Location: Finland
Finland receives 50 license applications ahead of 2027 commercial market launch
Around 50 gambling operators have submitted license applications to Finland’s National Police Board since the launch of the country’s new... more
Finland introduces age-based loss limits, but removes 25+ annual loss limit
Finland’s state-owned gambling operator, Veikkaus, will implement a new phased “safety net” system that will monitor and manage age-based... more
With privatization looming, Veikkaus’s fate debated with potential valuation of €4.5 billion
The Finnish state-owned company could be valued in the billions following the transition to a licensed market regime on 1 July 2027. It has... more
Finland edges toward Veikkaus stock market listing as commercial launch nears
The Finnish government has said a public offering of state-owned gambling monopoly Veikkaus Oy remains a possibility, but would not happen... more
Licensing window open in Finland, Europe’s newest competitive market
Finns love to take a punt – that much is not up for debate. The Nordic country has one of the highest gambling participation rates in the... more
Finland health institute warns of ‘shift’ from gambling harm prevention to revenue
The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) has issued a warning over how the switch to an open market in the country will “shift”... more
President gives final green light for competitive Finnish gambling market
Alexander Stubb, the President of Finland, has given the final seal of approval to the overhaul of the country’s gambling legislation, set... more
Finland lawmakers vote to scrap gambling monopoly; license application window opens March 1
The legislation overhauling Finland’s gambling industry has been approved by the country’s parliament by an overwhelming majority, after... more
Finnish legislators return gambling bill with hefty marketing restriction recommendations
Latest developments in Finland see opposition parties propose a number of amendments to the Gambling Bill and its mandate to modernize the... more
Finland takes key step towards free market transition
Two new drafts on technical regulations will supplement Finland’s gradual transition to a licensed online gambling regime over the next... more
