A recent investigation conducted by the Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, has resulted in an unequivocal ban against CGG Entertainment Ltd for illicitly offering gambling services to Swedish players without the necessary local license.
CGG Entertainment, a Cyprus-registered business, operates cases.gg, a platform where users participate in lotteries for goods and purchase ‘mystery boxes’, games that carry the inherent risk of losing the stake or winning a prize.
The regulator’s inspection revealed compelling evidence that the platform was targeting the Swedish market directly.
Specifically, when the website was accessed using a Swedish IP address, the interface prominently displayed Swedish text and included a Swedish flag, clear indicators that the company was actively marketing and offering games in contravention of Swedish law.
These factors provided sufficient grounds for Spelinspektionen to issue the comprehensive prohibition on all CGG Entertainment Ltd gaming activities within Sweden.
In response to the regulatory action, CGG Entertainment issued a statement indicating its intent to comply with Swedish legislation. The company communicated that, as an immediate measure, they had blocked all Swedish users from their platform and ceased processing card payments originating from Sweden.
However, according to the Swedish regulator, a supplementary check conducted after receiving this statement demonstrated ongoing non-compliance. The inspection found that the site still contained Swedish text and references in Swedish, thereby continuing to contravene the country’s stringent gambling law.
This case occurs amidst a fierce, sustained mission by Sweden to significantly increase the channelization rate into its legal and regulated gambling market, with the government target set at 90%.
A report released in early September 2025 estimated the current channelization figure to be approximately 85%, meaning a substantial 15% of online gambling activity within the nation is still occurring on the black market.
This persistent gap has intensified the debate between industry stakeholders and government organizations regarding the most effective strategies needed to improve the channelization figure moving forward. Spelinspektionen’s decisive action against CGG Entertainment underscores the regulator’s commitment to protecting the regulated market and players.
