Swedish Casinos

When it comes to gambling, this activity is considered legal in this country. An interesting fact and very unusual for a country of the European Union, there is a monopoly when it comes to this activity in Sweden. There are just 4 land-based casinos, all named Casino Cosmopol, located in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmo and Sundsvall. The gambling authority of this country is called Svenska Spell, which owns all the land-based casinos. The minimum age to gamble in there is 20 years. If you decide to play online, the legal age is 18. Although the national authorities promised to respect the European directives to open the market for foreign operators (and give licence to them), it seems like the Swedish Government is still protecting the monopoly of Svenska Spel.

In the meantime, Swedish players are very attracted to European based casinos, especially if they have Malta or UK licence and accept the Swedish Krona as currency.

How to Choose Sweden’s Best Online Casino

Although there are plenty of international online casinos which are banned in this country, there are still some websites which can be used by the players of this country. Choosing the right gambling site may not be very easy, but there are still some important aspects to look for:

• Safety and security. This is the most important fact Swedish players need to consider, as nobody wants their personal and banking details to fall into the wrong hands. A security measure like 128-bit SSL encryption is highly recommendable for any online casino because this is the best solution to keep banking and personal details safe. A gambling authority has the mission to evaluate the online casino capability to process data safely, so such a website licensed by the commissions of Malta and UK are very trustworthy;
• The selection of games. Swedish players will not rush to play on an internet casino if they never heard of the video slots from it. That’s why it’s important to have popular and successful games in there, but also the most well-known or recent releases from the biggest names in this business (Microgaming, NetEnt, Playtech, Novomatic, NextGen, IGT, BetSoft, or Yggdrasil);
• Welcome bonuses. As a strategy to lure players to their platform, the welcome bonuses consist of free cash and spins. Online casinos can match your deposit by 100% (or even more), but only up to a certain sum;
• Local currency or exchange rate. Playing on a website which accepts the Swedish Krona may be something to look for by the players of this country. However, if the casino they fancy doesn’t operate with this currency, the exchange rate has to be very advantageous;
• Wagering requirement. Before registering to any online casino, Swedish players will need to check the wagering requirement. If they know this they will know exactly how many times the deposit has to be played or multiplied in order to proceed with a withdrawal;
• Payment solutions offered. Normally all the gambling websites offer the standard payment instruments like debit/ credit cards, but it’s important to look for those ones which can accept PayPal, Skrill, Neteller or other eWallets. A more flexible website is more likely to be chosen;
• Deposit and withdrawal. Players will have to know everything about these processes, details like the minimum or maximum limit, which payment solution they can use, how long it lasts and if it involves any fees. Only when they know these details they can make up their mind.

Some of the best options for Swedish players when gambling online are Rizk, Casumo, Guts, Dunder, Go Wild, High Roller or Casino.com.

Advantages of Sweden’s Mobile Casinos

This country has a very good infrastructure for communications which facilitates access to the internet. When it comes to mobile operators, there are a few names which offer great services with mobile data of at least 3G (Telia, Tele2, Telenor and 3) Nowadays, being connected all the time is a must and the mobile operators and internet service providers are making things easy. Swedish players can gamble online anytime and anywhere, whether they are using public transportation, walking, or they are in a public space.

To enjoy all the benefits of mobile casinos, gamblers from Sweden need to have:

• A fast internet connection, at least 3G mobile data or Wi-Fi connection where possible;
• A reliable mobile device like a smartphone or a tablet, with higher than average RAM memory and very good graphics;
• The online casino’s app downloaded for an Android or iOS device or the mobile-optimized version of the website.

Playing for Real Money at Sweden Online Casinos

When going online to try internet casinos everybody wants to win prizes and to get handsome payouts. However, you can’t achieve this in the demo mode. To find out how much you can actually win from playing on such a website you will need to gamble your own money. This may be a bit risky, but it’s only up to you what risks you want to take, and “if you play your cards right” you might end up with a considerable prize.

The first step of playing for real money is registering to an online casino. You will need to create your own account by providing personal information and banking details. The next step is to make a deposit in order to claim your welcome bonus. Your account will be credited with the amount you deposit and you will be able to use the credit on your favourite games and video slots. There might some special features on the casino software which might prevent you to make huge bets (just to reduce the risk). As no prizes are guaranteed, responsible gambling is recommended. Some players might think that only by placing high bets can win huge prizes, but this may not be entirely true. The best way to play on such a gambling website is to wager how much money you can afford, try to benefit from most of the special features of a video slot (or game) and if you are lucky enough you can win a jaw-dropping sum.

Deposits and Withdrawal Methods for Sweden Casinos

Some of the most important details of an online casino are the deposit and withdrawal options. These represent the payment instrument accepted for the processes. In most of the cases, internet casinos can accept payment methods like debit/ credit cards, wire transfer, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller or other eWallets. There isn’t much difference between these methods when it comes to deposits, they are processed instantly and normally there aren’t any fees. However, for withdrawals, things are different because they are not instantly and the duration of the process is directly influenced by the payment instrument selected.

When it comes to the duration of the process, usually are eWallets are the faster options, as the process only takes up 24 hours. In the case of debit/ credit cards, the process can take between 3 and 5 working days. The wire transfer takes even longer than that, 7 working days can be an optimistic ETA. In some cases, the withdrawal process may have some fees involved, also depending on the payment option selected. If the gambling website doesn’t charge for a specific withdrawal, that doesn’t mean you can’t be charged by the bank, eWallet or payment processor for getting money.

Conclusion

The gambling market of Sweden has great potential as it’s still expected for the market to be liberalized and more online casinos will be accepted and licensed. Therefore, Swedish players will have more options to choose from. At the moment, the Svenska Spel monopoly is still forcing the gamblers of Sweden to register to an international casino, rather than to play on the ones licensed in this country.