Gambling age and rules in Sweden (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: In Sweden, licensed gambling may not be offered to anyone under 18. A licence is needed to offer gambling, and the gambling authority decides licence applications.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Minimum age for casinosGambling | Gambling that needs a licence may not be offered to anyone under 18. [1] |
| Minimum age for lotteriesGambling | Gambling that needs a licence may not be offered to anyone under 18. [1] |
| Minimum age for sports bettingGambling | Gambling that needs a licence may not be offered to anyone under 18. [1] |
| Online gamblingGambling | A licence is required to provide gambling under the Gambling Act. Some games are reserved for the state and for non-profit purposes. Providing gambling without the needed licence is an offence. [1] |
| Gambling regulatorGambling | Licence applications are decided by "spelmyndigheten", the gambling authority named in the Act. [1] |
Notes
- The age limit applies to gambling that needs a licence under the Act. Gambling that needs no licence (for example private games) was not checked.
Sources
- Sveriges riksdag: Spellag (2018:1138) (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.