Ladbrokes attacks Swedish attempt to retain gaming monopoly
Sweden’s National Gambling Consultation (Spel Utredningen), the results of which were published last week, has been accused of taking a “protectionist and anti-competitive” stance by a major online bookmaker.
Spel Utredningen concluded that the that state-owned Svenska Spel gaming company should retain its monopoly over online interactive games, including online poker, casino games and bingo. The [...]
Shares move strengthens Net Entertainments financial position
Shares in Sweden’s Net Entertainment AB were up by more than 5% today after the company received approval to list its shares on the NASDAQ OMX Exchange in Stockholm.
The company’s current listing on NGM Equity will end on Jan. 12, 2009, resuming trading on Jan 13th on NASDAQ OMX under the same NET B stock [...]
Report questions fundamental arguments behind Swedish gaming monopoly
A report which evaluates the efficiency of Sweden’s existing gaming monopoly and analyses the effects of replacing it with a licensing system, will be unveiled today.
The Swedish Retail Institute (HUI) carried out the study for several leading operators in the Swedish market, Betsson, Expekt, Ladbrokes and Unibet. The companies will present their findings in a [...]