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,” […]
Industry
September 4, 2025
Finnish Police Take Action Against Social Media Stars Promoting Gambling
Finland’s National Police Board (NPB) has stepped in again to stop social media personalities from promoting gambling. They have handed out new bans and slapped hefty fines on offenders. Two Social Media Stars Face €30K Penalties In May, the police banned two influencers from advertising gambling in Finland. This came after investigations showed their content […]
Industry
August 21, 2025
Online Gambling Ads Linked to Harmful Gambling Habits, Finnish Study Finds
A study titled “The Impact of Gambling Advertising Online: A Longitudinal Study on Exposure and Harm” surveyed 1,530 Finnish adults aged 18 to 75 between 2021 and 2024 and found that online gambling advertisements are linked to increased problem gambling and financial harm. Study Says Majority of People Are Exposed to Gambling Ads The study […]
Industry
June 19, 2025
ATG Says Veikkaus Is Abusing Its Monopoly as Finland’s Reforms Continue
ATG, a Swedish specialist in horse racing bets, has accused Finland’s gaming monopoly, Veikkaus, of abusing its power to secure itself a dominant market position. This accusation comes amid an ongoing process to liberalize Finland’s market and end Veikkaus’ monopoly. Finland Prepares for Sweeping Gaming Reforms Finland, which is one of the last European countries […]
Business
June 4, 2025
Veikkaus Adds Jyri Lassi Ahead of Finnish Market Liberalization
Veikkaus, Finland’s gambling monopoly, has enhanced its team with the addition of Jyri Lassi as general counsel. The appointee, who boasts executive experience at the intersection of law, technology, and strategy, will support the company’s business as Finland shifts from a gambling monopoly to a license-based framework. Veikkaus Enhances Team as Market Liberalization Looms Lassi, […]