Sweden Bans Satoshi Gaming’s TrustDice from Market

Sweden’s gambling market just enforced a strict crackdown on crypto-casino operators.

The regulator, Spelinspektionen, issued an immediate ban on Curaçao‑licensed Satoshi Gaming Group NV and its TrustDice.win platform.

This decisive action protects Swedish players and demonstrates the regulator’s vigilance against unlicensed online gambling.

Read on to understand the investigation, responses, and broader implications for crypto-casino operators.

Sweden’s Gambling Regulator Bans Satoshi Gaming’s TrustDice for Unlicensed Operations

3 Key Points

• Immediate Ban Issued by Spelinspektionen. Satoshi Gaming’s TrustDice.win ordered to cease services in Sweden with immediate effect
• Evidence of Targeting Swedish Players. The site offered Swedish-language content and accepted accounts from Swedish IP addresses.
• Regulator Rejected Self-Blocking Claims. Spelinspektionen disproved Satoshi’s claims of blocking access based on alternative IP checks.

Swift Regulatory Action Against Satoshi Gaming

Investigative Findings

In April 2025, Sweden’s gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, formally banned Satoshi Gaming Group NV, known for its crypto-casino product TrustDice.win, from the Swedish market. The decision took effect immediately after the regulator confirmed that the operator was accepting Swedish players without a national license.

Authorities identified that TrustDice.win displayed Swedish-language terms and conditions, FAQs, and affiliate marketing directed at Swedish users. Despite claiming to block access, the operator’s self-blocking was circumvented—Sweden’s regulator accessed the site via alternate IP addresses.

On 10 April, the ban was issued under Sweden’s Gambling Act, emphasizing the importance of immediate compliance to protect consumers and ensure gaming safety.

Operator’s Response and Regulatory Follow‑Up

Initially, in February, Satoshi Gaming stated that it had blocked Swedish users from accessing the platform. However, by April, Spelinspektionen confirmed ongoing accessibility via alternate IPs. Despite Satoshi’s assurances to remove Swedish content, no effective action was observed.

These failings led the regulator to enforce compliance via the ban, aiming to shut down access and curb unlicensed targeted marketing.

Broader Market Context: Sweden Clamps Down

Spelinspektionen’s move against TrustDice is part of a wave of enforcement actions aimed at unlicensed and offshore operators. In the first quarter of 2025, the regulator also banned entities including ASG 360 (GG.bet) and other offshore platforms that targeted Swedish players with localised content.

Earlier, the Swedish Trade Association Online Gambling (BOS) urged legislative updates to close loopholes allowing unlicensed operators to access the Swedish market. An ATG report in March highlighted the persistence of black-market gambling and the need for tighter controls.

As a result, Spelinspektionen has stepped up public measures—publishing blacklists and launching tech-based detection protocols to curb access to illegal sites.

Implications for Crypto-Casino Operators

TrustDice’s ban sends a strong signal that crypto-casino operators—even those licensed in Curaçao—must adhere to Sweden’s licensing framework. Failure to comply could result in bans, site blocking, and public sanctions.

Key takeaways for operators:

• Local licensing is compulsory to serve Swedish players.
• Employing Swedish content and language may indicate intent to target Swedish users.
• Claims of geo-blocking require robust verification and documentation.

Thus, operators must diligently ensure:

• True geo-blocking across all IP ranges
• Removal of Swedish-language material and marketing
• Full licensing under Sweden’s Gambling Act

Spelinspektionen’s decisive ban on Satoshi Gaming Group NV and TrustDice.win underscores Sweden’s zero-tolerance stance on unlicensed gambling, even within the crypto-space. The regulator’s rigorous investigation—confirming Swedish-targeted content and effective geo-blocking failures—led to immediate action to protect the local market.

This event signals a broader regulatory shift: no jurisdictional loopholes via crypto or offshore licensing. For operators targeting Scandinavia, thorough local licensing and rigorous compliance are now essential. As Spelinspektionen ramps up enforcement, crypto-casino providers must adapt quickly—or risk being blocked, fined, or publicly shamed in Sweden and beyond.

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