Norway is informed that it’s most anticipated online casino payment processing ban is in violation of EFTA regulations with regard to the free movement of gambling services within its member nations. The European Free Trade Association’s Surveillance Authority has informed Norwegian officials that a plan to execute blocked payments to online casinos similar to the USA’s UIGEA bill breaks free trade rules for the Internal Market of member nations. Norway is trying to establish a ban on online casino banking payment processes to all online gambling websites, with only state gambling monopolies excused. Continue

After obtaining the proposed legislation of online gambling that Belgium passed, it was then regarded as unsatisfactory by the European Commission at adhering to EC requirements. The Belgian online casino legislation was found wanting in a few areas according to the EU, and specifically in the clause requiring all online casino operators to be established within the country. Continue