Tag Archives: Medietilsynet

Lottstift issues influencer warnings to social media platforms 

SBC News Lottstift issues influencer warnings to social media platforms 

Lottstift, the Gambling Authority of Norway, has stated that it will take a zero-tolerance approach to social media platforms promoting online gambling streams and content. The warning follows the regulator’s ‘serious action’ against Schpell.com for broadcasting several Norwegian influencers promoting online casino games, infringing on Norway’s blackout of gambling advertising. Though promoted on Schpell.com’s portal, the illegal streams were recorded …

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Norsk Tipping told to lower advertising volume by 20% 

SBC News Norsk Tipping told to lower advertising volume by 20% 

Norsk Tipping, Norway’s gambling monopoly, has been ordered to cut its advertising spend by “at least 20% in 2023”.  The order has been mandated by Lottstift, the Gambling Authority of Norway, responding to government concerns on the exposure of gambling services to minors and vulnerable audiences. As such, the management of Norsk Tipping must present a plan to reduce advertising …

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Lottstift orders Kindred brands to exit Norway or face extreme penalties

SBC News Lottstift orders Kindred brands to exit Norway or face extreme penalties

The Norwegian Lottery Authority (Lottstift) has repeated its warning to Kindred Group subsidiary Trannel International that it must exit Norway’s online gambling marketplace or face severe consequences.   Restating its Q1 warning, Lottstift demanded that Trannel retire the brands of Unibet, MariaCasino, Storspiller and Bingo.com or face daily coercive fines of NOK 1.2m (€120,000) on Kindred’s Malta-based subsidiary. Should Trannel remain …

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Norway media ordered to comply with Discovery TV gambling blackout 

SBC News Norway media ordered to comply with Discovery TV gambling blackout 

Norwegian gambling authority Lottstift has praised media counterpart Medietilsynet for upholding its decision to continue to ban gambling advertising on all TV formats.  The Norwegian media authority will not review its gambling advertising policies, despite complaints from media broadcasters Telia and Altibox. The firms have urged for rules to be revised as they apparently contradict EEA broadcasting standards. The complaints …

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