A new report from the Swedish Betting Association (BOS) shows that 77% of internet gambling in Sweden occurs on authorized platforms. This number, though good, remains below the government’s goal of 90%.
The research, carried out by Skop, polled almost 10,000 people, of whom roughly 3,000 participated in online wagering at least quarterly. A large portion of these players (77%) stated they utilized licensed providers, with a collective expenditure of about 43,754 USD. A lesser fraction (11%) confessed to using unauthorized websites, spending a combined sum of around 6,422 USD.
The report also revealed that digital avenues control the sports wagering market (84%), while internet casinos are marginally less dominant (72%). Curiously, a minor segment of participants (12%) were oblivious to the licensing status of the platforms they frequented.
These outcomes offer useful perspectives on the Swedish digital gambling scene, underscoring the necessity for ongoing initiatives to guide players towards authorized providers and attain the national channeling objective.
The Swedish government has ambitious goals for internet access, aspiring to reach the same level of broadband penetration as Denmark, which boasts an impressive 90%. Unwilling to accept their present 77% coverage, they believe it does not meet the needs of their population.