The Swedish Gaming Authority is carrying out a comprehensive update of Spelpaus

Spelinspektionen, the authority that oversees the Swedish gambling market, is currently working on an update of Spelpaus.se. Spelpaus is the self-exclusion register where players can exclude themselves from all registered games with Swedish-licensed gambling companies. The work is expected to be completed by the end of May.

Support tools important when the market grows

The Swedish gambling market continues to perform strongly. Gambling companies with a Swedish license at the end of 2021 had their strongest quarter in several years, the comparison pages with guides to the most popular casino games are increasing and consumers have a multitude of choices when choosing an online casino, for example secasinopanatet.com.

In connection with increasing activity on the gambling market, the risk also increases that more individuals develop problematic gambling behaviour. According to Swedish law, gambling companies that are licensed to provide games on the Swedish market are obliged to take various forms of gambling responsibility measures. One of these measures is to be able to refer consumers to Spelpaus.se - a service that the Spelinspektionen is now updating.

The Swedish Gaming Authority estimates that the update will be completed by the end of May 2022.

 Spelpaus is the exclusion register that players can use to exclude themselves from all registered games with gambling companies that are licensed in the Swedish gambling market. The support tool has existed since 2019 and according to the Swedish Gambling Authority, there are currently 73,000 players who have banned themselves from playing. The Gaming Authority presents Spelpaus as a way to break patterns if you play for more money than you can afford or if you spend too much time playing. However, the authority emphasizes that it is not a service that is there to solve gambling problems, but rather provides the time needed to be able to reflect on one's gambling habits.

Easier for consumers

The purpose of the update that Spelinspektionen is now carrying out is primarily to make the website more user-friendly than before.
The updated version of Spelpaus.se will include several new functions that will make it easier for consumers. One of the functions that the Swedish Gambling Authority highlights is the possibility of extending the time for an already ongoing suspension.

In addition, the idea is that the website should be able to more clearly communicate information and guidance to consumers seeking help for gambling problems. According to Spelinspektionen, the update should not involve any changes for players who are already registered at Spelpaus.se. Nor do licensed gambling companies need to expect any major changes.