Finland’s government has outlined the legislative pathway towards the creation of a regulated gambling market by 2026.
The Ministry of the Interior has set up a project that will guide the reform of the Finland gambling system as it prepares for the introduction of a licence system.
State-owned Veikkaus’ gaming monopoly will come to an end, with private companies to operate under a gambling licensing model.
The programme begins the process of regulation that the Orpo government has pursued since Finland’s general election in April 2023. The government’s plans are informed by a preliminary study of the gambling system and alternative models, completed in April.
