SectorWire
SearchRegister
MenuClose

Norwegian authorities coordinate protection measures for young people

Regulation

Norway's Gaming Authority, Consumer Authority and Media Authority are coordinating efforts to protect young people from gambling-related harm. The Gaming Authority said casino games were cited as the main problem by 64% of helpline users who identified as having a gambling problem; 35% of those users were under 25 in 2024, up from 33% in 2023.

The joint effort may shape protections for gaming and gambling products used by young people in Norway.

Request a correction

Flag an issue

Keep reading

Regulation

Swedish government investigates gambling risks among young people

Sweden’s government has launched an inquiry into gambling among children and young adults, examining licensed and unlicensed operators and exposure to advertising. The inquiry will consider marketing restrictions, mandatory play and time limits, young people’s financial health and support through the Spelpaus self-exclusion register; it must report by February 2028.

Continue reading