Update on the swedish governmental run pokersite

[BigBlind]

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Wow, I really wish I could play there. It must be like the B2B network before the bonus whores took over. Fishtastic!

Are gambling winnings taxed in Sweden?

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Yes, it was quite fishy the last couple of times I played there. Hope it stays that way. It seems many people that were earlier reluctant to plunk down money on "unregulated foreign sites" are now signing up in droves. They feel safe putting in money at Svenska Spel. So yes, a lot of new fresh blood is coming in making the games good.

Gambling winnings on this particular site are taxfree for swedes as are all winnings from other online poker rooms, sportsbetting sites or lotteries, located within EU/EES. If the room is located outside EU/EES we have to pay 30% tax on our winnings.

PS and other big online poker rooms not located within EU/EES should consider a move to europe. I know for a fact that many players over here have abandonded online poker rooms not located within EU/EES because of the tax situation. This goes for players from a couple of other european countries aswell since they have similar tax rules. I belive a lot of poker rooms is missing out on a lot of $$ because of this.