a result, the regulator concluded that Videoslots violated provisions of the 2018 Gambling Act and imposed both a formal warning and the hefty fine.
Videoslots’ Appeal and the Court’s Decision
Following the penalty, Videoslots appealed the decision, maintaining that its compliance efforts and player protection protocols met the required standards. The company emphasized that it closely monitors responsible gambling and argued that players have the freedom to play at any time, even during late hours or frequently throughout the week.
Videoslots further contended that the fine did not align with current regulatory guidelines. Despite these arguments, the court rejected the appeal and upheld the fine.
Comparison: Roar Vegas Fine Overturned
In a related case, the Administrative Court in Linköping reviewed a fine imposed on Roar Vegas, operator of the LeoVegas brand, for similar regulatory breaches. The court recognized that while Roar Vegas could have improved its responsible gambling interventions, it acted sufficiently promptly and did not clearly violate the regulations.
Due to the ambiguous nature of the rules and the circumstances of the case, the court overturned the SEK 8.6 million (approximately $854,000) fine against Roar Vegas.
