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Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s national gambling regulator, has named Johan Röhr as its acting director general following the announcement that Camila Rosenberg will step down. Röhr, who served as the chief legal officer at the authority since June 2008, will take on this temporary role starting 1 November.
Röhr brings a solid background in the legal field, having spent several years working within Sweden’s court system, including a position at the Court of Appeal in Stockholm.
His appointment comes as Spelinspektionen prepares for Rosenberg’s transition to her new role as director and head of the Swedish Real Estate Agents’ Inspection Authority, effective 31 October.
Rosenberg has led the gambling authority since 2017, and her departure marks a significant change for the organization.
“Johan Röhr has extensive experience in the business,” Spelinspektionen Chairman Claes Norgren said. “He will ensure continuity in management. We will continue as planned and at an unabated pace while waiting for a new director general to be appointed.”
Regulator Continues Enforcement Action
Röhr’s appointment comes at a time when Spelinspektionen is increasing its enforcement actions. Recently, it issued banning orders to Ryker and Bitx due to their illegal targeting of Swedish players.
Both companies operate various online casino brands but lack the necessary licenses to provide services in Sweden. As a result, the regulator has determined that their activities violate national law, mandating an immediate halt to all operations.
“Spelinspektionen prioritises measures that contribute to games being played by operators that have a Swedish gaming licence,” Spelinspektionen said.
Gambling Revenue Record Vital Increase
Spelinspektionen has released new financial figures for the regulated Swedish gambling market in the second quarter, showing a 1.9% increase in total gambling revenue compared to the previous year, reaching SEK 7.02 billion (approximately $744 million).
The commercial online gaming sector, which includes internet-based casinos and sports betting, led the way with a revenue boost of 1.4%, totalling SEK 4.63 billion. Meanwhile, state-owned lotteries and physical slot machines experienced a more substantial growth of 10.2%, generating SEK 1.42 billion.
However, not all segments saw gains. Lotteries designated as “gaming for public benefit” reported revenues of SEK 846 million, a decline of 5.3%.
Revenue from bingo games within the same category remained steady at SEK 49 million. Additionally, land-based commercial gaming, including restaurant casinos, contributed SEK 63 million, while the final weeks of operation at the last Casino Cosmopol location added another SEK 8 million to the overall total.
Source: iGB
