Swedish online gambling association BOS has asked the government to narrow the financial base used for anti-money laundering sanctions. Its response comes as Sweden prepares national rules around the European Union's new AML framework, which applies from July 2027.
BOS argues that a breach connected with Swedish operations should be measured against revenue earned in Sweden, not the turnover of the operator's entire international group. The association says a group-wide calculation could expose the same economic activity to sanctions in more than one country, iGaming Business reports.
The trade body also wants regulators to use gross gaming revenue rather than total stakes when a fine is linked to turnover. Gross gaming revenue represents the amount retained after winnings are paid, while total stakes include customer money that returns as prizes. A separate account says BOS considers the retained amount a more proportionate basis for sanctions.
The intervention is a consultation position, not a change in Swedish law. Authorities will decide how national enforcement provisions fit the EU package, and operators remain responsible for existing AML controls while that work continues.
