Location: Norway
Norway’s operators oblige regulator demands to reduce marketing spend
Norway’s two state backed betting operators, Norsk Tipping and Norsk Rikstoto, have complied with a regulatory request to roll back their... more
Norway’s gambling monopolies complete stringent marketing cuts
Last August, sports betting operator Norsk Tipping was ordered to reduce advertising costs by 20%, taking NOK45m ($4.0m/€3.8m/£3.3m)... more
PokerStars confirms Norway exit for ‘commercial reasons’
PokerStars has become the latest operator to confirm its exit from the Norwegian market. Last week, the company began proceedings,... more
Norway regulator monitors banks over illegal gambling transactions
The Norwegian Lottery Authority (Lotteritilsynet) will monitor nine banks in the country to ensure compliance with a ban on processing... more
European Gaming and Betting Association encourages Norway to break monopoly, embrace open licensing
European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) Secretary General Maarten Haijer has urged Norway to call a close to its monopoly licensing... more
Norsk Tipping appoints Tonje Sagstuen acting CEO
The Norwegian government has confirmed the appointment of Tonje Sagstuen as the acting CEO of Norsk Tipping. Sagstuen will replace Thor... more
Norsk Tipping told to lower advertising volume by 20%
Norsk Tipping, Norway’s gambling monopoly, has been ordered to cut its advertising spend by “at least 20% in 2023”. The order has... more
63% of youngsters in Norway exposed to social media gambling ads
Norwegian regulator Lotteritilsynet has flagged concerns about the amount of children and young people being exposed to gambling adverts on... more
Norwegian operator adopts tighter loss limit for under-20s
Norsk Tipping has updated its policy on loss limits for younger players, introducing a monthly maximum of NOK 2,000 for customers aged 20... more
Norwegian regulator demands Kindred’s exit from country following ‘definitive judgement’
Lottstift, Norway’s gambling authority, has claimed a ‘decisive victory’ in its long-running dispute against Trannel International... more