Finland

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...

Veikkaus Announces Structural Changes And Tampere Casino Closure Ahead of Gambling Reforms in Finland

Veikkaus, Finland's exclusive gambling operator, announces a series of changes to the company's structure as the Finnish gambling market is getting ready for the transition to a multi-license gambling system sc...

Veikkaus Introduces Mandatory Scratch Cards Identification Checks From 2024

Veikkaus, the Finnish exclusive gambling operator, announces the introduction of mandatory identification measure for scratch games. The identification of players purchasing the popular Ässä or Casino lottery s...

Veikkaus Changes Corporate Structure And Faces Capacity Reductions Due to Upcoming Legislation

As Finland moves along the path to open up for the online gambling market specifying January 2026 as the latest deadline to launch the respective licensing system, the country's commitment to end the monopoly g...