The Swedish gambling legislation that came into effect in 2019 stipulates that all casinos targeting the Swedish market must possess a Swedish gaming license from Spelinspektionen. If you attempt to access a casino without a Swedish license, you will notice that the majority of them are blocked. However, there are some casinos without a Swedish gaming license that still allow Swedish players to register. The question you, as a player, are likely asking yourself is whether it is legal to play at such a casino. The answer is yes, it is completely legal to become a member of a casino with a foreign license. Here, we will discuss the advantages and disadvantages that this entails.
What you should pay attention to.
If you choose to play at a casino without a Swedish license, there are a few things you need to be aware of. First and foremost, you will be liable to pay taxes on all your winnings. A 30% tax will be imposed on all withdrawals, just like any other form of income. It's up to you to decide whether it's worth it or not. Another risk associated with playing at these casinos is the possibility of having your transactions halted if they are detected as originating from a Swedish account. This means that your funds may get stuck in the casino and go to waste. Finally, you won't have the same level of security if you want to temporarily suspend your account. With a Swedish license, you can simply activate a gambling pause, which will temporarily block your personal identification number from all forms of gambling. However, with non-Swedish licensed casinos, you will need to personally email the casino and request to have your account deactivated, either temporarily or permanently.
How do bonuses work?
One of the significant changes introduced with the implementation of the new gambling law is that casinos are now limited to offering only one bonus per player. Additionally, many casinos have modified their welcome bonuses, providing a smaller amount than before. If you desire the chance for more and higher bonuses, it may be a good idea to play at casinos without a Swedish license. Here, the system operates just as it did previously, and you will receive notifications about both free spins and other bonuses.