Lotteriinspektionen boss to head Swedish re-regulation inquiry
Håkan Hallstedt praised for his knowledge and integrity ahead of inquiry which must report by March 2017
The director general of Sweden’s gambling regulator, Håkan Hallstedt, is to head the committee overseeing the country’s inquiry into a re-regulation of the sector.
Sweden’s minister for public administration Ardalan Shekarabi said Hallstedt’s “knowledge and integrity” would be of benefit as the country looks to reform its gaming laws.
Gustaf Hoffstedt, general secretary of the Association of Online Gambling Operators (BOS), welcomed the appointment, praising Hallstedt’s experience in the sector.
“He is above every suspicion of representing any special interest in the complex gaming market,” said Hoffstedt.
“Hallstedt is already very knowledgeable on the issue, which significantly increases the possibility of completing the inquiry within the prescribed time,” he added.
Sweden’s government announced plans for an inquiry into gambling re-regulation in September, in a move which should see the current monopoly system abolished.