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Online Poker Falls 18.1 Percent at Svenska Spel

Swedish State Operator Sees Online Poker Revenue Drop Significantly

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Svenska SpelSvenska Spel, the state-owned Swedish gaming operator, has announced a drop in online poker revenue of 18.1 percent for full year 2009.

Although the company does not break down figures for its Internet business it indicated that poker fell while Lotto grew 4.1 percent and sports book jumped 5.4 percent.

Internet makes up 14 percent of Svenska Spel’s activity and the reported drop in poker continues a trend from the first half of 2009.