Norway Gambling

Ivobank supports Norwegian Kroner

Ivobank has announced that it is supporting the Norwegian Kroner to facilitate payment from Norwegian customers. read more

Drop out's a poker ace at just 20, with millions in the bank

International news brief: Obrestad is a poker phenomenon: a high-school drop-out and under-age gambler who has become a record-breaking champion. read more

Norway passes its own version of the UIGEA

Report: The Norwegian parliament passed a proposal this week that mimics the United States' Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act and bans financial transactions between the Norwegians and online gambling operators. read more

Online Poker Pro Scandinavia on top

Online Poker Pro Scandinavia, a new magazine devoted exclusively to Internet poker, is now the largest poker publication in Scandinavia. read more

Norway proposes gambling law amendments

International News Brief: Norway's government proposes amendment to gambling laws to make it illegal for Norwegian financial institutions to process payments for online gaming websites. read more

Norway ends charity slots

International News Brief: Volunteer organisations and charities in Norway such as the Red Cross have for years made oodles of money by operating their own slot machines, but authorities are about to put an end to that. read more

EFTA court releases decision

The EFTA Court emphasize that an international provider cannot be denied access to any market if that country's monopolistic system is neither appropriate, proportionate nor necessary. read more

EFTA slot decision released

The EFTA Court has released its decision on whether Norway's national legislation intended to introduce a monopoly for slot machines was in conformity with EFTA's internal market regulations. read more

Norwegians betting more and more

International News Brief: Norway's top research group will try to determine what percentage of the population is addicted to gambling as the amount of money spent on games of chance spirals upward. read more

FHM/Purple Lounge Poker Tour Qualifiers Launched

The qualifying tournaments for the Norwegian FHM/Purple Lounge Poker Tour started in earnest this month with sponsor Purple Lounge offering ten opportunities to win a free seat on the tour. read more