The role of Norsk Tipping
Article | Last updated: 03/11/2026 | Ministry of Culture and Equality
Norsk Tipping is a government-owned limited company that holds exclusive rights to a number of games being offered in Norway.
The mission of Norsk Tipping is to facilitate a responsible gambling market and prevent gambling-related harm. Efficient operations of the company should ensure that as much revenue as possible is distributed towards nonprofit causes. The company’s profit is divided among the objectives set out in the Gambling Act.
Governance
Norsk Tipping is wholly owned by the Norwegian Government. The Ministry of Culture and Equality administers the governance of the company, and constitutes the general meeting. Norsk Tipping has sector-specific policy objectives. The company is tasked with arranging and communicating gambling activities safely under governmental control, while aiming to prevent any negative consequences of the gambling activities. At the same time, the company must operate efficiently to ensure that as much of the revenue as possible is directed to legally designated nonprofit causes. The company’s operations are governed by the Gambling Act, the general meeting and the company’s Articles of Association.