Key Takeaways
- The new governing coalition in Norway plans to liberalize the gambling market and allow market access to foreign operators.
- Currently there are two state monopolies, Norsk Tipping and Norsk Rikstoto.
- November sees the launch of the first nationally regulated internet gambling from Norsk Tipping – A total of 64 online games are being offered.
- A 2012 government report indicates the the new laws may follow a more free market approach than other European countries have adopted.
The new governing coalition in Norway, which takes power on October 14, has said that it plans to liberalize the Norwegian online gambling market and allow market access to foreign operators.
