Sweden clamps down on influencers promoting illegal gambling on Twitch
Sweden’s Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, has taken action against Twitch influencers who promoted illegal, unlicensed gambling sites to Swedish viewers. The crackdown, initiated during a spring 2025 investigation, revealed that influencers were providing direct links and bonuses for these services—violating the Swedish Gambling Act’s restriction on marketing unlicensed operators . After being confronted, the influencers have stopped their illegal promotions, and Spelinspektionen intends to continue close monitoring, warning that further violations could lead to stricter penalties . The effort is part of a broader initiative targeting youth gambling and unlawful marketing, aligning with similar measures in other nations like Kenya and Brazil .
