Norway’s Lotteritilsynet said it used DNS blocking for the first time to restrict access to 57 gambling sites operated by 23 firms. Internet users attempting to reach the sites are redirected to a warning page or receive an error message, according to the report.
The blocks restrict access to unlicensed gambling sites and signal a new enforcement tool for operators targeting Norway.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindred, ComeOn Group | Not stated | Lotteritilsynet blocks 57 illegal gambling sites in Norway | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | Lotteritilsynet blocks 57 illegal gambling sites in first DNS round | Not stated | |
| O Kristoffersen Bingodrift, Royal Bingodrift | NOK 16,000 | Lotteritilsynet fines four bingo operators over AML breaches | Not stated | |
| BML Group, Betsson | Not stated | Lotteritilsynet orders BML Group to stop offering gambling in Norway | Not stated | |
| Lyoness, myWorld Norway | Not stated | Norway's gaming authority orders Lyoness to cease pyramid scheme activity | Not stated |
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Norway’s Progress Party has reaffirmed its campaign to replace the state gambling monopoly with a licensing system. Speaking at the Norwegian Online Gaming Association’s annual conference, Himanshu Gulati said the party would prioritise licensing if government changed; the party has supported the proposal since 2021.
Norway’s Lottery Authority published guidance on 8 June 2026 covering workplace lotteries, bingo and similar gambling. Organisations and individuals may offer games with annual gross turnover of up to NOK200,000 without permission, but profits generally must go to a non-profit purpose; games exceeding that threshold require prior permission for eligible organisations.
Norway’s government has announced a national strategy to address gambling harms from 2026 to 2029, with prevention, treatment and research measures but no regulatory changes. Lotteritilsynet and Medietilsynet will share responsibilities with health authorities, while plans include expanded surveys, a nationwide harms study and annual forums with operators.
Norway introduced DNS blocking of illegal gambling websites in 2025, the Norwegian Gambling Authority said. The measure adds to a 2010 payment-blocking system and a ban on foreign-broadcast gambling television adverts that took effect in 2021.
An overview of Norway’s online casino market cites a Statista projection of USD 346.29 million in revenue for 2025. It also says the Norwegian Gaming and Foundation Authority is taking steps towards DNS blocking of unlicensed gambling sites following a legislative amendment introduced in early 2025.