New draft-and-sim title covers Eliteserien and the Norwegian Cup, with player and team data from 2005 to 2026.

Kongebonus has launched 30-0 Kongeserien, a football draft and simulation game built around Norway’s Eliteserien and the Norwegian Cup. The game is available now via Kongebonus.

The company positions 30-0 Kongeserien as Norway’s first fantasy-style draft game created specifically for the Eliteserien and Norwegian Cup. It includes real clubs, player names and team data spanning 2005 to 2026, letting users draft teams across different eras and simulate a season.

Kongebonus said the Norwegian Cup component introduces knockout dynamics and lower-league upset logic. The game also includes historical and “legacy” sides, including the 1998 national team and a Rosenborg team from the period of its Inter Milan matchups.

David Nilsen, Editor-in-Chief at Kongebonus, said: “We wanted to give Norwegian fans a game that is completely dedicated to our own football, featuring real clubs, seasons and player names from 2005 to 2026.

“What makes Kongebonus different is that we listen closely to our community and move quickly when we see something they will enjoy. We built 30-0 Kongeserien in under 55 hours because this is the kind of football experience fans were asking for.

“This is a living project, and we want supporters to play it, debate the ratings, tell us who is missing and help us fine-tune the database as we add even more historical teams and Easter eggs.”

Kongebonus said it plans to expand the database based on community feedback, including requests for missing players, rating adjustments and additional historical teams.

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Kongebonus has been named the exclusive launch partner for BetFriday, introducing the newly launched online casino and sports betting operator to its community. BetFriday launched in May, with Kongebonus saying the operator was assessed using its 24-point methodology.

Kongebonus said the review covered areas including terms and conditions, usability, payment processing and bonuses, positioning the process as a transparency-focused audit before promoting a new brand to its audience.

BetFriday said its product combines casino and sports betting, offering more than 5,100 casino games from over 100 providers alongside a curated lobby, live casino content, and pre-match and live sports betting. The operator also highlighted 24/7 customer support and a “modern payment experience.”

A key part of the BetFriday proposition is its “no-sticky bonus structure,” which the company said is designed to give players more control over how bonus funds are used and managed.

David Nilsen, Editor-in-Chief at Kongebonus, said: “Securing exclusive launches with brands like BetFriday is a testament to the trust and brand equity we have built with the Kongebonus community. Our goal has never been just to list sites, but to act as a community watchdog and give our members a clearer view of which brands meet the standards we expect.

“BetFriday has been reviewed through our thorough 24-point methodology, and this launch is a direct result of our focus on raising standards around transparency and giving players greater confidence when choosing a new brand.”

BetFriday’s CMO, added: “When we decided to bring the BetFriday experience to market, partnering with Kongebonus was a natural choice. Players value transparency above all else, so aligning ourselves with one of the most trusted and rigorous player-facing resources in the market was the logical step.

“Our brand is built on the principle of fair play and fast rewards, and Kongebonus’ community watchdog reputation provides the right platform for our launch. We are pleased to introduce BetFriday through a partner that understands what players expect from a new online casino.”

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Kongebonus, the premier provider of iGaming news and all things casino and betting in Norway, has revealed the winners of the Kongebonus Awards 2025, with this year’s outcomes disclosed alongside ICE Barcelona.

The Kongebonus Awards, the sole iGaming awards from Norway, are determined by a mix of votes from actual players nationwide and editorial assessments, with this year’s edition reflecting a noticeable change in both reach and participation. The awards garnered a total of 1,192 verified votes, reflecting a 25% rise from the previous year, highlighting their increasing significance for players and industry stakeholders.

Among those rejoicing in triumph this year, Print Studios earned the prestigious Best New Slot award for Uncle Profit. Filip Wargeus, Chief Commercial Officer at Print Studios, stated: “This is incredibly meaningful to us. It’s a genuine reflection of the entire team that our efforts are succeeding and are valued by fans, players, and communities.

ELK Studios was acknowledged as the Most Innovative Game Developer, obtaining 24.75% of the votes, with Jacob Nordwall, Head of Marketing at ELK Studios, stating: “Winning the Most Innovative Game Provider award in 2025 from the Kongebonus Awards is significant for us, particularly since it is solely determined by the Norwegian player community. This strongly shows that our efforts are valued and genuinely connect with players in Norway, and that our commitment to remaining innovative and advancing the industry is being acknowledged.”

Other significant winners featured Push Gaming, recognized as Best Game Developer 2025, while Pragmatic Play’s Gates of Olympus earned the Readers’ Hall of Fame accolade. In contrast to the other categories, the Hall of Fame honors games that have established enduring popularity and attained legendary status throughout time.

David Nilsen, Editor-in-Chief at Kongebonus, said: “The purpose of the Kongebonus Awards is to showcase which studios, games and suppliers have genuinely stood out over the past year. We are not only looking at commercial success, but at quality, innovation and how well experiences are delivered to players. Because the results are shaped by open voting from Norwegian players, the awards reflect what truly resonates with the community while still maintaining a strong industry perspective.”

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