Global Gaming loses second Swedish appeal

Malta-headquartered operator Global Gaming has lost the latest phase of its legal appeal against the revocation of its Swedish gambling licence.

In hearings at the Swedish Administrative Court earlier today, judges upheld an earlier court ruling that the Ninja Casino operator should not retain its Swedish licence while a full appeal hearing against the revocation takes place.

Court chairman Håkan Löfgren said the judgment was based on the court’s assessment of the likelihood that the licence will be revoked definitively, suggesting that Global Gaming could lose the full legal challenge.

The Administrative Court’s ruling may be appealed to the Supreme Administrative Court. In order for the Supreme Administrative Court to raise an appeal, leave to appeal is required. EGR understands this leave to appeal was granted by the judge in this case.

Tobias Fagerlund, CEO of Global Gaming, said he was disappointed with this latest setback, but confirmed the company was “looking at the possibility of getting this inhibition claim tested at the highest level”.

“We and our shareholders suffer great damage every day we cannot conduct our business and we are still convinced that we will be right when the legal process comes to an end,” Fagerlund added.

In a statement, the Swedish Gambling Authority welcomed today’s decision asserting its belief that “the risks to players would be great” if the company were allowed to conduct gambling activities during its legal challenge.