Three gambling segments
1) Online gambling and betting
2) Lottery and bingo
3) State monopoy – cash machines
Tax on gambling
Licensed gambling companies pay a gambling tax, 22 percent on the difference between stakes and payouts (the proceeds). Gambling for charitable purposes is tax-exempt.
Non-profit sector
Lotteries generated approximately SEK 1.49 billion for the non-profit sector in 2024.
Gambling tax revenue
In 2024, the gambling tax revenue totalled SEK 4,8 billion.
Profits from horse betting
Horse betting generates an annual surplus of SEK 2 billion.