Worldpay Stops Processing Norwegian Online Gambling Transactions Worldpay Stops Processing Norwegian Online Gambling Transactions
Key Takeaways
  • Global internet payment processing company Worldpay has ceased processing transactions between foreign online gambling companies and consumers in Norway, the Norwegian gambling authority has announced.
  • Worldpay states that it facilitates payment processing for over 150 of the world’s best-known gambling companies, including European giants Bet365, 888, William Hill, Betfair and Ladbrokes.
  • Despite the apparent success with Worldpay’s withdrawal, the Norwegian Gambling Authority’s mandate is unlikely to make a dent in the flow of money between Norwegian punters and foreign gambling companies.

Global internet payment processing company Worldpay has ceased processing transactions between foreign online gambling companies and consumers in Norway, the Norwegian gambling authority has announced.