Casinos in Norway: 2026 guide
None of the operators listed below holds a licence of this country — all of them work under foreign licences.
Norway maintains one of the strictest models in Europe — a state monopoly. Only the state operators Norsk Tipping (lotteries, slots, betting) and Norsk Rikstoto (horse racing) may legally run gambling; private online casinos receive no licences. The regulator Lotteritilsynet fights offshore operators by restricting payments and advertising, yet players who use foreign sites operate in a legal grey area and are generally not prosecuted. There are no land-based casinos in the country. The currency is the Norwegian krone; bank cards are used for payments, though banks may block transactions to unlicensed operators. Winnings from state games are usually untaxed. Tighter control of cross-border gambling is planned.
Top online casinos — Norway
FAQ: casinos and laws — Norway
Are online casinos legal in Norway?
In short: it depends on the type of games and on whether Norway recognises the operator's licence. The full breakdown is in the "Regulation" block at the top of the page, and below are 48 brands that actually accept players from this jurisdiction.
Which licences do the casinos available in Norway hold?
The brands available here run under these licences: Curaçao Gaming Authority, Malta Gaming Authority, Spelinspektionen (Swedish Gambling Authority), Spillemyndigheden (Danish Gambling Authority). Each operator's regulator is listed in the "Key facts" block of its review — 48 casinos in this shortlist.
How many casinos are available to players from Norway?
Our atlas lists 48 online casinos relevant to this jurisdiction. Every review shows when it was last edited.
What criteria are the casinos selected by?
We weigh the licence and how well it's recognised in the jurisdiction, the brand's real availability to the country's players, payout speed, local payment methods and the operator's reputation.


















