The New Year’s celebration may turn into a nightmare to some of the gambling companies in Sweden. This could be as a result of the mistakes they were well aware of but went on to ignore. The Swedish government through its regulator has warned to impose sanctions to 2 of the gambling companies for failure to follow the regulations set in the agreement. The self-exclusion scheme which was initiated by the Spelpause.se is a program that aids the problem gamblers control or manages their gambling activities. The scheme that allows problem gamblers to block gambling websites has specific features that suit different problems. We have the 1 month exclusion period, 3 months, 6 months and the specific option of until further notice.
The scheme equally has several gambling regulations to be followed by the beneficiaries of which failure to adhere to the set regulations may land someone into severe remedies. Spelpaus has identified AG Communications and Genesis Global Companies among those who failed to comply with their regulator’s requests. This could land the companies into serious problems that will see them lose their reputation and customers. They are set to provide an adequate answer by 10th January on why they failed to meet the set regulations.
About Spelpaus
Spelpause.se is the regulatory body behind the self-exclusive measures set to regulate gambling sites from reaching the listed websites. The national scheme is responsible for providing blocking to gamers who may wish to restrict themselves from gambling activities for one reason or the other. On the other hand, there are some online casinos without Swedish license that are not registered in this program. The system has a simple sign up procedure which can be followed by anyone who may need the services. It has further classified the exclusion period into four different categories which are the 1 month, 3 months, 6 months and the until further notice which can be turned off after one month or else it continues to be active.
The self-exclusion scheme by Spelpaus is a real solution to the increased gaming problems available. Most people have failed to control gambling behaviours hence end up overspending on gambling-related activities leaving their accounts with no cent to spend. Since its launch, most of the subscribers have opted for the longest lockout period which is much more effective due to the adverse effects gambling has imposed on the society. Once registered, the suspension is set to apply to all games online, in-store, on-court not forgetting the Vegas and the Casino Cosmopol. These are the major game providers having a huge number of punters hence high rates of problem gamblers.
Some operators failed to comply with Spelpaus
Few companies have failed to comply with the regulations set out by Spelpaus and as a result, they are set to follow the consequences. The companies have gone further to allow their customers to play on the restricted sites and further receive gambling notifications which are against the wish of Spelpaus.se initiative. The two operators have been summoned to provide answers early this January which will explain why they gave that permission.
It was further revealed that Genesis Global Company Together With AG Communications failed to comply. The operators have been licensed to operate several websites across the country which follow the regulations set by their regulators. The duo who has several gambling sites failed to regulate gambling restrictions thereby letting the specific websites allow punters to continue enjoying the gambling experience. The gambling authority has promised to provide a tough measure for their licenses although much has not been revealed on the same.
Conclusion
Although gambling abuse has been on the rise, there is a great need to control the vice. Great thanks to Spelpaus.se initiative which has tremendously reduced the problem of compulsive gambling. The stricter measures by the regulatory body have seen tough warnings being aired to those companies who have failed to comply with the set regulations. It is our wish and prayer that gambling turns into a useful activity rather than a problem to society.