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Times Of Malta

A modern casino bonus: The Norwegian style

The primary online gambling laws in Norway are the Gaming Scheme Act and the Lottery Act, encompassing all relevant information related to gambling. In compliance with these laws, players under the age of 18 are not permitted to engage in gambling activities within Norway. Due to the strictness of Norwegian gambling laws, both players and operators…

Bonuses ・ 18 August 2023

Retail Technology Innovation Hub

The rise of online gambling in Ireland and UK

Thanks to the increased accessibility and all the latest tech innovations, the hype behind web-based gaming is unlikely to cease, and if you wanted to learn more about its development in Ireland and the UK, this article is perfect for you. At the moment, the United Kingdom is the largest regulated online gambling market in the world, with a total…

Industry ・ 22 March 2023

The Cork Ireland

Crypto Gambling: What You Need to Know

13 January 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Following on from a stellar year of development and innovation, crypto gambling is all set to undergo a new era of mainstream popularity in 2023. The growth of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology has already begun to impact several areas of the gaming industry in recent months, with iGaming -…

Crypto ・ 14 January 2023

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Laws Vs. Reality: What It's Like For Norwegians To Play At Online Casinos

The iGaming industry is booming worldwide, and more countries have amended existing laws to embrace the sector. However, there are still countries where all forms of casino and sports betting practices are illegal, one of which is Norway. On paper, strict rules technically prohibit all gambling practices in the country. But, there are some online…

Sports ・ 15 December 2022

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The Cork Ireland

The Emergence of Online Casinos: Did highstreet Casinos go out of style?

27 June 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Over the past decade, the constant growth of online casinos has started to pose a real financial danger to land-based gambling establishments in Cork. And according to financial experts, the economic failure of brick-and-mortar gambling sites has directly translated into a further evolution of the…

Covid ・ 27 June 2022

Times Of Malta

Stricter gambling regulations in Norway for ads on national TV

Medietilsynet, the Norwegian Media Authority, has ordered the country's largest TV distributors to stop advertising from foreign igaming companies. The measure comes amid a general suppression of gambling related ads in the Scandinavian nation after a widespread investigation last year that revealed breaches on Discovery Network channels FEM, MAX,…

Law ・ 06 June 2022

Lexology

In review: licensing and taxation of gambling activities in Ireland

i Legislation and jurisprudence There are a number of different, parallel legislative regimes that control and regulate gambling in Ireland: the Betting Acts, which govern betting in Ireland; the Gaming and Lotteries Acts, which govern gaming, lotteries and other similar activities; the National Lottery Act 2013, which governs the Irish National…

Finance ・ 11 May 2022

Lexology

A general introduction to gambling law in Ireland

Many forms of gambling have been regulated in Ireland for centuries. Irish law distinguishes primarily between three main forms of gambling: betting, gaming and lotteries. Betting Betting is governed by the Betting Act 1931, as amended by the Betting (Amendment) Act 2015 (the Betting Acts). The word'bet' is not defined in Irish law. Instead, the…

Law ・ 11 May 2022

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Laws and Features of Gambling Business in Ireland

Gambling commissions such as the one in the UK are authoritative regulatory bodies, but they don't govern Northern Ireland. This territory operates under a single law that dates back to before the 1990s - and casino games, betting, and lottery are all included in it. However, certain online casino Ireland operators are taking advantage of this…

Lottery ・ 02 November 2021

EconoTimes

A look into gambling laws in Scandinavia

With the growth of online gaming, most countries have had to take a decisive stance on whether they wish to legalize gambling altogether. Unlike the traditional brick-and-mortar casinos, whose regulation and control was easier, online gaming quickly permeates borders, thus necessitating the adoption of decisive measures. Among the Scandinavian…

Law ・ 29 October 2021

The Dubrovnik Times

Online Gambling Legalization Law 2021

Since the Covid 19 pandemic struck, research shows significant growth in the online casino industry. It comes as no surprise as strict lockdown measures have kept millions of people indoors. In addition, many governments worldwide have taken note of the online gambling industry's growth and updated gambling laws to protect consumers. In the…

Covid ・ 18 August 2021

SBC News

Lottstift demands Betsson BLM terminate all Norwegian marketing activities.

Lottstift has issued a stern warning to BLM Group, the Malta-based marketing subsidiary of Betsson AB, ordering the company to terminate all activities targeting Norwegian consumers. Norway's gambling regulator has cited multiple instances of BLM Group infringing Norway's advertising codes to promote the brands of Betsson, Betsafe, NordicBet,…

Gaming Authorities ・ 06 July 2021

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Times Of Malta

Norway presents new Gambling Act to combat unlicensed gambling

Last June, Norway's Minister of Culture and Gender Equality presented a new Gambling Act, with the main aim of helping the country combat unlicensed gambling. "With this law we are taking a harder line than before. Why? Because we have had enough," said Minister Abid Raja when presenting the new law. The new bill - originally proposed in June 2020…

Law ・ 06 July 2021

European Gaming

Norwegian Government Introduces New Legislation to Crack Down on Unlicenced Operators

The Norwegian government has introduced new legislation to crack down on unlicenced operators and affiliates promoting them. The new legislation unifies the country's previous Lottery Act, Gambling Act and Totalisator Act while maintaining the market monopoly shared by Norsk Tipping and Norsk Rikstoto by "strengthening the exclusive rights…

Law ・ 22 June 2021

European Gaming

Norway set to reform gambling laws

The gambling industry is rapidly growing and taking over everything. With the development of the Internet and people's engagement in social networks, online casinos have risen in number greatly. It has even evolved during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Different forms of gambling in general require different management systems and many countries…

Law ・ 20 June 2021