Nordic Casinos

There’s a certain magic that comes to mind when one thinks of the wonderful and alluring Nordics. Found in northern Europe, this region consists of Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway. Famed for stunning scenery, glorious history and outdoor lifestyle, the Casino Veteran has a soft spot for this part of the world.
Of course, this region also likes to gamble online while playing their favourite slot or casino table games. After a slow initial start, mainly due to tight regulation by individual governments in the region, the online casino sector has grown rapidly in recent times. An example of this can be seen in Denmark where the second quarter of 2017 saw a record revenue of DKK 458m generated by online casinos there.  

Which casino sites can players from the Nordics join?

 
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  • For Swedish players swedish flag casino veteran

    The best online casinos to choose from are Mr Green, 32Red, Casumo, LeoVegas, William Hill, GUTS Casino and 888casino.

  • For Norwegian Players norwegian flag casino veteran

    Norwegian players can play at casinos including 32Red, Casumo, LeoVegas, Casino Palace, GUTS Casino and 888casino.

  • For Danish players danish flag casino veteran

    For players who call Denmark home Bet365 Casino, 888casino, Enzo Casino, LeoVegas Casino and Betway Casino amongst others can be enjoyed. 

  • For Finnish players finnish flag casino veteran

    Finnish players have a wide choice of online casinos including Mr Green, 32Red, LeoVegas, Casumo, GUTS Casino, William Hill and Thrills Casino. 

  • For Icelandic players icelandic flag casino veteran

    When not enjoying the Blue Lagoon, Icelandic casino players can log onto Mr Green, Omni Slots, Bet 365 Casino, Spin Palace and Bet Victor casino to name just a few.

The above casinos are just some that players can choose from – players are advised to do their own research in their specific country for the full lowdown.

Online gambling regulations and rules in the Nordics

Each country in the Nordics has a different set of rules and regulations on what players can do or what operators they will allow in a certain country. Here is the information players need to know for each country:

  • For Sweden 

    in Sweden, the online gambling sector is monopolised by a state-run organisation called Svenska Spel. This is the only online operator that the Swedish government have ever issued an operating license to! Players can opt to play online with foreign online casino operators as long as they are licensed as well. However, in an effort to persuade people to use the government Svenska Spel sites, a hefty tax is payable on any winnings in Sweden from overseas online casinos.

  • For Norway 

    players who want the best online casinos in Norway must be over 18 to play. Online gambling in Norway is perfectly legal but is also monopolised by the state, as in Sweden. In Norway, the only two technically legal state-backed online casino operators are Norsk Tipping and Norsk Rikstoto. Online casino sites overseas were banned after a 2008 law passed by the Norwegian government. However, many Norwegians still gamble freely with overseas casino sites.

  • For Denmark 

    out of all the Nordic countries, Denmark may be the one that has become most open to online casino sites and gambling. A law passed in 2012 by the Danish government first made it legal for Danish players to play online with any online casino they fancied. There are no taxes paid on winnings and the payment methods available to use are probably the best choice in this region. 

  • For Finland 

    along with Denmark, Finnish players are the most liberated in the Nordics when it comes to online casino play. Online gambling is fully legal, and much of the gambling in the country is run by state-backed operators including RAY. Although there has been legislation passed since, the main body of law that governs the sector is the 1966 Finnish Lotteries Act. Although Finnish players technically should only use the state-backed operators, in reality the Finnish government have no problem with players using foreign online casino sites.

  • For Iceland 

    okay, here is the one that will shock players the most! Online casinos and online gambling are technically illegal in Iceland under the 2016 Criminal Code. However, it is reported that some Icelandic residents still gamble online via foreign online casinos with no action taken against them. It seems the Icelandic government has little power over the foreign online casinos which are not bound by the Criminal Code or legislation present within the country. As long as overseas online casinos have a license, they are free to operate.

Online casino play in the Nordics is fun for all

The Nordic countries are not only great places to live but are also superb places to play at online casinos. Although certain countries have strict regulations in place, they all offer players plenty of ways to enjoy online gaming.