Veikkaus has returned to a growth trajectory in the first half of 2026 as Finland moves closer to a major restructuring of its gambling market. The state-owned operator reported higher sales revenue and profit for the six months to the end of June while digital channels continued to account for an increasing share of gaming activity....
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Regulation & Licensing
May 25, 2026
Finland gambling reform survey shows support for payment blocking
Finland’s planned overhaul of its gambling system has entered a critical phase as new survey data indicates that many citizens support financial restrictions against illegal gambling operators more strongly than...
Regulation & Licensing
April 16, 2026
Finland gambling reform raises concerns over political betting
Finland’s ongoing transformation of its gambling sector has prompted renewed scrutiny over the potential risks associated with emerging betting products. As policymakers prepare to move away from the long-standing monopoly...
Licences
March 3, 2026
Hippos ATG Oy seeks licence ahead of Finland’s 2027 market opening
Hippos ATG Oy has formally submitted a licence application to Finland’s National Police Board of Finland as the country advances toward a multi licence betting framework. The move positions the...
Business & Finance
February 19, 2026
Raketech Reports 47% Revenue Decline Amid 2025 Restructuring
Raketech has reported a significant decline in revenue for the 2025 financial year as the company continues to implement a broad restructuring programme designed to reposition the business for long...
Regulation
February 19, 2026
Finland gambling reform draws criticism over AI and channelisation
Finland’s proposed framework for responsible gambling is attracting intensified scrutiny as the public consultation period approaches its conclusion on 24 February. The draft recommendations, published on 27 January by the...
Markets & Jurisdictions
February 13, 2026
Finland gambling reform opens €1.3bn digital betting market
Finland has formally confirmed that it will dismantle its long standing state gambling monopoly and replace it with a competitive multi license framework. The reform marks a decisive shift in...
Regulation & Licensing
January 20, 2026
Finland formally ends state gambling monopoly under new law
Finland has taken a major step in modernising its gambling regulatory framework with the formal approval and ratification of a new Gambling Act by President Alexander Stubb. The legislation, which...
Marketing & Sponsorships
January 9, 2026
Finland gambling reform marketing rules ahead of 2027 launch
Finland’s long planned shift away from a single operator gambling system is no longer a distant policy discussion. It has entered an active implementation phase with concrete timelines confirmed and...
Regulation & Licensing
December 13, 2025
Finnish gambling act amendments rejected ahead of 2027 reform
Proposed amendments to the Finnish Gambling Act have been formally rejected by parliament, clearing the path for one of the most significant regulatory shifts in the country’s gambling sector in...
iGaming News, Licenses & Payments
December 3, 2025
Finland dual-licence gambling framework set for 2027 launch
Finland’s long-anticipated transition from a state-controlled gambling monopoly to a regulated, competitive licensing environment has taken another significant step forward. With legislative proposal HE 16/2025 now detailed by legal and...
iGaming News, Laws
June 18, 2025
ATG accuses Veikkaus of unfair market practices
As Finland prepares to shift from a state-run gambling monopoly to a multi-license model in January 2027, major industry stakeholders are already grappling over the future dynamics of this newly...
iGaming News, Laws
March 22, 2025
Finland Moves to End Gambling Monopoly by 2027
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...