In a shocking turn of events, two popular Swedish streamers, known as Hacksaw and Panda Bluemoon, have been fined for their involvement in illegal gambling partnerships. The Swedish Gambling Authority has cracked down on these high-profile influencers, setting a precedent for others in the industry.
Hacksaw, whose real name is Henrik Ohlsson, and Panda Bluemoon, whose real name is Emma Johansson, have both gained a massive following on social media platforms like Twitch and YouTube for their engaging content and entertaining personalities. However, it appears that their success may have come at a cost.
The Swedish Gambling Authority launched an investigation into the activities of Hacksaw and Panda Bluemoon after receiving numerous complaints about their promotion of online gambling sites. It was discovered that the two influencers had been receiving hefty payouts in exchange for promoting these sites to their followers, without disclosing their financial ties to these companies.
This lack of transparency is a serious breach of Sweden’s gambling laws, which prohibit influencers from promoting gambling sites without clearly stating their relationship with the companies. As a result, Hacksaw and Panda Bluemoon have both been fined for their illegal activities.
Hacksaw has been ordered to pay a fine of 500,000 SEK (approximately $58,000 USD) while Panda Bluemoon has been fined 300,000 SEK (approximately $35,000 USD). In addition to the fines, both influencers have been banned from promoting any gambling sites in the future.
The news of their illegal activities has sent shockwaves through the online gaming community, with many fans expressing their disappointment and outrage. Some have even called for a boycott of Hacksaw and Panda Bluemoon’s channels, citing their dishonesty and lack of integrity.
In response to the fines, Hacksaw and Panda Bluemoon have issued statements apologizing for their actions and promising to be more transparent in the future. They have also vowed to use their platforms to educate their followers about responsible gambling practices.
It remains to be seen how this scandal will impact the careers of Hacksaw and Panda Bluemoon, but one thing is clear: the Swedish Gambling Authority is taking a stand against illegal gambling partnerships, and influencers everywhere would be wise to take note.
