The Norwegian Gambling Authority has formally adopted a NOK 1m fine against Norsk Tipping for weaknesses in its anti-money laundering systems. The penalty, first announced last year, is now final.
As a state-owned company, Norsk Tipping must implement strict AML procedures and systems. However, Lotteritilsynet has concluded that the operator failed to meet these key requirements under the Money Laundering Act.
Review Finds Customer Due Diligence and Source of Funds Weaknesses
The regulator identified five discrepancies during its inspection of the company’s systems. Investigators did not uncover evidence of actual money laundering, but found structural weaknesses and errors in their system.
According to Tatyana Søreide Klepaker, Lawyer at the Norwegian Gambling Authority, “They have not known enough about who the customers are and where the funds they are playing with came from. They need to know this in order to uncover money laundering.” Her statement highlights concerns checking customer backgrounds and their source of funds.
Some of the discrepancies related to historical conditions. Norsk Tipping has since corrected several of the identified failings. The authority has also instructed the operator to implement further safeguards to prevent similar issues from recurring.
Series of Fines Highlights Ongoing Compliance Challenges
The AML penalty adds to a series of enforcement actions faced by the Norsk Tipping recently. In October, regulators approved a NOK 10m fine after 47,000 lottery players were wrongly notified that they had won inflated prizes. The incident raised questions about internal controls and quality assurance processes.
Furthermore, the company has faced scrutiny over errors in lottery draws. When the controversy became public in 2025, former chief executive Tonje Sagstuen stepped down from her role. Authorities also imposed a NOK 46m fine in connection with the case.
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