Limits on player losses on electronic games in Norway’s bingo halls have been proposed by the Ministry of Culture and Equality.
From January 1 next year, the government plans to introduce loss limits of NOK900 (£66.96) per day and NOK4,000 (£297.64) per month. The limits would bring electronic games in bingo halls in line with bingo products offered by state-owned operator Norsk Tipping’s Belago machines.
Furthermore, plans for players to provide identification and for all bingo games to be registered have been outlined with the aim of achieving stronger compliance with anti-money laundering rules.
Culture and Equality Minister Lubna Jaffery said the plans will also look to prevent and limit problem gambling.
“The most important thing for us is consideration for the players and their relatives. Loss limits are important to prevent and limit gambling problems,” Jaffery said.
“That is why we are now proposing a ceiling for how much each individual can lose.”
The changes would mean operators will get a “full overview of each player’s cashflow and gaming activity,” a government press release said.
