Veikkaus adjusts leadership during Finland’s gambling reform
As Finland moves forward with its new gambling bill, Veikkaus has introduced a leadership change that adds to a period of transition for the operator.
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Finland to transition to licensed gambling regime
A new gambling framework in Finland with two drafts, which will allow operators to apply for licenses, is expected to be passed at the start of 2026, with the actual market...
Finland moves to end gambling monopoly by 2027
The Finnish government has introduced a bill to end Veikkaus’ monopoly on iGaming by late 2026, opening the way for international companies to operate under a new licensing...
Finland council questions impact of new gambling legislation
Finland’s council, Lainsäädännön arviointineuvosto, has raised concerns about the potential increase in gambling harms under the country’s new gambling legislation.
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Betsson’s BML Group remains on Finland’s blacklist
On November 28, Finland shared the updated payment blacklist, which included Betsson's BML Group.The blacklist was first introduced in 2022 and is part of a broader...
Finland to launch gambling regulations earlier than expected
Finland may bring forward the launch of its online gambling regulations, initially set for 2027, to allow horseracing betting.Finland released the draft version of the...
Underage gambling: still actual in Finland
Despite the legal gambling age rise in Finland, the country still has the actual issue of underage gambling.In many countries, gambling at a young age is a widespread...
An overview of the current legal landscape for iGaming in Finland
As multiple European countries modernize their online gambling approaches, Finland is following the same path as other Nordic nations.Denmark first welcomed legalized...
Finland to implement multi-licensing gambling system by 2027
The government of Finland intends to push through the implementation of the multi-licensing system by the beginning of 2027, which includes the introduction of a new gambling...