The Finnish government has taken a historic step toward reshaping its gambling industry by introducing a legislative bill aimed at abolishing the long-standing state monopoly on online betting and digital casino games. If approved, this bill will replace the existing system with a licensing model that permits private operators to enter the Finnish market by January 2027. This shift is designed to align Finland’s gambling regulations with those of neighboring European countries, such as Sweden and Denmark, which have successfully transitioned to competitive market structures....

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