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Background of Sweden’s current licensed gambling tax framework
Sweden applies a uniform gambling tax model aimed at fairness, channelization, and stable compliance under Swedish gambling regulation.
Swedish Gambling Operators Push Back Against ATG’s Call for Differentiated Taxes
December 18, 2025 • Trending
Swedish gambling operators oppose the ATG tax proposal, warning that Swedish gambling tax changes risk market imbalance, harm competition, and undermine Swedish gambling regulation, according to BOS (Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling).
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ATG proposes differentiated gambling taxes across verticals
The ATG tax proposal suggests varied tax rates by product type, prompting debate on differentiated gambling taxes Sweden.
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Industry groups warn of competitive market distortion risks
Operators argue differentiated rates would disadvantage online casinos, weaken competition, and destabilize the licensed Swedish gambling tax system.
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BOS strongly opposes selective tax treatment proposals
BOS (Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling) says equal taxation ensures neutrality and prevents favoritism within Swedish gambling regulation.
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Concerns raised about channelisation and player protection
Higher selective taxes could push players offshore, reducing channelisation and undermining consumer safeguards under Swedish gambling regulation.
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Operators question economic benefits of differentiated taxation
Critics say differentiated gambling taxes Sweden may reduce tax revenue long-term by shrinking the regulated online gambling market.
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Calls grow for policy stability and equal tax rules
Industry urges lawmakers to reject ATG tax proposal and maintain predictable Swedish gambling tax policies supporting fair competition.
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