Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Norway's Lotteritilsynet extended exemptions from the bingo regulations until 11 May 2020. The regulator said the extension followed the public advice and recommendations relating to coronavirus; it had previously issued exemptions on 16 and 27 March and extended them on 13 April.
Bingo operators have additional time under the exemptions, with the current period running to 11 May.
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Norway’s Lottery Authority said gambling organisers covered by the Gambling Act and regulations must comply with anti-money-laundering rules. The authority listed Norsk Tipping, Norsk Rikstoto, large lottery providers, bingo agents, ship-based gambling providers and organisers of the national tournament poker championship among those covered.
Every organiser of gambling that needs a permit under the Gambling Act and its regulations falls within the money-laundering rules. The page shows an update date of 06.11.2026.
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