Nordic & Baltic Championship Open

What began as a simple idea — to make poker accessible, transparent and enjoyable within the bounds of the law — has grown into something much bigger. We now find ourselves at the forefront of a larger conversation: the future of gambling regulation in Sweden, and the urgent need to open the door for privately owned casinos.

We believe that when honest people are prevented from participating in regulated, responsible forms of entertainment, darker forces inevitably fill the void. History is full of examples — when governments try to suppress gambling, alcohol, or other so-called “vices,” the result is often the rise of black markets, criminal networks, and unsafe environments.

Mounir Tajiou, founder of No Filter and former junior judge and attorney of Sweden.