Delays to Norway's Liberalization of Online Gaming May Not Threaten Live Poker Plans Delays to Norway's Liberalization of Online Gaming May Not Threaten Live Poker Plans
Michael & Christa Richert, SXC Standard Restrictions
Key Takeaways
  • Norway’s coalition government is expected to delay new gambling laws following questions from the European Free Trade Area (EFTA).
  • Yesterday the Lotteritilsynet—Norwegian regulator—sent the Culture Ministry its recommendations for how live poker tournaments could be regulated.
  • The proposals include limiting the event buyins to a maximum of 10,000 NOK ($1,650) and giving 5% of the prize pool to charity.

Norway’s coalition government is expected to delay new gambling laws following questions from the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). Norway is not a member of the EU; but as an EFTA country, is expected to comply with many EU regulations.