Pangeo sues Swedish games: “Plagiarism”

Is Svenska spel’s “Lyckoplatsen” just a copy of Pangeolotteriet?

This is claimed by Pangeo plane, which is now taking the matter to court and accusing Svenska spel of stealing their idea.

– We believe that it is a breach of contract, says lawyer Per Svärd, who represents Pangeo. News, reports and analyses in Sweden and the rest of the world.

The newly started company Pangeo planet runs a Swedish lottery game. The concept is that you can place a pin anywhere on the globe. Every Friday, three new winners are drawn who have the chance to win 1 million kronor.

The surplus from the lottery goes to the activities of the sobriety organization IOGT-NTO, which is also behind the Pangeolotteriet in Sweden. The game has been fronted and marketed by Rickard Olsson and his daughter.

Now the gaming company Svenska spel is accusing them of stealing their concept with their lottery game “Lyckoplatsen”.

– Pangeo’s view is that they have a concept that they have presented to Svenska spel, but which Svenska spel has rejected. Then Svenska spel has come out with something that we think is direct plagiarism, says Per Svärd, lawyer for Pangeo.

Criticism: “Direct plagiarism”

In 2021, Pangeo Planet, according to the lawsuit, is said to have presented its lottery concept to Svenska Spel in connection with the gaming giant’s attempt to find new gaming products.

Svenska Spel then allegedly promised not to use Pangeo’s concept or any of the information provided at the meetings. The discussions were suspended in October of the same year.

But in May 2024, Pangeo launched its game. A few months later, in February 2025, Svenska Spel released “Lyckoplatsen”.

“The two games are very similar, both conceptually, visually, in terms of marketing and in their technical design,” the lawsuit states.

Want damages 

The lawsuit is a so-called declaratory action. This means that Pangeo Planet wants the district court to determine that Svenska Spel has breached the agreement.

If you are right, you then want Svenska Spel to pay damages.

– We want the district court to determine that they have breached the agreement and that the breach of agreement is liable for damages. And then what that damage is, we will have to look at that in the next stage, says Per Svärd.

Swedish game: “Dispute”

Swedish games responds to Expressen in an email.

“We have received information that a lawsuit has been filed against us. We dispute the allegations made against Svenska Spel. Otherwise, we have no further comments at this time and will develop our arguments in our response to the court,” writes the company’s press service.