Swedish gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, issued a reminder to all non-profit associations with lottery licenses, including the Swedish Social Democratic Workers’ Party (SAP), to ensure compliance with the Gambling Act. This follows a prior incident on May 26, 2025, when Spelinspektionen imposed a SEK 3 million (€275,000) penalty on SAP, along with its youth and women’s wings, for serious oversight failures in managing their lottery operations, specifically the Kombilotteriet lottery. The penalty stemmed from a joint investigation with the Swedish Consumer Agency, which found that outsourced telemarketing firms used aggressive sales tactics, including targeting elderly consumers with repeated calls and sending invoices without prior orders. The investigation revealed breaches of multiple provisions, including inadequate control over these firms. SAP reported earning over SEK 1 billion through lottery activities over 25 years, with funds benefiting the party and its affiliates tax-free. In response, Spelinspektionen has mandated improved oversight and compliance, while posts on X indicate ongoing public and political discussions about the issue, with some calling for further penalties. The regulator’s actions reflect a broader effort to enforce transparency and fairness in lottery operations, with no additional fines announced as of June 25, 2025. The case remains under review to ensure adherence to updated guidelines.
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