The fifth-edition of guidelines have been revised in cooperation with FIPO, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIPO) of Sweden, which identifies online gambling as a high-risk sector due to technological advancements and economic growth, increasing the risk of money laundering through high stakes, winnings, and turnover.
The guidance is endorsed by Spelinspektionen, as the inspectorate maintains a risk-based approach, requiring operators to apply proportional measures against money laundering and terrorist financing.
For 2025, the guidelines introduce stricter due diligence for customers onboarding online gambling platforms, as enhanced requirements go beyond standard KYC checks.
Swedish operators are now required to verify each customer using a valid identification document, such as a passport, SIS National..
