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 […]
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 […]
