Sweden's centre-left social democratic party (Socialdemokratiska Arbetarpartiet - SAP) has been criticised for "murky" fundraising practices after a number of lotteries failed to publicise the fact that the party is a primary beneficiary of ticket sales.
Swedish gambling regulator the Lotteriinspektionen has issued an official warning to the Kombilotteriet, Drömreselotteriet and Motorlotteriet, which were promoted in a major advertising campaign earlier this year.
The lotteries in question have been a major source of revenue for the SAP and its Youth League (SSU) [...]