Norway’s state-owned operator, Norsk Tipping, has launched an internal review of its relationship with Sportradar following reports linking the company to illegal gambling platforms.
The move comes after increased scrutiny of Sportradar in recent weeks. The company provides sportsbook infrastructure and odds-related services worth up to NOK 30m ($3.23m) annually to Norsk Tipping.
Roger Soleim, Norsk Tipping CCO, confirmed that the operator will follow up directly with Sportradar to clarify the situation and assess any potential risks tied to the partnership.
The Norwegian Football Association, which uses Sportradar for betting monitoring and match-fixing detection, is also assessing the situation.
Sportradar has recently issued a statement rejecting these claims. In its statement, Sportradar said it works exclusively with licensed operators and follows strict compliance and due diligence standards across its global operations.
Sportradar CEO Carsten Koerl has released an open letter to shareholders, partners and the “global sports community,” regarding the accusations.
Norsk Tipping’s decision to apply increased scrutiny does not come as a surprise, given its recent regulatory challenges. Norsk Tipping has faced more than NOK 100m in fines over the past few years due to failures related to technology, player protection and anti-money laundering controls.
The most recent penalty saw the Norwegian Gambling Authority fine Norsk Tipping NOK 1m for deficiencies in its anti-money laundering systems. The sanction, announced last year, has just recently been formally confirmed.
In November 2025, Norsk Tipping accepted a NOK 25m fine from the Norwegian Lottery Authority after a technical error in an April 2025 lottery super draw led to 52 incorrect winners being announced.
The development comes at a time when suppliers serving regulated betting markets are under continued pressure to demonstrate strong controls, particularly as they expand internationally and deepen relationships with operators and sports bodies
