The Ministry of Culture and Gender Equality of Norway has begun a consultation for public feedback on the proposed overhaul of the country’s many fragmented laws related to gaming.
The existing laws were passed in 1995, 1992 and 1927.
Last year Minister Abid Q Raja recommended one policy to rule them all and has produced a draft decree that has the goals of discouraging gambling addiction, protecting minors and created advertising marketing standards to protect consumers.
The review is not intended to include Norway’s lottery and betting monopoly Norsk Tipping or its racing monopoly, Rikstoto. But it has recommended folding both into one department.
The Ministry also recommends strengthening penalties and restrictions for unlicensed operators, including fines and infringement fees. It also plans to crack down on advertising of unlicensed operators.
