Norway

News & Analysis

News In Brief: November 21-November 25, 2022

NHS (National Health Service) England said it has opened two new gambling clinics,

Norway Restarts Daily Kindred Fines, Says Operator

Norway has reinstated a series of multi-million euro fines against Kindred, only weeks after a deal to suspend the enforcement was reached, according to the Stockholm-listed operator.

News In Brief: November 7-November 11, 2022

The MGA is preparing crypto and blockchain proposals, nearly a third of British youth have spent money on gambling in the past 12 months and website claims nearly all German-language casino ads are "illegal".

Norway Joins Germany In Questioning Twitch Gambling Streams

Norway is just as annoyed as Germany at a Twitch move to ban only some streamed online casino games from its platform, saying streamers of unlicensed slots are breaking the law, and other European countries could soon follow their lead.

Norwegian Regulator Responds To Illegal Social Media Ad Concern

The Norwegian Gambling Authority has been petitioned by the Norwegian Policy Network on Alcohol and Drugs to investigate and fine companies for allowing illegal gambling advertising on social media.

Research & Reports

Interactive Map: Gambling Advertising Across Europe

Advertising is one of the most hotly discussed topics in the European gambling industry. In this map, VIXIO GamblingCompliance shows the current situation regarding gambling advertising in all jurisdictions. The map highlights the differences among the countries that allow, partially prohibit or forbid gambling advertising.

Effect of Voluntary Limit-Setting on Gamblers' Loyalty

In April 2019, the International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction published online a study which examines the effect of voluntary limit-setting on gamblers’ loyalty.

In the study, the effect of voluntary limit-setting on player loyalty was evaluated over time using data provided by online gambling operator Kindred. Kindred offers a variety of online games including sports betting, bingo, slots, table games, live casino and other games such as keno and videogame-type games.

Norway: New Anti-Money Laundering Regulations Come Into Force

The Regulations on anti-money laundering and terrorist financing (Money Laundering Regulations) (Hvitvaskingsforskriften - LOV 2018) came into effect from October 15, 2018.

Norway: Implementation of the 4th AMLD

The Norwegian Ministry of Finance has launched a public consultation on a new anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) act, which would repeal the AML/CTF Act 2009.

Norway: AML Compliance Practical Guide

This guide on Norway takes a look at the country’s legal framework against money laundering and terrorist financing, which is largely consistent with both the 3rd AMLD/2003 FATF standards, with moves towards the 4th AMLD/2012 FATF standards expected.

In December 2014, FATF released Norway’s most recent mutual evaluation. Although significant amendments to the anti-money laundering and terrorist financing (AML/CTF) regime were introduced in 2009, the country is not aligned with FATF’s non-binding 40 recommendations as updated in 2012.

Data & Forecasts

Gaming Innovation Group Report - 2014 to 2022

Latest quarterly data from Norway-listed Gaming Innovation Group (GiG). The data released for the operator contains the following information: Revenues, cost of sales, gross profit, operating expenses, EBITDA, active users and a breakdown of revenue by geographical area & product line. There are approximately 475 data points in this document.

Betsson Report - 2005 to 2022

Latest quarterly data from Swedish-listed Betsson AB. The data released for the operator contains the following information: Group income, geographical breakdown of income, a sector breakdown of gross profit and share of total gaming activities, registered & active customers and sportsbook detail. There are approximately 2,435 data points in this document.

Kindred Group Report - 2004 to 2022

Latest quarterly data from Swedish-listed Kindred Group. The data released for the operator contains the following information: Gross winnings revenue (GWR), gross profit, profit from operations, betting duties, a geographical & segmental breakdown of GWR, sports betting KPIs and number of active & registered customers. There are approximately 3,000 data points in this document.

LeoVegas Report - 2013 to 2022Q3

Latest quarterly data from Swedish-listed LeoVegas. The data released for the operator contains the following information: Revenue, cost of sales, gross profit, operating expenses, marketing expenses, EBITDA, operating profit, active & depositing customers and a breakdown of revenue & deposits by geography. There are approximately 1,450 data points in this document.

XLMedia Report - 2013 to 2022H1

Latest half-yearly data from UK-listed XLMedia. The data released for the company contains the following information: Revenues by business segment and user location, cost of revenues, gross profit, operating expenses and operating income. There are approximately 370 data points in this document.