Ilkka Kosola appointed as new CFO of Veikkaus
Finland’s state-owned gambling operator, Veikkaus, has announced that Ilkka Kosola will take on the role of Chief Financial Officer and become a member of the executive...
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24 operators apply for licenses in Finnish regulated market
A total of 24 online operators have submitted applications for iGaming licenses in Finland’s newly regulated market, which is set to launch on July 1, 2027.The country...
Finland’s Veikkaus plans to expand into global markets
Finland’s state-owned gambling operator Veikkaus has revealed plans to expand into international markets as it prepares for competition in online gambling after losing its...
Finland opens applications for online gambling licenses
Finland has officially opened applications for online gambling licenses as the country is moving to end the monopoly of the state-controlled Veikkaus and launch the regulated...
Finland faces backlash for proposed player protection rules
Operators in Finland, including SkillOnNet and Wildz Group, have hit back at proposed player protection measures, stressing that they could push players to the black market.
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New Finnish Gambling Act formally published
After Finland’s president ratified the new Gambling Act on January 16, 2026, it was formally published, completing the restructuring of the country’s gambling framework.
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Finland’s President ratifies new gambling act
On January 16, 2026, Finland’s President Alexander Stubb formally signed the new Gambling Act, which was passed in Parliament on December 16, 2025.A two-track system will...
Finland iGaming bill to be implemented in January 2026
On December 16, 2025, the Finnish government voted with 158 in favor, 9 against, and 32 absentees to approve the new online gambling bill.The reforms will take effect...
Finland delays gambling bill amid lack of staff
Finland’s Administrative Committee has called to delay the implementation of the commercial licensing gambling market until July 1, 2027, as the Licensing and Supervision...