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Lottstift, Norway’s Gambling Authority, has been granted ‘direct powers’ to order DNS and IP blocking of websites infringing on the laws of Norway’s Gambling Act. The mandate was approved by the Storting (Parliament) on March 19, as a majority of MPs backed market protections sought by Lottstift against unlicensed operators. The approval sees Lottstift secure DNS and IP blocking rights …

Lottstift, the Gambling Authority of Norway, has stated that it will take a zero-tolerance approach to social media platforms promoting online gambling streams and content. The warning follows the regulator’s ‘serious action’ against Schpell.com for broadcasting several Norwegian influencers promoting online casino games, infringing on Norway’s blackout of gambling advertising. Though promoted on Schpell.com’s portal, the illegal streams were recorded …

Lottstift, the Gambling Authority of Norway, has expanded its funding coverage to support volunteer groups treating gambling addiction. The authority has reminded volunteer groups and related organizations of its 31st January deadline to secure financial support for the treatment of gambling harm. The directive is part of the Norwegian government’s 2022-2025 action plan, which tasks Lottstift with expanding a network …

Norway’s two state backed betting operators, Norsk Tipping and Norsk Rikstoto, have complied with a regulatory request to roll back their marketing efforts. The state-owned companies, which offer sports betting and horse racing wagering respectively, were ordered to reduce the amount spent on marketing by the Lottstift, Norway’s gambling and lotteries regulator, back in July. Norsk Tipping, which in addition …

Norwegian policymakers remain steadfast in their mission to prevent consumers in the country from accessing overseas betting firms, with new legislation proposed to parliament. The Ministry of Culture and Equality has introduced a Bill to the Storting legislature that would make amendments to the country’s Gambling Act, specifically by bolstering the powers of the Lottstift regulator. Should the changes be …

Lottstift, the Gambling Authority of Norway, has confirmed that Blå Kors (Blue Cross) will take control of Hjelpelinjen, the country’s Gambling Helpline.  The decision follows Lottstift ending its partnership with the Norwegian health trust, Sykehuset Innlandet, which will cease operating the Gambling Helpline on 31 December 2023. The appointment meets a growing concern by Lottstift on the increased demand of …

PokerStars has become the latest operator to confirm its exit from the Norwegian market.  Last week, the company began proceedings, informing Norwegian customers of its pending departure. The online poker room will cease its offering on 26 October.  The flagship poker room of Flutter Entertainment is joining competitors bet365, Kindred, ComeOn, and Betsson in withdrawing from the market.  PokerStars confirmed …

European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) Secretary General Maarten Haijer has urged Norway to call a close to its monopoly licensing system. Norway is currently one of the only European and Nordic countries, alongside Finland, to still have a monopoly system in place. Norsk Rikstoto holds exclusive rights to pari-mutuel horse racing betting and Norsk Tipping for sports wagering. However, …

Norway’s Gambling Authority Lottstift has issued an update regarding the discontinuation of ‘illegal’ gambling operations and hinted at a strengthening of its powers next year. The regulator specifically outlined Betsson, ComeOn Group, bet365 and Kindred as the four most prominent firms which it states are scaling down their operations in Norway after being subject to its investigations. In the case …

Lottstift, Norway’s gambling authority, has claimed a ‘decisive victory’ in its long-running dispute against Trannel International Limited – the Nordic markets subsidiary of Kindred Group Plc.  On 1 June, the Borgarting Court of Appeal upheld Lottstift’s original judgement that the Trannel brands of Unibet, Mariacasino, Storspiller, and Bingo.com had offered illicit online gambling services to national consumers. The verdict sees …