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Norway Jurisdiction News
Norsk Tipping slapped with $427,000 fine in Norway
22 Oct 2024
The company was fined by the Norwegian GFA following an incident in March of 2024, in which the operator reportedly overpaid a player.
Several gaming companies announce they are pulling out of Norway
14 Sep 2023
The companies behind Unibet, Betsson, ComeOn and bet365 have been operating illegally in Norway for several years. They are in the process of withdrawing from the Norwegian market.
NetEnt's Mega Fortune drops €4.9 million jackpot
23 Sep 2016
A Betsson player from Norway became the second multi-millionaire crowned this year with the help of Mega Fortune.
Northern Lights Casino introduces NRVNA
28 Jul 2016
The casino has added NetEnt's outer space-themed slot and now accepts players from seven new countries.
Norway considers blocking online gambling
2 Mar 2011
Norwegian government considers blocking foreign online gambling sites.
Norwegian pro wins WSOP mixed event, $260,497
29 Jun 2010
Sigurd Eskeland won the $2,500 Mixed Games championship at the World Series of Poker on Tuesday morning, claiming a WSOP gold bracelet and $260,497 in prize money.
Norwegian consumers despair as transaction blocking kicks in
1 Jun 2010
Right2bet discusses Norway becoming blocking financial transactions to prohibit their citizens from using unlicensed foreign gambling operators.
Ivobank supports Norwegian Kroner
30 Jun 2009
Ivobank has announced that it is supporting the Norwegian Kroner to facilitate payment from Norwegian customers.
Drop out's a poker ace at just 20, with millions in the bank
14 Jan 2009
International news brief: Obrestad is a poker phenomenon: a high-school drop-out and under-age gambler who has become a record-breaking champion.
Norway passes its own version of the UIGEA
11 Dec 2008
Report: The Norwegian parliament passed a proposal this week that mimics the United States' Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act and bans financial transactions between the Norwegians and online gambling operators.
Online Poker Pro Scandinavia on top
23 Nov 2007
Online Poker Pro Scandinavia, a new magazine devoted exclusively to Internet poker, is now the largest poker publication in Scandinavia.
Norway proposes gambling law amendments
21 Nov 2007
International News Brief: Norway's government proposes amendment to gambling laws to make it illegal for Norwegian financial institutions to process payments for online gaming websites.
Norway ends charity slots
25 Jun 2007
International News Brief: Volunteer organisations and charities in Norway such as the Red Cross have for years made oodles of money by operating their own slot machines, but authorities are about to put an end to that.
EFTA slot decision released
15 Mar 2007
The EFTA Court has released its decision on whether Norway's national
legislation intended to introduce a monopoly for slot machines was in
conformity with EFTA's internal market regulations.
FHM/Purple Lounge Poker Tour Qualifiers Launched
10 Jul 2006
The qualifying tournaments for the Norwegian FHM/Purple Lounge Poker Tour started in earnest this month with sponsor Purple Lounge offering ten opportunities to win a free seat on the tour.
Purple Lounge Offers Chance at Norway Tour
7 Jul 2006
The qualifying tournaments for the Norwegian FHM/Purple Lounge Poker Tour started in earnest this month with sponsor Purple Lounge offering ten opportunities to win a free seat on the tour.
PokerLoco Growth Continues
13 Jun 2006
PokerLoco continues to grow on the Nordic market and Sweden has quickly become its largest market.
Small Town Poker Tour Adds Events
13 Mar 2006
The Small Town Poker Tour announces that in addition to Denmark, they are planning events in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Estonia.
Norwegian Online Gambling Ban Finds Support
10 Jun 2005
International News Brief: A parliamentary majority now supports the idea of forbidding Norwegian citizens from participating in gambling operations based on foreign-based web sites.
Bookies Bet on Havel for Peace Prize
17 Sep 2004
International News Brief: The former Czech president Vaclav Havel is a favourite to win this year's Nobel Peace Prize, while the US President, George Bush, is a rank outsider, the first bookmaker to take bets on the award says.
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