“Victim of speldjävulen”
“Ardalan Shekarabi: ”A brutal reminder””
“the Minister will open for the amendment of the law on gambling on credit.”
“Aftonbladet’s review shows that the 730 swedes ended up with the Swedish enforcement authority by the company Zimpler that offers credit at gaming sites.”
“It can lead to a change in the law on kreditområdet.”
“– We can land in that this is a way to circumvent the rules, ” says civilminister Ardalan Shekarabi.”
“Aftonbladet has told how multiple bookmakers offers its customers to gamble on credit, through the service Zimpler. “
“On the nätcasinons platforms, you can borrow thousands of dollars – which is deposited directly on the account. Several casino sites warn that Zimpler can lead to disaster for the with a gambling problem. “
“”The smoothest way to solve the money at once, if you do not have coverage for yourself”, says a compulsive gambler with miljonskulder to Aftonbladet.”
“– the Review raises some emotions, for the whole purpose of the regulation of the gaming market is to protect consumers and to the Swedish government to resume control. One of the most important security aspects is precisely to limit the taking of credit in connection with gambling, ” says civilminister Ardalan Shekarabi (S).”
“Could be a way round the law.”
“the Gaming companies are prohibited by law from offering the credit. Spelinspektionen have so far interpreted the law as integrated credit services which Zimpler is allowed, because it is not the bookmakers themselves, who share out the credit.”
“the head of group communications Anders Sims, however, has told Aftonbladet that Spelinspektionen can come to change their minds on that point.”
“Civilministern says that he does not have the right to express themselves on how the law should be interpreted – but is open for amendment, if required. The government has an ongoing investigation that looks at ways to strengthen the authority.”
“– I look forward to follow the progress of the investigation reasoning. It may very well be so that it lands in the conclusion that this needs to be adjusted, that it shall not be possible to go around the kreditförbudet by this approach. And then we take a position on the bill, ” says Ardalan Shekarabi.”
“Credit ”cleared away””
“In may 2017, wrote the Swedish daily svenska Dagbladet about invoicing companies in europe in the gaming market. Ardalan Shekarabi shared the article on Twitter and wrote: ”betting on credit is a mess to be cleared away from the Swedish gaming market once and for all”.”
“But in spite of kreditförbudet in spellagen offers several gaming companies still lightning fast and smooth credit on their platforms.”
“do you Think that you have managed to clear off the credits?”
“– Yes, in such a way that we have a regulatory framework in place that applies to all of the companies – they must comply with the Swedish law – unlike in 2017. They do not become the of their license and lose the right to operate here, ” says Ardalan Shekarabi.”
“Shekarabi: ”A brutal reminder””
“the newspaper Aftonbladet has interviewed Åsa, who sank deeper into their addiction because of that she could play with the money she had. She is one of 730 swedes who have ended up with Bailiffs by Zimpler. “
“Elizabeth, who work as cleaners, owes the Exchequer over a million dollars.”
“– It is a brutal reminder that this is one of the markets where the greatest risks are for consumers. The state duty is to ensure that we have rules in place that protects consumers against this vulnerability. For a long period did not state their responsibility, and it led to a situation where one of the most risky markets was in practice was unregulated, and it has very many people got to pay an extremely high price for, ” says civilministern, and continues:”
” Now that we regained control, we shall see that the rules also corresponds to the real need for protection. And therefore, we must be open to adjust, ” says Ardalan Shekarabi (S).”
“the newspaper Aftonbladet have put questions to the fintechbolaget Zimpler and its ceo Kristofer Ekman Sinclair how they look at responsibility for gambling, and hundreds have ended up with Bailiffs by their services. Zimpler respond with a two page ”FAQ”.”
“”One of the Zimplers business is online gaming. Towards this client group has Zimpler chosen to adapt its payment service in order to proactively work towards a healthier gaming market and provide a support which is not available today,” writes the company.”
“Zimpler writing that they take responsibility in several ways. Among other things, by the customer itself can choose how much you want to spend with Zimpler each month, that their customer service staff is especially trained to identify unhealthy consumption behaviours, and economic challenges of its customers.”
“Despite the fact that Aftonbladet has written to Zimpler that we have presented hundreds of cases that have gone to the Exchequer writes to the company that it is extremely rare that their customers end up with the Bailiff, and that they”
“”In very few cases, the process can involve our partner goes to the Exchequer as a part of a samlingsärende when the customer has had the liabilities of the several companies which, in turn, has chosen to pursue matters to the Exchequer,” writes the Zimpler by the ceo:n Kristofer Ekman Sinclair.”
“the People behind the Zimpler previously had a similar service called PugglePay.”
“this is what the bookmakers”
“▪ There are two trade associations which the online casinos can be included. Both say they promote a sound and sustainable gaming market.”
“Mr. Green serves on the board of the Swedish trade Association for online gambling, BOS. Bethard is with in the game industry’s national association, OR. “
“Both companies offer Zimplers fakturalösning.”
“– Then Zimpler basically works like a credit card – but without the physical card – but with the feature that, for example, set your own limits for how much you want to spend so we have decided to offer this opportunity in Sweden, writes Richard Rinaldo, head of communications at Mr. Green.”
“Mr. Green writes in its response that it is a ”basic factor” for Mr. Green that the player has control over his players, and has therefore developed a ”palette with the responsible gambling tool” as they call Green Gaming.”
“Bethards counselor in the addiction and spelansvarsfrågor, Magnus Rydeving, answer,”
“– We look not on the underlying transaction that the customer performs a payment by invoice, card or bank. However, we do know that Zimpler have responsible gambling on the agenda and is one of the few, perhaps the only, billing company that actually has oversight over their customers ‘ gaming habits, and a support team that is trained in gambling problems.”
“Bethard also writes that the case with Zimpler always be preceded by a strict credit check. “
“– Zimpler are also members of the game industry’s national Association and has thereby accepted their ethical guidelines and have to follow Swedish legislation. The company is also active in the debattu002Fdiskussion about game fairness. In summary, so feel Bethard safe with Zimpler as a partner. Their checks along with Bethards duty of care provides a good protection for customers, writes Magnus Rydeving at Bethard.”
“Play Ojo and Casinostugan has not returned.”
“If your game is gambling behavior are true of at least three of the points below, it can be a sign that you have or are at risk to get problems.”
“Source: Beroendecentrum, Spelnykter, Spelberoendes association, etc.”
“► Spelberoendes association”
“In emergency situations or thoughts of suicide, always call 112.”
“► Mind Självmordslinjen 90101”
“Hotline for persons with thoughts of suicide. Open at 06-24 every day. Tel: 90101.”
“health care advice and information on the nearest psychiatric emergency room. Tel: 1177”
“Tel: 0771-22 00 60, all days at 13-22.”
“Tel: 112, all days at 21-06”
“Svenskakyrkan.seu002Fjourhavandeprast”
“► helplines”
“Tel: 08-702 16 80, all days at 21-06.”
“► Bris – Children’s right in society”
“Tel: 116 111, all days at 14-21.”
“adult helpline: 0771-505050, weekdays 9-12”
“► Spes – suicide prevention and victim support”
“Tel: 08-34 58 73, the telephone hotline every day 19-22.”
