Gambling age and rules in Norway (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: Gambling has an 18-year age limit in Norway. Norsk Tipping and Norsk Rikstoto hold exclusive rights to the main games, and other operators need a permit.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Minimum age for casinosGambling | Gambling has an 18-year age limit. The ministry may make exceptions for specific games by regulation. [1] |
| Minimum age for lotteriesGambling | Gambling has an 18-year age limit. The ministry may make exceptions for specific games by regulation. [1] |
| Minimum age for sports bettingGambling | Gambling has an 18-year age limit. The ministry may make exceptions for specific games by regulation. [1] |
| Online gamblingGambling | Mostly a state monopoly. Norsk Tipping has the exclusive right to games such as number games, sports betting, casino games and bingo, and Stiftelsen Norsk Rikstoto to horse betting. Other operators need a permit, and licensed online operators show the 'spillmerke' (game mark). [2] |
| Gambling regulatorGambling | The Lotteri- og stiftelsestilsynet (Norwegian Gaming and Foundation Authority). [2] |
Sources
- Lovdata: Lov om pengespill (pengespilloven) (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
- Lotteri- og stiftelsestilsynet: Se hvem som har lov å tilby pengespill i Norge (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.