Location: Finland
Finland to end gambling monopoly by 2026
The newly formed Finnish government has announced it is committed to ending the current monopoly system for gambling in favour of a... more
Finland fines Betsson subsidiary €2.4 million for illegal marketing activities
Finland’s National Police Board has hit BML Group, a Betsson AB subsidiary, with a €2.4m fine alongside a prohibition order against... more
Finland’s state gambling monopoly likely to be replaced by a licensing system
The current state monopoly system would not function without regulatory changes, according to a report commissioned by the Interior... more
Sluggish revenues at Finland’s state-owned gambling monopoly reflect consumer behavior
Revenue at Finnish state-owned monopoly Veikkaus Oy has remained largely stagnant year-on-year, which the group blamed on weak consumer... more
Politicians express unity on Finnish licensing overhaul plans
The Finnish government’s change of heart on the future of the Veikkaus monopoly has broad political support from the country’s... more
Finnish government changes tune on future of Veikkaus monopoly
The Finnish government is reportedly onboard for a dramatic shakeup of the country’s licensing system, which may result in the end of the... more
Finland’s sole gambling operator calls for monopoly rethink amid revenue decline
The leadership of Veikkaus, Finland’s gambling monopoly, has questioned the viability of the nation’s existing gambling... more
