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Norwegian government sets four-year plan to address youth gambling harm

Regulation

Norway’s government announced a four-year plan running through 2029 to prevent and treat problem gambling, with children and young adults aged 9 to 25 among its target groups. The government said the plan is non-regulatory and will not change legal gaming access, betting limits or age restrictions; it includes expanded treatment and education initiatives.

Operators and regulators can expect prevention and treatment initiatives without changes to Norway’s stated access rules or betting limits.

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