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The Swedish government is treading on thin water right now with an ongoing dispute against the Betsson gambling group. Betsson is a Swedish-based online casino gambling group that operates betting and gambling services primarily in the European market. Sweden and as many as ten other nations are violating EU trade policies by enforcing protectionist state monopolies that specifically prevent competing land and online casinos from accessing the nation’s gambling market. Betsson recently challenged the Swedish authorities by opening a land betting shop in Stockholm. The Swedish Gaming Board took exception to the blatant move against the Svenske Spel monopoly and is now planning to fine Betsson for the land betting shop.

The problem though comes down to the fact that land online casino gambling monopolies are short lived in Sweden and other countries. The European Commission is placing heavy pressure on the nations to put a stop to protectionist legislation and instead pass more inclusive gambling regulations that allow foreign online casinos fair access to the market. Additionally, besides the Commission, Swedish authorities and the Swedish courts question monopolistic gaming policy. Previous cases and disputes concerning the law were addressed by both the Swedish appeals court and the Swedish Supreme Courts – neither of the courts was able to come to a firm conclusion on the questionable lottery laws.

With all of the controversy surrounding the Swedish land and online casino gambling laws, Betsson contends that the Gaming Board has no real case to stand upon and continue prosecution. If the company is fined, there is every reason to believe that Betsson will take the issue all the way through the Swedish courts.