News

Political pressure rises to abolish gambling monopoly in Norway

11 May 2025

The Norwegian political party Fremskrittspartiet (FrP) has taken a clear position at its party congress. The party wants to abolish the state monopoly on gambling in Norway.

Legislation

Norsk Tipping fined NOK 36 million for self-exclusion tool failure

Caroline

21 Feb 2025

In a major blow to Norway’s state-owned online gaming operator Norsk Tipping, the Norwegian Gaming Regulatory Authority (Lotteritilsynet) has imposed a record fine of NOK 36 million (approximately €3.3 million).

Sensation

Norway tackles gambling addiction with new bingo rules

Ron

11 Nov 2024

The Norwegian government has announced that it will tighten rules for electronic bingo in bingo halls.

Legislation

Norwegian regulator investigates Norsk Tipping: Rules broken

Maxime

15 Oct 2024

Norwegian regulator Lotteritilsynet is investigating whether state-owned gambling company Norsk Tipping has broken the rules. The problem? Some players were unable to block themselves from the gambling app.

Legislation

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Gambling streamer Grim loses $3 million in one night: ‘fans panic’

Caroline

11 Oct 2024

Grim, also known as GrimzYoutube, has reassured his followers that he is still financially stable despite the huge loss.

Sensation

Norway’s Conservative Party wants to end gambling monopoly by 2028

Ron

17 Sep 2024

The Conservative Party of Norway is calling for an end to the state gambling monopoly. In their election manifesto of 9 September, they announced a move to a licensing system, to be implemented by 2028.

Politics