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Norway election result preserves Norsk Tipping monopoly for next four years

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The Labour Party’s general election victory is expected to preserve Norway’s gambling monopoly under state operator Norsk Tipping for the next four years. The company faced criticism over gaming errors and control failures, while Lotteritilsynet announced reviews of Lotto, Eurojackpot and Vikinglotto; the source also reports that chief executive Tonje Sagstuen resigned after an incorrect Eurojackpot prize notification.

The expected continuation of the monopoly keeps Norsk Tipping as the state operator while the regulator reviews its products.

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