Gambling taxes and barriers in Sweden

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Taxes Taxes on lotteries are established in the Law on Tax loteries.990 The rate applied is 36% of the sum remaining after gains deducted from the total of paris (Art. 1b). Taxes on roulette tables are determined based on the … Read More

Economics of Gambling in Sweden

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In Sweden the betting and gaming industries are well developed. A greater proportion of Swedes than any other nation participate in gambling in its various forms. Typically 85% of the Swedish population participated in the betting and gaming industries in … Read More

Gambling in Sweden

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The market for gambling in Sweden is essentially governed by two laws: the Law on Lotteries 1994 (Lotterilag 1994: 1000) and the Act of 1999 casinos (Kasinolag 1999: 355). This regulation focuses on a fundamental guiding principle: the profits to … Read More

Gambling Restrictions upon Arts. 43 and 49 EC Treaty in SWEDEN

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Justification National measure Compatibility with EC law, in particular with the principle of proportionality Public order, money laundering, crime Lotteries Act (1994:1000) Casino Act (1999:355) Judgement of the Supreme Administrative Court of Sweden, 26 October 2004 (n°5819-01) «The main aims … Read More