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.
The account discusses potential DNS blocking that could affect operators serving Norwegian players without authorisation.
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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.
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.
Norway’s Gambling Authority issued Norsk Rikstoto notice of a proposed fine of up to NOK6m over loss-limit failures affecting certain betting products between December 2022 and September 2025. The authority said 806 customers placed almost NOK4m above their limits across 2,047 instances; Norsk Rikstoto has three weeks to respond before a final decision.
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.