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Norway’s largest opposition party has renewed its attack on the country’s gambling monopoly, arguing that the nation should look to emulate its Scandinavian cousins and open up the online market. With Finland soon to shed its longtime gambling monopoly, Norway remains one of the few European nations to remain committed to a state-owned system. This […]
Flashscore says England vs Mexico is its fourth most-watched match globally so far, drawing 17.5M live followers on the app. Flashscore reported a lift in UK fan engagement ahead of England’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway, citing new usage data from its tournament coverage. The company said it has recorded 2.35M unique UK users and […]
New draft-and-sim title covers Eliteserien and the Norwegian Cup, with player and team data from 2005 to 2026. Kongebonus has launched 30-0 Kongeserien, a football draft and simulation game built around Norway’s Eliteserien and the Norwegian Cup. The game is available now via Kongebonus. The company positions 30-0 Kongeserien as Norway’s first fantasy-style draft game […]
Kongebonus has launched a dedicated World Cup hub aimed at Norwegian football fans, adding a live discussion and prediction layer to its betting and tournament coverage. The company said the page will go live 1st of June ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Kongebonus positions the hub as the “home of the second screen”, combining […]
By David Nilsen, Editor-in-Chief, Kongebonus European football rarely stays confined within national borders. Teams compete internationally, brands operate globally and sponsorship deals are designed for audiences far beyond a single market. Yet gambling regulation remains firmly national. When these two realities meet, tensions are almost inevitable. That tension was visible during the UEFA Champions League […]
As the only iGaming awards originating from Norway, the Kongebonus Awards are decided entirely by open player voting, offering a rare, unfiltered view into what truly resonates with a dedicated gaming community. Kongebonus Editor-in-Chief, David Nilsen, explains how this year’s results reflect shifting player expectations, highlight both emerging and established studios, and contribute to wider […]
Kongebonus, Norway’s premier source for iGaming news and information on casinos and betting, has named David Nilsen as Editor-in-Chief as the platform strives to enhance player-centric, investigative content. Nilsen assumes the position after several years of contributing behind the scenes at Kongebonus, where he has been instrumental in developing the platform’s editorial structure. In addition […]
Online gambling advertising campaigns could be limited even more in the near future in Norway as they were targeted by the Ministry of Culture. The already restricted advertising campaigns of online gambling companies in Norway could be further limited as the culture minister Linda Hofstad Helleland announced plans to restrict international operators from introducing […]
Norway decided to retain the long-standing gambling monopoly model as it considered it was the one that would provide the safest environment for local players, Atle Hamar, Director General of the Norwegian Gaming Authority (Lotteri- og stiftelsestilsynet) said during the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) conference in Johannesburg, South Africa. The important event was opened […]
New online casino bets on millions of “loyal” Metalheads worldwide… Fans of Metal music and casino gaming now have the perfect platform for their interests. Metal Casino is launching the world’s first gaming site for hard rock enthusiasts. Targeting hundreds of millions of Metal fans worldwide, and having already partnered with some of the genre’s major stars, […]
Betting on the internet has drastically expanded during the last 15 years, as a massive percentage of players turned from betting shops to online operators to quench their everyday betting needs. This trend brought with it the need for new iGaming legislation that would allow for the fairer competition among the various betting sites, protect […]
Lately we have been witnessing many mergers and takeovers. When Clarion Events bought iGaming Business, I had starred at my screen for a couple of hours just before I’ve asked myself if this is one of my biggest surprises that I am going to see in this industry regarding company mergers and takeovers. Well, I […]
We have managed to get an interview with Eastern European Affiliate Manager, Djordje Sokanovic of EnergyCasinoPartners, who has switched from professional poker player to engage with the world of online gambling as he refers to it as “Malta and the other side of the gambling fence called me. I answered.”. Here is our interview with the […]