Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
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.
Operators targeting Norwegian players illegally face an additional form of blocking.
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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.
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.
Norway’s Gambling Authority says it works with overseas authorities and industry representatives to explain the Norwegian gambling model and address violations of its rules. It reports contact with authorities and experts in Finland, Denmark, Sweden, the USA and the UK over the past year, and participation in international regulatory groups and a WHO expert group.