Key Takeaways
- The Norwegian Gaming and Foundation Authority, has followed up on the letter it sent to internet loggers and affiliates in August, with another directly addressed to operators and celebrities used to promote online
- The letter explains that all online gambling not conducted by Norsk Tipping is illegal in Norway, and “urges” operators to stop accepting Norwegian customers and stop marketing online gambing in the country.
- The letter has been sent to a list of operators including PokerStars, Betsson and Unibet as well as to eight celebrity “ambassadors” including those representing ComeOn, NordicBet, Betsson and Unibet.
The Norwegian Gaming and Foundation Authority has followed up on the letter it sent to internet bloggers and affiliates in August, with another directly addressed to operators and celebrities used to promote online gambling.
The letter explains that all online gambling not conducted by Norsk Tipping is illegal in Norway, and “urges” operators to stop accepting Norwegian customers and stop marketing online gambling in the country.
The detailed legal provisions which cover gambling and gambling advertising are explicitly referenced, together with a list of factors which the regulator takes into account when determining what activities qualify as being against the law.
