If you cannot read it in Swedish, please visit: http://translate.google.com/ where you can get a reasonably good translation
http://www.rod.se/spel/eu-varnar-sverige-om-spelmonopol
EU warns Sweden on Gaming Monopoly (Swedish text).
http://www.azonlinecasinos.com/news/20110203/spanish-association-releases-industry-results/
- The Spanish Association release with the results of the online gaming market, per online gaming sector, region etc.
http://calvinayre.com/2011/02/10/legal/spain-chooses-online-gaming-gross-profit-tax/
- Spain gross profit tax article: “while the specific rate of taxation has not been announced, it is hoped the number will be a little more English and a little less French”.
http://calvinayre.com/2011/02/05/business/spanish-online-gambling-law-advances/
- Spain is one step closer to enacting new online gambling legislation after the Spanish cabinet approved the draft law.
http://di.se/Default.aspx?pid=221592__ArticlePageProvider&epslanguage=sv
Swedish gaming market was estimated SEK 1,9 billions in 2010
“Dagens Industri” analysis of internet gaming industry development in Sweden (2010-12-08), including interview with Unibet. Learn more about the Swedish gaming market, a business which has gone from SEK 300 million to an estimated SEK 1,9 billions last year (Svenska Spel info). (in Swedish)
500,000 Dutch citizens are said to gamble via offshore internet sites (Radio Netherlands)
http://gamingzion.com/gamblingnews/the-netherlands-continues-to-ponder-online-gambling-1697
The GamingZion article of 14th October 2010 brings great insights on the latest developments by the Dutch government to regulate online gaming.
Consolidation & Merger market talks
http://www.e24.se/business/tjansteforetag/unibet-och-betsson-borde-ga-samman_2372247.e24
Analysts argues in October that Unibet & Betsson should consider a consolidation move to strengthen their position in the market.
There is indication that the first online gaming licenses to the Spanish market could be issued as early as the end of 2011, following amendments to the Ley del Juego (gaming laws). However, controversy still remains as to the level of taxes. The gaming industry in Spain moves €30.000 million yearly, around 3% of the national PLB and generates 100,000 jobs. Yet, it remains uncertain how many people play regularly in this dynamic market.
For an overview of the market situation and latest on the regulatory developments (in Spanish), visit:
Article released on 23rd October 2010, Pokerviu describes the latest developments in Spain: http://www.pokerviu.com/noticias/general/16519/legalizacion-regulacion-juego-online-espana-gobierno-loterias-y-apuestas-estado-poker-).
The Spanish players and market picture at the Spanish article dated 19th October 2010 from AEDAPI (Axociacion Espanola de Apostadores Por Internet)
http://www.aedapi.com/website/noticias/99-noticias/494-ley-y-orden-para-el-juego-.html
