Casino
July 17, 2026
Kasinohai Releases Study of 50 Online Casinos Ahead of Finland’s Gambling Reform
Kasinohai has released a study of 50 online casinos serving Finnish players, finding that advertised wagering requirements frequently understated the total stakes players were required to place. In real-money testing between 15 and 30 June 2026, researchers at comparison site Kasinohai registered accounts, deposited real money, and claimed each welcome bonus, recording the terms as presented at the […]
Legal
June 22, 2026
Finland Fines Streamer Who Promoted Offshore Gambling
Finland has fined an online personality who used his digital presence to promote unlicensed gambling websites to Finnish customers. For context, Finland’s gambling market currently employs a monopoly model where there is a single legal operator that citizens can play with. Pottukoira Promoted Unlicensed Gaming The North Savo District Court just ruled that Jouko Kärkkäinen, […]
Industry
June 9, 2026
Finland Receives 50 Applications for iGaming License Before the Sector’s Launch
As Finland is preparing for the liberalization of its online gambling market, dozens of operators have submitted applications for a license. Since the application process for B2C licenses opened on March 1, 2026, the Gambling Administration has received 50 applications, according to the National Police Board (NPB). Operator Interest Surges as Finland Prepares for iGaming […]
Casino
June 5, 2026
Beazt Casino Set for 2026 Launch as Anticipation Grows
A fierce new casino is about to make a splash in the iGaming sector. The Beazt casino is one of the most anticipated platforms in recent memory. The developers are bringing fast game mechanics that will make any player feel like a wild beast. What old-school gamblers will certainly appreciate about the Beazt Casino is […]
Business
June 2, 2026
Paf Acquires Bell Casino, Expands Gaming Presence to 80 Ships
Paf, a major Finnish gambling operator, announced the acquisition of Bell Casino, a Swedish business that operates casinos across 50 ships. According to the announcement, the arrangement will significantly expand Paf’s ferry presence. Paf Confirmed Its Acquisition of Bell Casino According to the announcement, the agreement aligns with Paf’s ambition to expand its presence to […]
Business
May 5, 2026
Finland’s Veikkaus Appoints Ilkka Kosola as CFO
Veikkaus, Finland’s government-owned gaming operator, announced a new addition to its C-suite. According to the company’s latest announcement, the experienced Ilkka Kosola will be joining it as its new chief financial officer (CFO), as well as a member of the executive management team. Kosola Is a Finance Expert with an Impressive Track Record On May […]
Industry
April 26, 2026
Finland’s Gambling Ad Market Set to Become Second Largest – Strict New Rules Define the Race
With 24 operators already in the application queue for Finland’s first private B2C gambling licenses, as reported by Helsingin Sanomat in March 2026, the country’s media and advertising industries are bracing for a significant structural shift ahead of the July 2027 market opening. According to Anna-Riikka Hovi-Taunila, CEO of Omnicom Media Group Finland, advertising for […]
Legal
April 17, 2026
White Hat Gaming Faces Fresh Scrutiny in Finland
Finland’s gambling regulator has reopened its investigation into White Hat Gaming, raising fresh questions about how offshore operators are engaging with Finnish players ahead of the country’s planned market overhaul. The National Police Board launched this new probe after observing continued gambling services and marketing aimed at Finnish consumers, despite earlier assurances that such activity […]
Industry
April 9, 2026
Finland Considering Veikkaus IPO amid Gambling Reform
Finland’s tightly controlled gambling market is nearing its most significant shakeup in decades, with state-owned Veikkaus at the center of the shift. According to a recent Bloomberg report, Helsinki officials have begun laying the groundwork for a possible stock market listing of the company. However, any such move is likely to remain years away, as […]
Industry
April 6, 2026
Two Dozen Operators Apply for Finnish Licenses as Country Ends iGaming Monopoly
Multiple operators have applied for a license in Finland as the country has taken steps to end its iGaming monopoly and usher in a new era of commercial gaming. Finland Prepares to Launch Its Commercial iGaming Market Finland has been taking steady strides toward the launch of its liberalized online gaming market. Last year, the […]