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Norway

Norway does not operate an open commercial licensing market. Norsk Tipping holds exclusive rights for several higher-risk products, while Norsk Rikstoto covers horse-race betting. Lotteries, bingo and non-profit gambling may receive separate permissions.

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Norway — regulation and licence verification guide
A map provides orientation; only the competent register can verify a specific offer.
General frameworkExclusive rights and limited permissions
Reference authorityLotteri- og stiftelsestilsynet (Norwegian Gaming and Foundation Authority)
Review date21 September 2026

What the framework covers

What the framework covers

Norsk Tipping supplies lotteries, sports betting, casino-style games and bingo within the national framework; Norsk Rikstoto is the exclusive horse-race betting provider. Other permissions apply to specified categories.

How to check an offer

How to check an offer

Start with the authority’s page identifying permitted providers and look for the legal-gambling mark. For an association, lottery or bingo activity, use the register and match the organiser, product category and permission period.

What not to infer

What not to infer

Norwegian language, krone payments or an overseas licence do not establish Norwegian permission. A successful or failed payment is not a substitute for the official register.

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Verification in five checks

  1. 01Identify the player’s physical location and applicable law.
  2. 02Open the authority’s official website, never a copied register.
  3. 03Match the legal entity and exact domain character by character.
  4. 04Compare the offered product with the genuinely permitted activities.
  5. 05Check status and date, then retain the source consulted.

Official sources to consult

Lotteritilsynet — opérateurs autorisés en NorvègePengespillregisteret — registre officiel des autorisations

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who regulates gambling in Norway?

Lotteri- og stiftelsestilsynet (Norwegian Gaming and Foundation Authority) is the reference authority identified in this guide. Competence may still vary by product or territory, so the official sources below remain decisive.

How can I check whether a site is authorised in Norway?

Start with the authority’s page identifying permitted providers and look for the legal-gambling mark. For an association, lottery or bingo activity, use the register and match the organiser, product category and permission period.

Is a foreign licence enough in Norway?

Norwegian language, krone payments or an overseas licence do not establish Norwegian permission. A successful or failed payment is not a substitute for the official register.

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