Sweden’s monopoly horse racing betting operator AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) has successfully had its SEK6m ($554,191) fine overturned. The country’s gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, gave ATG a warning and issued a fine in August 2022 over anti-money laundering failings. The investigation discovered various shortcomings, including an emphasis on interactions with eight accountholders.

ATG contested the judgement, claiming that it properly carried out the appropriate risk-based actions. The Administrative Court in Sweden concluded that there were some shortcomings, but that they were not substantial enough to result in a fine and a warning.

believes that the regulator should focus more time on supporting operators

ATG CEO Hasse Lord Skarpl?th hailed the decision and said it raises a number of larger questions about Spelinspektionen. He believes that the regulator should focus more on supporting operators in the licensed sector rather than punishing them.

Hasse Lord Skarpl?th also believes that the regulator should spend time and resources on going after unlicensed operators that target people in Sweden. Spelinspektionen now has three weeks to submit its own appeal.