Norway Tightens Grip on Illegal Online Gambling Promotions In a bold move to safeguard its monopoly gambling market, Norway’s gambling regulator, Lottstift, has issued a stark warning to social media platforms against hosting content that promotes illegal gambling activities. This declaration underscores Norway’s firm stance on maintaining the integrity of its gambling industry, which is […]
Norway has intensified its efforts against unlicensed gambling, leading to advertising restrictions on TV. Subsequently, state regulator Lottstift directed the Norwegian monopoly gambling operators, Norsk Tipping and Norsk Rikstoto, to curtail their marketing expenditures. Adhering to the regulator’s order from last August, Norsk Tipping has cut down its advertising expenses by 20%, equivalent to NOK45m […]
Kindred’s Ongoing Battle Against Norway’s Monopoly Gambling System Ends in Legal Victory for Lottstift. Norway’s gambling regulator, Lottstift, has reiterated its call for Kindred to cease its operations in the Norwegian market indefinitely. This comes after Lottstift secured a significant legal victory in its dispute against Trannel International, a subsidiary of the Swedish gambling operator. […]
Years of Legal Battles Finally Conclude with Court’s Recent Decision. Operating in various gambling markets necessitates obtaining licenses, particularly in regions like Europe. Norway, known for its stringent gambling laws, has a closely regulated market overseen by local authorities. In 2019, the Norwegian Lottery Authority, Lottstift, issued a request to Trannel International Limited, a company […]
Lottstift, the Norwegian gambling regulator, has announced plans to actively monitor and take action against companies that unlawfully target Norwegian players. As part of its efforts, Lottstift will be launching a robust DNS-blocking campaign in the coming year to target unlicensed online gambling operators. The Norwegian gambling regulator, Lottstift, has recently been bestowed with new […]
Lottstift is seeking an operator to take over the 24-hour service from January 2024. The helpline received 825 calls last year. The Norwegian gambling regulator, Lotteri- og stiftelsestilsynet (Lotteritilsynet), is set to launch a tender for a national helpline that will provide support and guidance to problem gamblers. The tender will be launched in April […]