Legal
February 16, 2022
Norway Regulator Warns Kindred Subsidiary of Daily Coercive Fine
The gambling regulator in Norway warned Kindred’s subsidiary of coercive fines daily unless illegal gaming offering isn’t discontinued. Trannel May Face Daily Coercive Fines in Norway, Warns Regulator The Norwegian Lotteries Authority, Lottstift, issued a warning against Kindred’s subsidiary Trannel International Limited on Tuesday. The regulator warned the subsidiary that it may face “coercive fines” […]
Industry
January 15, 2022
Norsk Tipping’s CEO Åsne Havenelid Resigns After Six Years In Power
Norsk Tipping, the national lottery of Norway, has announced on national media the stepping down of its chief executive officer Åsne Havenelid. She will be leaving the company after serving as CEO for six years. Åsne Havenelid Will Wait Until a Successor Is Found Havenelid had replaced Torbjørn Almlid, the former CEO of Norsk Tipping, […]
Casino
November 16, 2021
CasinoTop Acquired CasinoTopp to Affirm Nordic Presence
Online gambling affiliate service CasinoTop.com announced it acquired Scandinavian-focused affiliate website CasinoTopp.net to gain a foothold in Nordic markets. ‘Giant Leap’ The strategic acquisition of CasinoTopp for an upfront payment of €10.5 million ($11.9 million) is expected to help CasinoTop establish its presence in the region and become the leading supplier of SEO-based online casino […]
Business
September 30, 2021
B90 Holdings Announces Oddsen Acquisition from Performance Media
B90 Holdings has unveiled an agreement to complete a strategic acquisition of sports betting site Oddsen. The site operates in Norway and is currently owned by Performance Media. To help boost the acquisition, B90 has raised some $1.7 million through a subscription of 8,888,465 in new ordinary shares B90 Holdings Agrees to Acquire Assets from […]
Industry
September 22, 2021
Norway Seeks to Have More Control on Offshore Gambling Websites
The country has submitted a consultation paper to the European Commission, seeking the power to mandate DNS blocking as a measure of last resort against gambling operators who flout Norwegian gaming law and fail to communicate and collaborate. Norway Takes Aim at Offshore Operators Norway will continue to follow the best practices regarding consumer safety in […]
Industry
December 8, 2020
Playtech and Norsk Tipping Deepen iGaming and VLT Ties
Norsk Tipping deepens ties with Playtech in a renewed content partnership for online gaming products and video lottery terminals. Norsk Tipping and Playtech Renew Push in iGaming and Brick-and-Mortar Gaming Playtech has signed a brand-new partnership with online Norway’s state gaming operator Norsk Tipping, delivering a range of high-quality iGaming products developed by partner studios […]
Industry
October 4, 2020
Scandinavian Countries Shift Towards Account-Based Play
Finland, Denmark and Norway are introducing changes in their gambling industries to raise the level of player protection, and the common theme among all three is a shift to account-based play. Pilot Age Verification Project Starting in Finland Earlier this week, Finland’s state-owned operator Veikkaus announced it would be starting a trial of account-based play […]
Legal
March 1, 2020
Norway Government Determined To Filter Out TV Gambling-Related Ads
The recent tidal wave of regulatory action towards gambling advertisements on TV has reached Norway, where the government has proposed legislative changes to prohibit overseas operators from advertising on TV channels in the country. Legislation Insufficient So Far Gambling companies based outside of Norway have been using a loophole in the Norwegian legislation to promote […]