Peter Knutsson appointed director of Swedish gambling regulator

(AsiaGameHub) –   Peter Knutsson is set to succeed interim Director Johan Röhr as the head of Sweden’s gambling authority.

Sweden.- The government of Sweden has named Peter Knutsson as the new Director General of Spelinspektionen, the nation’s gambling regulatory body. His tenure is scheduled to begin on August 17.

With more than two decades of leadership and management experience, Knutsson is a trained lawyer specializing in consumer laws and related matters. Most recently, he served as the Advertising Ombudsman starting in August 2024. His professional history also includes a role as Head of Unit at the Ministry of Finance, positions within the European Commission, and a consultancy role for the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority.

This new term is set for a six-year duration, concluding on August 31, 2032.

Madelaine Tunudd, Chairwoman of Spelinspektionen, remarked that Knutsson’s background in consumer protection, his time at the Ministry of Finance, and his recent work as Advertising Ombudsman would be “highly beneficial” for the agency.

Interim Director General Johan Röhr stated: “I am pleased with the government’s choice for the new Director General of the Swedish Gambling Authority. I will make sure Peter Knutsson is properly introduced during the transition from my role as acting Director.”

According to Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s gambling market reached SEK 28.2bn (€2.6bn) in revenue for 2025, representing a 1.3 percent growth over the previous year.

Revenue from commercial online gaming and betting rose by 3.3 per cent to exceed SEK 18bn. Conversely, Svenska Spel’s state lotteries and Vegas slots saw a 3.4 per cent decline in turnover, falling to SEK 5.5bn. Land-based commercial gaming, primarily located in restaurants, brought in SEK 263m, marking a 9.6 per cent increase.