Swedish Regulator Pledges Allegiance to ULIS

Sweden's gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, has become the latest associate member of the United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports (ULIS).

Spelinspektionen is committed to safeguarding sports ethics as mandated by Article 13 of the Macolin Convention.

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By joining ULIS, Spelinspektionen reaffirms its dedication to upholding the highest standards of integrity in International Sports. The two entities will work collaboratively to combat match-fixing and ultimately ensure a fair and transparent betting environment for all stakeholders.

Headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, ULIS partners with international partners to identify suspicious betting patterns and alert relevant authorities to potential match-fixing and corruption threats.

We are thrilled to welcome the Swedish Gambling Authority into our integrity network.This collaboration reinforces the commitment of both organizations to uphold the integrity of sports. International cooperation is a key factor given the complex challenges we face in the fight against competition manipulation.

Luca EspositoULIS General Secretary

Inspectorate Committed to Protecting Sports Integrity

Spelinspektionen joined forces with ULIS as the regulatory body overseeing all gambling and betting activities in Sweden. The Authority is committed to safeguarding sports ethics as mandated by Article 13 of the Macolin Convention. Adopted in 2014 in Macolin, Switzerland, the treaty is aimed at preventing and combating match-fixing in sports.

The partnership with ULIS aligns perfectly with our mission to ensure a clean and fair gambling environment. By joining forces with ULIS, we are boosting our capabilities to monitor and tackle competition manipulation issues both within our country and beyond its borders.

Camilla RosenbergDirector General of Spelinspektionen

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ULIS membership marks a significant milestone in Spelinspektionen's efforts to promote consumer protection and responsible gambling. It follows the Inspectorate's partnership with IBIA in January.

Both parties signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for sports betting that will see Spelinspektionen monitor any suspicious betting activities in Swedish sports and share this information with the organization.

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Earlier this month, Spelinspektionen launched a new campaign to promote safer gambling practices amongst young adults in Sweden as Euro 2024 gets underway.

Named 'With your future as a bet", the campaign focuses on individuals aged 18-25 and highlights the dangers of unhealthy and risky gambling behaviors.

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