Who owns Paf?

Paf is run by Paf International p.l.c., Malta. It holds licences from Spelinspektionen (Sweden) for betting and online gaming, valid until May 2030. The company is state-owned (Government of Åland).

Ultimate ownerPaf (Ålands Penningautomatförening) (state-owned (Government of Åland))
Operating companyPaf International p.l.c., Malta
LicensesSweden — Spelinspektionen
Sweden — Spelinspektionen
ProductsCasino, Sports betting
Websitepaf.se
Also runs aspaf.com, paf.ee, pafcasino.lv, paf.es
Sister casinos13
Fines and actions2
Owner proofverified
Last checked14 Oct 2026

In numbers

  • Paf (Ålands Penningautomatförening) owns 14 brand families with 21 websites in our data.
  • 2 regulator fines against the owner since 2025, about €75,000 in total (converted to euros).

Licences

RegulatorTypeValidCheck it
Sweden — SpelinspektionenKommersiellt online (betting)2025-05-03 – 2030-05-02register
Sweden — SpelinspektionenKommersiellt online (online gaming)2025-05-03 – 2030-05-02register

What these licences mean for you

About Paf (Ålands Penningautomatförening)

Gaming association owned by the autonomous Åland government. Holds Swedish licences via Paf International, PAF MT and PAF New Tech; bought the Speedy companies from Hero Gaming in 2021.

Headquarters: Finland (Åland) · Founded: 1966 · Ownership: state-owned (Government of Åland)

How we know, and what we could not confirm

How we know: Listed under Paf International p.l.c. in the Spelinspektionen licence register (URL paf.se).

13 sister casinos

Same owner often means the same terms, the same support team and the same payout rules. A self-exclusion at one brand may not cover its sister sites.

Regulator fines

DateCompanyRegulator / courtAmountReason
2025-12-03Speedy LtdSpelinspektionen (Sweden)—Remark over consumer information duties. source
2025-01-29PAF International PLCSpain — DGOJEUR 75,000Used technical systems that were not approved, e.g. moving gambling data to a new data centre without approval. Nominal fine €125.000; reduced to €75.000 after the firm admitted liability and paid early. Case ES/2025/004; DGOJ lists it under 2025. source

Ratings elsewhere

Ratings from other websites, with their source. We do not copy their reviews, and they do not change our facts.

Questions and answers

Who owns Paf?

Paf International p.l.c. runs it.

Is Paf licensed?

Yes. Its operator Paf International p.l.c. holds licences from Spelinspektionen (Sweden) for betting and online gaming.

What are the sister casinos of Paf?

1X2, Casino Epic, Svajpa, Golden Bull, Körba, X3000, Speedybet, Pafbet Latvia and 5 more.

Has the owner of Paf been fined?

2 records on file. The latest: Spelinspektionen (Sweden), 2025-12-03.

Sources

Last checked 14 Oct 2026. How we check facts. Gambling can be addictive. Help: BeGambleAware, GamStop, Gamblers Anonymous.