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Norway’s Lotteritilsynet accepts applications for onboard ship gambling

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Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)

Norwegian shipping companies operating year-round routes between Norwegian and foreign ports may apply to Lotteritilsynet for permission to offer gambling aboard ships. Eligible games include approved card games, roulette and terminal games; they carry an 18-year age limit and must be confined to a designated area. At least 20% of profits must go to approved organisations.

Shipping companies must meet licensing, age-limit and charitable-contribution conditions to offer onboard gambling.

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