In May, Sweden will begin testing an advanced self-exclusion system for players, known as Spelpaus
Earlier this year, Spelinspektionen warned licensed operators in Sweden that it would launch the new Spelpaus 2.0 system aimed at making the self-exclusion process more user-friendly and improving communication with relevant health authorities by providing more data on consumer gambling involvement.
The self-exclusion system, Spelpaus, was introduced in early 2019 to coincide with the launch of Sweden's new online gambling market. According to legal provisions from Spelinspektionen, all licensed operators in the country must remain connected to the Spelpaus database, which currently has over 73,000 registered self-excluded players.
In early May, the regulator will inform operators on how to connect to the new Spelpaus system. The organization plans to conduct a series of tests to assess the program's stability under load. This will be followed by a live testing phase from May 9 to 13, during which licensed operators will be allowed to facilitate client self-exclusions in the new system. Afterward, Spelinspektionen will provide comprehensive information regarding the rollout and integration of Spelpaus.
"The goal of the update is to make Spelpaus more user-friendly. Information and guidance on how to seek help for gambling-related issues will be clearer on the new website," the regulator stated in a press release.
The update is set to maintain the agency's regulatory timeline for 2022, as it aims to fully launch the Spelpaus 2.0 system by the end of May.
In related news, LeoVegas Group is enhancing gambling safety in Sweden and Denmark.
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