The state-owned gaming group Svenska Spel points to a World Cup boost as it reports an operating profit of SEK 617 million for the second quarter of the year. This compares with a profit of SEK 545 million in the corresponding quarter last year.
Net gaming revenue increased to SEK 1,963 million, up from SEK 1,839 million a year earlier.
"The Men's World Cup has had a positive impact on revenue and customer activity in our sports betting business. Sweden's participation in the World Cup has reinforced that effect," Svenska Spel writes in a quarterly report.
