A BC.Game brand has been banned from operating online gambling services in Sweden after being found by the regulator to lack the necessary licence.

The Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, said an investigation found the brand, owned by Small House, does not have the correct accreditation to offer igaming content to customers.

However, the regulator said BC.Game’s bcgame.top domain offers Swedish company and is being serviced by affiliates who have advertising in Swedish.

Such criteria, in the regulator’s eyes, mean BC.Game is aiming its operations at Swedish players without a licence.

“The Swedish Gambling Authority considers it important, with regard to consumer protection and to ensure gaming safety, that the decision is adhered to immediately. Therefore, the decision shall take immediate effect,” it said in a statement.