Industry
January 20, 2026
Finland’s President Approves Gambling Overhaul Legislation
Alexander Stubb, Finland’s President, has formally approved the overhaul of the country’s gambling legislation, clearing the way for a restructured Finnish betting and gaming market which will launch on July 1, 2027. President Approves Parliament’s New Gambling Legislation The new legislation will see the monopoly held by Veikkaus Oy, the state-owned betting, gaming, and lotteries operator, […]
Industry
December 31, 2025
Jethro Rostedt Faces Scrutiny for Alleged Twitch Gambling Ads
Finnish businessman and TV personality Jethro Rostedt might have to pay a big fine. Officials found that gambling content tied to his Twitch account stayed online even though they told him to take it down. Authorities Allege Twitch Gambling Marketing Continued Despite Rostedt Ban In December 2024, the National Police Board told Rostedt he could […]
Industry
December 16, 2025
Finnish Government Approves New Gambling Framework
The Finnish parliament has greenlit the proposed gambling framework changes, paving the way to competitive gaming despite certain opposition to the reforms. This means that the local gaming sector could experience some sweeping changes very soon. The Gambling Reforms Have Reached the President At second reading, the parliament decided to greenlight the proposed gambling reforms, […]
Industry
December 15, 2025
Finland’s Gambling Reform Advances, but Opposition Remains Stiff
Finland’s long-awaited gambling reform is nearing the finish line. However, the road there has been anything but smooth. This week, parliament rejected all significant amendments proposed by opposition parties, clearing the way for the government’s online gambling bill to move ahead without notable alterations. A final vote is expected in the next few days. The […]
Industry
October 30, 2025
Betsson Cleared from Finland’s Payment Blocking List as Market Reform Looms
Swedish operator Betsson has achieved a significant victory in Finland after its official removal from Finland’s payment blocking list on October 24. This development marks the end of a turbulent 12 months for the company, marked by legal battles and regulatory scrutiny. With stellar Q3 revenues, Betsson could use this opportunity to expand its influence […]
Poker
October 24, 2025
Online Casino Owner Alleges He Was Banned from X in Exchange for Money
The firebrand owner of Duel Casino, Ossi Ketola, better known to netizens as Monarch, has erupted during a Twitch stream, alleging that he had been banned from the popular social media platform X in exchange for money. Ketola did not specify who orchestrated the attack against him, but argued that it was part of a […]
Industry
October 21, 2025
Veikkaus Prepares for Dozens of Job Cuts Ahead of Upcoming Gambling Reform
Finland’s state-owned gambling operator, Veikkaus, is preparing for job reductions in 2027 as it implements major organizational changes in anticipation of the country’s shift to a multi-license gambling system next year. Veikkaus Reveals Dozens of Job Places May Be In Danger In an update released on 20 October, Veikkaus announced it expects up to 31 […]
Casino
September 16, 2025
Veikkaus Suspends Betting on Floorball as Probe Unfolds
Veikkaus has confirmed that it will temporarily not accept wagers on elite men’s floorball competitions, because of suspicious betting activities that have triggered an inquiry by the Finnish Center for Sports Ethics. The bets were placed on the elite tiers of the sport, including the F-Liiga, the Finnish Cup, international events, and other games that […]
Sports
September 12, 2025
Finland’s Floorball League Rocked by Wagering Scandal
A brewing integrity crisis in Finland’s top floorball league threatens to undermine the sport’s reputation after an extensive investigation uncovered widespread betting violations among players and officials. The Finnish Center for Integrity in Sports (SUEK) confirmed that around 100 individuals are under investigation for allegedly placing bets on F-League matches by abusing inside information. Investigators […]
Casino
September 5, 2025
High Roller Launches Kassuuu Casino in Finland
High Roller Technologies has confirmed that it has launched a new dedicated casino – Kassuuu – that focuses and is tailored to the needs of Finnish players. The brand identity has been picked with care, as “Kassu” stands for “casino” in Finnish, while the brand name itself is an allusion to a victorious cry: “KASSUUU,” […]