A no deposit bonus lets players in Norway try a casino with free spins or a small amount of bonus cash before paying anything in. Below are the casinos that accept players from Norway and currently list such an offer, with the terms that decide whether you can withdraw the winnings.
Are no deposit bonuses legal in Norway?
Only Norsk Tipping and Norsk Rikstoto may offer online gambling to Norwegian residents, and the Gambling Act (pengespilloven) in force since 2023 prohibits marketing gambling that is not licensed in Norway. A no deposit bonus aimed at Norwegian players from any other company is marketing of unlicensed gambling. The Norwegian Gaming Authority (Lotteritilsynet) looks at signs such as Norwegian language content, payments in kroner and the use of Norwegian public figures when it decides whether a foreign site targets Norway.
Playing at a foreign site is not a criminal offence for you as a player, but you are outside Norwegian supervision. If a bonus is withdrawn or winnings are not paid, Lotteritilsynet cannot handle your complaint, and you have to deal with the operator or a foreign regulator.
Tax is the other point to know. Winnings from Norsk Tipping and Norsk Rikstoto are tax-free, but according to the Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten) most other gambling winnings are taxable, and a single win above NOK 10,000 must be reported on your tax return. A win made with free bonus money is still a win for tax purposes.
How do no deposit bonuses work in Norway?
You register, sometimes confirm your email or phone, and the casino credits the bonus. Winnings are bonus money until you meet the wagering requirement, and most offers cap what you can withdraw. Offers can differ by country, so the one shown for Norway may not match what players elsewhere see.
Only Norsk Tipping and Norsk Rikstoto may offer online gambling in Norway, and marketing gambling that is not licensed in Norway is prohibited.
Paying in NOK and local payment methods
Of the 6 casinos on this page, 5 let you play in NOK and 6 accept local payment methods.
Popular deposit methods for players in Norway include Vipps, Visa, Mastercard and Bank Transfer. Playing in NOK avoids conversion fees on every deposit and withdrawal.
What wagering means in NOK
With 40x wagering, a 100 NOK bonus means 100 x 40 = 4,000 NOK in bets before the bonus can be withdrawn. Slots usually count in full; table and live games often count less.
40x is the median wagering among the casinos on this page.
What to check before you claim a no deposit bonus in Norway
- Whether the offer is available to players from Norway
- The wagering requirement and the maximum cashout
- Which games count towards wagering
- Whether you must verify your account before withdrawing
Before you claim
- Check that the casino accepts players from Norway before you register
- Read the bonus terms on the casino's own site
- Set a deposit limit in NOK before you start