The Norwegian government has launched a consultation to gather stakeholder feedback on Storting’s (Parliament) approved order to merge and replace the nation’s fragmented gambling laws.

Proposed by the Ministry of Culture and Gender Equality, Norway’s government has been urged to replace its gambling laws formed under the separate Totalizer Act (1927), Gaming Scheme Act (1992) and Lottery Act (1995).

Last Summer, Storting approved a proposal by former Culture, Sports and Equalities minister Abid Q Raja, who recommended that the government establish a ‘common and systematic policy’ governing all gambling disciplines.

Seeking to unify Norway’s separate gambling statutes – the draft decree has focused on establishing common laws to prevent problem gambling, protect minors and establish fixed advertising/marketing safeguards.