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Founded
1963-01-01 in Sweden (initial operations in southern and central Sweden; exact city not specified)
Headquarters
Registered office: Stockholm, Sweden; operational headquarters: St. Julian’s, Malta
Email
info@betssonab.com
Phone
+46 8 506 40300

Betsson AB is a Swedish-headquartered online gambling operator with roots dating back to 1963. It operates over 20 brands including Betsson, Betsafe, and NordicBet, offering sports betting, casino, poker, bingo, and scratch cards across regulated markets in Europe, Latin America, and Africa. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, the company has grown through organic expansion and acquisitions.

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History

Betsson’s origins date to 1963, when Bill Lindwall and Rolf Lundström founded AB Restaurang Rouletter in Sweden to operate roulette machines in restaurants. The company expanded into land-based gaming and later online, with the Betsson brand effectively launched in 1996 by a team including Pontus Lindwall, Henrik Bergquist, Anders Holmgren, and Fredrik Sidfalk, securing a gaming licence in England. The company was renamed Betsson AB in 2001 and moved its operational headquarters to Malta in the 2000s to benefit from EU-based licensing while retaining its corporate registration and stock exchange listing in Stockholm.

Business Model

Betsson operates a B2C model through its portfolio of more than 20 online gambling brands, as well as a B2B arm that supplies its proprietary sportsbook and casino platforms to third-party operators. The company generates revenue primarily from sports betting margins and casino game commissions, supplemented by poker, bingo, and scratch card operations. Betsson invests heavily in proprietary technology, including an in-house sportsbook platform for odds compilation and risk management, and an in-house casino aggregator featuring thousands of titles from leading software providers.

Core Products and Brands

The flagship Betsson brand offers sportsbook and casino services across dozens of regulated markets. Betsafe, acquired in 2015, is a leading brand in the Baltic region, Scandinavia, and Africa, known for sports betting and casino. NordicBet targets Nordic and Baltic customers with local promotions and competitive odds. Betsson also operates Betsson Trader, a peer-to-peer betting exchange platform, and offers poker, bingo, and scratch cards under select brands. All platforms are accessible via dedicated iOS and Android mobile apps with live streaming and in-play betting.

Market Position and Competitors

Betsson is one of Europe’s largest regulated iGaming groups, with a strong presence in the Nordics, Baltics, and Central and Eastern Europe, and growing operations in Latin America and Africa. It competes with other major listed operators such as Kindred Group, LeoVegas, and Evolution Gaming. The company’s strategy focuses on regulated or regulating markets, leveraging its proprietary technology stack and multi-brand approach to capture diverse customer segments.

Licensing and Regulation

Betsson holds licences from the Malta Gaming Authority, UK Gambling Commission, and regulators in Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Italy, Greece, Colombia, and several African jurisdictions. It is a member of the European Gaming and Betting Association and holds ISO 27001 certification for information security. The company emphasizes responsible gaming initiatives and sustainable growth as part of its corporate identity.

Recent News and Financials

In the first quarter of 2025, Betsson reported group revenue of €293.7 million, up 18% year-over-year with organic growth of 20%. However, in the second quarter of 2025, operating income fell 47% compared to the prior year due to increased tax burdens in several key markets, despite net revenue reaching €303.6 million and EBITDA of €84.2 million. The company has completed at least four acquisitions as of April 2026, expanding its brand portfolio and geographic reach, with continued investment in Latin America, Africa, and European markets.

Key Products

  • Betsson (flagship brand)

    Online sportsbook and casino offering slots, live casino, poker, bingo, and scratch cards; available in dozens of regulated markets.

  • Betsafe

    Leading online gaming brand focused on sports betting and casino, particularly strong in the Baltic region, Scandinavia, and Africa.

  • NordicBet

    Sportsbook and casino brand tailored to the Nordic and Baltic markets, known for competitive odds and local promotions.

  • Betsson Trader

    Sports betting exchange platform that allows users to bet against each other (peer-to-peer), offered in select markets.

  • In-house Sportsbook Platform

    Proprietary technology powering odds compilation, risk management, and pricing across all Betsson brands.

  • In-house Casino Platform

    Proprietary online casino aggregator offering thousands of slot and table games from leading software providers.

  • Bingo & Scratch Cards

    Additional game verticals available under some brands, including themed bingo rooms and instant-win scratch cards.

  • Poker

    Online poker rooms (e.g., Betsson Poker) running on third-party networks, offering Texas Hold’em and other variants.

  • Mobile Apps

    Dedicated iOS/Android applications for sports betting and casino, featuring live streaming, in-play betting, and quick deposits/withdrawals.

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