Sweden is tightening its grip on gambling , approving a widespread ban on the use of credit just as the country moves to wind down its land-based casino industry. Earlier this month, the Riksdag signed off on changes to the gambling law that will make it illegal for licensed operators and their agents to allow bets or games funded by credit. The new rules take effect May 1, 2026. https://twitter.com/lagligtspel/status/2023782149078610032 In practical terms, that means any company with a Swedish gambling licence, along with agents selling gambling products on their behalf, must guarantee players are not staking money they have borrowed. The prohibition applies regardless of where the credit comes from. The update closes gaps in the current system, as operators were already barred from offering credit directly to customers. Now, they are also forbidden from facilitating gambling financed through loans or other borrowed funds supplied by third parties.…