Norway Blocks 57 Illegal Gambling Sites Amid Regulatory Crackdown

In a decisive move to combat unauthorized online gambling, Norwegian regulators have blocked access to 57 websites deemed to be operating without a national license. The crackdown is part of an ongoing strategy by Lotteritilsynet, the country's gaming regulator, to protect players and uphold strict standards in the digital gambling space.

Officials confirmed that most of the blocked platforms targeted Norwegian users with predatory marketing tactics and failed to meet local compliance obligations. Regulators have also increased outreach efforts to educate the public on how to identify legal operators and avoid black-market platforms. The enforcement campaign is widely seen as a signal to international operators that Norway will not tolerate circumvention of its licensing framework.