Facebook Pages of "Illegal" Online Gambling Removed in Norway
Key Takeaways
  • According to the press statement, 20 examples of Facebook Pages were submitted to the social networking giant to demonstrate the illegal marketing of unlicensed operators.
  • All foreign operators that serve Norwegian customers are considered to be operating illegally, although there is little in the regulator’s power to prevent access.

Facebook has heeded the requests of the Norweigan gaming regulator in removing Facebook Pages of operators who are illegally marketing to Norwegian customers.

Linda Vøllestad Westbye, Head of Gambling for the Norweigan regulator, stated that it was “very positive” Facebook was complying with Norwegian law.