Finland

Jyri Lassi Appointed as General Counsel of Veikkaus as Company Prepares for Market Changes

Veikkaus, Finland’s state-owned gambling operator, has announced the appointment of Jyri Lassi as its new General Counsel. Effective from September 1, 2025, Lassi will replace Hanna Kyrki, who is departing for ...

Veikkaus Unveils New Sportsbook Platform With OpenBet Partnership

Veikkaus, the state-run gambling operator in Finland, has launched its latest sports betting platform developed in collaboration with OpenBet. This move comes as part of the operator’s strategy to modernize its...

ATG and Suomen Hippos Join Forces to Launch Betting Company in Finland

Swedish horse racing and betting operator AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) has entered into a significant partnership with Suomen Hippos, the governing body for Finnish trotting and horse breeding. The two entities hav...

Finnish Regulator Fines Veikkaus for Gambling Ads Targeted at Minors

In a decisive move to protect minors, the Finnish Police Board has imposed a stringent prohibition against Veikkaus Oy, the state-owned gambling monopoly, for its advertising practices deemed illegal under the ...

Play’n GO Forges New Path with Veikkaus Amid Seasonal Slot Excitement

Play’n GO, a titan in the casino-entertainment industry, has unveiled a strategic partnership with Veikkaus, the Finnish state lottery. This collaboration is poised to enrich the Finnish gaming landscape by int...

Finland Plans to Reform Gambling Laws: Veikkaus Oy Monopoly to be Restructured Under New Licensing System

The Ministry of the Interior is seeking public comments on a draft government proposal for a new gambling act, a key reform initiative outlined in the Government Programme. Under this proposal, Veikkaus Oy will...

Paf Celebrates Record €177.1 Million Revenue, Warns of Impact from Rising Gaming Taxes

Paf has achieved a record revenue of €177.1m (£150.8m/$191.4m) in its 2023 financial year, marking a 6.9% increase from the previous year. The Nordic gaming operator also posted a notable 23% rise in net profit...

Inspired Partners with ComeOn Group to Launch Virtual Sports in the Nordics

Inspired Entertainment, a leading iGaming software and solution provider, has partnered with the online gaming operator ComeOn Group to launch the provider's popular Virtual Sports products in the Nordic Region...

Casimba Gaming Presents Igni Casino To Players From Finland

Casimba Gaming, a UK-based leader when it comes to online gaming solutions, is excited to reveal that it has officially launched the fresh online gaming website in Finland, the so-called Igni Casino, which repr...

Paf Supplies Content to M/S Birka Gotland Cruise Ship for the 2024 Launch

Paf, a pioneering online game provider for cruise ships, has entered a content supply agreement with the newly founded shipping company Gotland Alandia Cruises. Under the agreement, Paf will deliver gaming ente...