Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Norway's Lotteritilsynet and ØKOKRIM issued joint guidance for banks and financial companies on reporting suspected illegal gambling transactions. The guidance says payment providers must stop transactions known to involve stakes or payouts for gambling without Norwegian authorisation.
The guidance clarifies payment firms' obligations when they identify transactions linked to unauthorised gambling.
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