The blanket ban, however, could include exceptions for gambling products specifically aimed at providing public benefit.
The Swedish government has published the full text of legislation that imposes a blanket ban on using credit for gambling. It has confirmed the new rules will come into effect from 1 April 2026.
In the bill, the government set out its proposal for a total ban on gambling with credit cards. The Swedish Gambling Act already prevents players from using credit to gamble with licensed operators.
However, the incoming bill takes this a step further, with the government having previously said that current regulations had “limited scope”. An extension of the ban would effectively close a loophole that currently…