Best online casinos in Norway

Check local rules first

Rules on online gambling differ by country and can change. Check what applies where you live before you sign up at any casino, including the ones on this page.

Names you will recognise

These international names come up often when people in Norway search for an online casino:

• LeoVegas, a mobile-first casino that built its name on the slogan "King of Mobile Casino". (website · alternatives)
• Unibet, a big European brand covering sports betting, casino and poker under one account. (website · alternatives)
• Mr Green, recognisable by its green top-hatted gentleman mascot. (website · alternatives)
• Casumo, known for a playful, gamified style with rewards tied to your progress. (website · alternatives)

We are not going to quote their welcome offers: they change, and their own sites are the only reliable source. Check their current offer there.

Our picks for players in Norway

Our ranking for Norway leans towards value and simplicity. Long, dark winter evenings mean long sessions, and long sessions reward a bonus that gives you room to play.

How to choose between the top three

CasinoWinner if you play several times a week and want the biggest boost. Its 300% match is the largest in the group. The catch with any big match is wagering: more bonus means more to play through before it can be withdrawn. Read how it works in our wagering guide. Against another big international name, see CasinoWinner vs 888casino.

ZeSlots if slots are all you play. The lobby is organised around them, and a 250% match is still generous. Coming from LeoVegas? ZeSlots vs LeoVegas compares them fairly.

CasinoPurple if you would rather keep things uncomplicated. A 100% match is the easiest bonus to keep track of, and you get live dealer tables as well as slots. Against Unibet, see CasinoPurple vs Unibet.

The app question

Ask most players where they play and the answer is often "on my phone". All six casinos above have an app for iPhone and Android, installed directly from the casino website rather than through a store. It takes a minute, and afterwards the casino opens like any other app. Our casino apps guide covers both systems.

What to check before you deposit

• The cashier. Look at the methods shown for your country, for withdrawals as well as deposits.
• The code. Type it during your first deposit. If it is refused, our claiming guide lists the usual causes.
• Verification. Complete it early, before you have a withdrawal waiting.
• Limits. Set a deposit limit before you start, while your head is clear.

Live tables on a winter evening

Five of the six casinos above have live dealer tables: CasinoWinner, ZeSlots, CasinoPurple, YourWin24 and Cas2Bet. A dealer, a real wheel or a real shoe of cards, and a chat window. It is the closest an online casino gets to an evening out, and it can be a pleasant change from slots. LuckySlotPlay is the exception, with a lobby built around slots, crash games and instant games.

Two things to know before you sit down. First, live games often count differently towards bonus wagering than slots do, so check the bonus terms if you are playing with a welcome bonus. Second, rounds come quickly, so set a stake per hand and a session budget before the first deal. Our live casino guide covers the rest.

A plan for your first month

• Week one: try LuckySlotPlay with LUCK5 if you want a free look at a new site, or go straight to the casino whose offer suits you.
• Week two: if you chose a match bonus, keep an eye on your wagering progress in the account section.
• Week three: look at your deposits so far. If they are higher than you planned, lower your limit.
• Week four: decide whether the casino is still fun. If it is not, close the account; you can compare others on our compare page.

Safer play

Play with money set aside for entertainment and stop when it is gone. All six casinos offer deposit limits and time-outs in the account settings. If gambling has stopped being fun, Gambling Therapy provides free, confidential support. Our responsible gambling page has more.