Location: Finland
Finland’s Veikkaus unveils new live online casino offering supported by Playtech
Gambling tech provider Playtech has been selected as the exclusive live casino partner for Finland’s state-owned monopoly operator... more
As Veikkaus monopoly ends, Finnish operator will axe 25% of jobs, close Casino Tampere and other facilities
Veikkaus will cut about a quarter of its workforce and divide operations into three distinct units ahead of the end of its gambling... more
As state monopoly ends, Finland launches legislative project ahead of competitive gambling market
Finland’s government has outlined the legislative pathway towards the creation of a regulated gambling market by 2026. The Ministry of the... more
Finland’s state-owned gambling monopoly looks to shed 240 jobs as it prepares for competition
Finnish state-owned gambling monopoly Veikkaus has announced the beginning of restructuring negotiations with the aim of trimming its staff... more
Study finds debt consolidation offers opportunity to ID, support problem gambling
A study out of Finland has identified an opportunity to identify problem gambling and offer addiction support during the debt consolidation... more
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 [$2.6m] 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 political... more
