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Storting seeks feedback on Norwegian gambling overhaul

SBC News Storting seeks feedback on Norwegian gambling overhaul

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 …

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Veikkaus expands operational scope with launch of Fennica Gaming B2B subsidiary

SBC News Veikkaus expands operational scope with launch of Fennica Gaming B2B subsidiary

Veikkaus Oy’s international B2B division Fennica Gaming has officially launched, as the company progresses with its expansion plans enabled under Finnish legislation. The Finnish state-backed betting monopoly’s new division will provide game services and products internationally to corporate customers across betting and gaming.  Fellow Scandinavian state monopolies Norsk Tipping (Norway) and Svenska Spel (Sweden) have become the first businesses to …

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Norsk Tipping CEO search concludes with Thor Gjermund Eriksen appointment

SBC News Norsk Tipping CEO search concludes with Thor Gjermund Eriksen appointment

Norsk Tipping, Norway’s state-backed betting and lottery monopoly, has confirmed the appointment of Thor Gjermund Eriksen as its new CEO.  A career journalist, Eriksen most recently served as Director-General of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK), having held the position since 2013.  Although his tenure as NRK Director-General was not due to expire until 2025, Eriksen had previously detailed that he …

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Sportradar expands Norsk Tipping agreement with iSSBT retail integration

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Sports technology solutions provider Sportradar has integrated its internet-based Self-Service Betting Terminal (iSSBT) software into 245 retail outlets across Norway. The move is part of an expanded agreement to support the growth of Norwegian state gaming operator Norsk Tipping.   The 500-plus estate of iSSBT points of sale provides bettors with a similar user experience and features to Norsk Tipping’s online …

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Gamban launches Spanish-language service across multiple countries

SBC News Gamban launches Spanish-language service across multiple countries

Gamban has expanded the international scope of its blocking software, launching an official Spanish language service available in multiple countries.  The service can be downloaded in all Spanish-speaking nations, but the online gambling blocking company has noted that in Spain, the gambling authorities and government have become increasingly focused on safer gambling.  Notably, the Spanish Competition & Markets Commission (CNMC) …

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Kindred decries Norwegian Trannel order as ‘unlawful’

SBC News Kindred decries Norwegian Trannel order as ‘unlawful’

Kindred Group has faced significant regulatory hurdles in the Nordic markets over the past week, with two of its subsidiaries falling foul of authorities in Norway and Denmark.  Last week, the Norwegian Lotteries Authority informed the Nasdaq Nordic-listed gambling group’s Trannel International brand that it would be hit with a daily fine of NOK 1.2 million (€120,000) if it does …

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Norsk Tipping confirms CEO exit of Åsne Havenelid 

SBC News Norsk Tipping confirms CEO exit of Åsne Havenelid 

Norsk Tipping has informed national media that Åsne Havenelid has chosen to end her six-year tenure as Chief Executive of Norway’s gambling monopoly for lottery and sports betting.   A departure date has not been confirmed, as Havenelid has agreed to remain in her role until a successor is found. The former secretary-general of Norway’s Red Cross, Havenelid took leadership of …

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European Lotteries & ESNGO unite to promote sport for mental health week

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Lottery trade associations The European Lotteries (EL) and The European Sports NGO (ENGSO) recently collaborated for a joint webinar during European Week of Sport (23-30 September) to highlight the importance of sport, mental health and well-being. EL noted that it shares the same core values alongside ESNGO of responsibility, sustainability and integrity and is united in its efforts to promote mental health and well-being through …

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Norwegian government moves forward with overseas gambling block

SBC News Norwegian government moves forward with overseas gambling block

The Norwegian Government has progressed with its plans to block overseas betting and gaming operators, according to local outlet Norway Today. Norway’s Minister of Culture and Equality, Abid Raja, is reportedly targeting a number of overseas  firms, including Betsson and Unibet, arguing that the online activities of these companies should be prohibited.  “These companies do what they can to circumvent …

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Norway targets unlicensed ‘foreign gambling companies’ with new legislation

SBC News Norway targets unlicensed ‘foreign gambling companies’ with new legislation

Norway’s Ministry of Culture has introduced a new Gambling Law, implementing tighter restrictions on unlicensed international betting companies operating in the country, as well as their affiliates. Proposed by the government on 18 June and described as a ‘milestone’ by Abid Raja, Norweigan Minister of Culture and Gender Equality, the new bill aims to merge the nation’s fragmented gambling frameworks. …

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