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[FONT=arial]Norway is a fairly censorship-free country when it comes to what can be uploaded online, so it stands to reason that many would wonder whether the gambling laws for online casinos in Norway are equally liberal. Despite the overall online freedom, though, a lot of gambling activity is limited.

So, what are the gambling laws in Norway exactly and how can Norwegians play online casino games?

[/FONT][B][SIZE=3][FONT=arial]Gambling in Norway[/FONT][/SIZE][/B]

[FONT=arial]Gambling in Norway may not be illegal but it is strongly regulated. There are two main providers of gambling options, Norsk Rikstoto and Norsk Tipping, which are subject to governmental approval. Norsk Tipping includes games such as the lottery and Keno, while Norsk Rikstoto is the only state-approved provider of horse race betting. Sports betting is pari-mutuel, which means all bets are calculated based on how much is in the pot and any winnings are shared out in this way. Gambling parties in the privacy of your own home are perfectly acceptable, as long as there is no business involvement. The gambling laws are rigorous, but they ensure that Norwegian citizens are as protected as possible when they do play online.

As a result of the government’s strictures, people who opt to play at online casinos do so by using sites that accept Norwegian players but are based overseas. Many such sites exist and offer the same experience a Norwegian would expect if the operators were based in Norway. Many players opt to use e-wallets in order to consolidate their gambling capital, but sites do allow you to deposit krone. There are stipulations on tax for money gained through gambling elsewhere, however, so this should be taken into account if engaging with any overseas gambling in Norway. Some banks might not allow cards to be used when gambling overseas, so this should also be checked with your banking provider.

[/FONT][B][FONT=arial][SIZE=3]Safety and Security [/SIZE]
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[FONT=arial]As well as determining whether the law allows you to gamble in Norway, it’s also useful to look at how safe it is to gamble in Norway.

Online gambling involves inputting personal and sensitive financial information, which could be a target for fraudsters. It is suggested that you choose a site that is licensed officially, as security is more likely to be robust and the casino will strive to make sure all players' personal information and funds are as protected as possible. The site, while not based in Norway, will have Norwegian-speaking customer service teams, and will be well-versed in the Norwegian gaming environment.
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[/COLOR][/FONT][FONT=arial][SIZE=3][B]Privacy and Data[/B]
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[FONT=arial]Norway is stringent when it comes to privacy, too. Despite not being an EU state – and therefore not [URL="https://gdpr.eu/what-is-gdpr/"][U][COLOR=#0563C1][U]having GDPR[/U][/COLOR][/U][/URL] (General Data Protection Regulation) automatically enshrined in Norwegian law, Norway is a member of the EEA (European Economic Area) so it is still bound by it.
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[FONT=arial]The Norwegian government’s commitment to data security is shown through the quick addition of the GDPR act as a [URL="https://www.wr.no/en/news/news/implementing-the-gdpr-in-norway/"][U][COLOR=#0563C1][U]reference clause[/U][/COLOR][/U][/URL] that incorporates it into Norwegian law. Knowing about your privacy and the data laws are important when gambling online, so it’s useful to know how a country might protect its citizens from data breaches.
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[FONT=arial]Certainly, gambling in Norway is less straightforward than in some other countries. While not illegal, the gambling activities permitted by the state are under governmental control to better protect the public. Gambling is permitted via operators based outside Norway, but there are rules on declaration of winnings and on using certain bank cards at online casinos outside Norway. [/FONT]

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