Sweden Bans Duel.com Operator Over Swedish Targeting
Sweden's gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, has ordered Immortal Snail LLC, the company behind Duel.com, to stop offering gambling in Sweden. It says the site kept targeting Swedish players without a Swedish licence.
Quick Take
- Spelinspektionen has issued a prohibition order against Immortal Snail LLC, operator of Duel.com. It took effect immediately (iGamingToday, SCCG).
- The regulator says Swedish-language options, Swedish krona payment settings and Swedish-language marketing were still available, and that a promised IP block for Sweden had not been put in place.
- The operator argued that Swedish is an international language and that it could not control players' currency choices, according to iGamingToday.
- The reports mention no fine. The order bans the company from offering gambling services in Sweden.
What the Regulator Ordered
Spelinspektionen, the Swedish Gambling Authority, has banned Immortal Snail LLC, the operating company of Duel.com, from offering gambling in Sweden. The order took effect immediately (iGamingToday; SCCG Management). Neither report we could open mentions a fine.
Why the Regulator Acted
Under Swedish law, online gambling counts as offered in Sweden when it is directed at the Swedish market. The regulator found that Swedish-language options, Swedish krona payment settings and Swedish-language marketing were still available, and that nothing stopped Swedish consumers from registering. A follow-up check found that a promised IP block had not been put in place (iGamingToday; SCCG Management).
The Operator’s Position
According to iGamingToday, the operator argued that Swedish is an international language, that it could not control which currency players choose, and that it would not remove the Swedish option. SCCG reports that the operator rejected the order.
What It Means for Players
A site that works in Swedish, takes kronor and markets to Swedes is treated as targeting Sweden, and without a Swedish licence it is illegal there. Sweden’s own licence register is the place to check. If you are in Sweden, see our Sweden guide and how to check a casino licence.
📌 In our view: the case shows that being offshore is not enough. Language, currency and marketing all count as targeting. This is information about a regulator’s decision, not a statement about the operator beyond what the reports say.
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Who has Sweden banned?
Spelinspektionen has banned Immortal Snail LLC, the operator of Duel.com, from offering gambling in Sweden.
Why was Duel.com banned in Sweden?
The regulator found that it was serving Swedish consumers without a Swedish licence, through Swedish-language options, krona payment settings and Swedish-language marketing, and that a promised IP block was not in place.
Was there a fine?
The reports we could open mention no fine, only the prohibition order.
Can Swedish players use unlicensed sites?
Gambling aimed at Swedish players needs a Swedish licence. Check the regulator's register and see our licence-check guide.
Sources
↗ iGamingToday — Swedish regulator orders immediate ban on Duel.com operator ↗ SCCG Management — Spelinspektionen bans Immortal Snail LLC and Duel.com18+ only. Gambling laws differ by country and change quickly — check the rules where you live. If gambling stops being fun, BeGambleAware and GamCare offer free, confidential support.