Legal
May 16, 2023
Finland Slapped BML Group with a $2.6M Conditional Fine over Advertising Breaches
Finland’s National Police Board has reported that on April 7, it prohibited BML Group from marketing its services in the country, after the operator was found guilty of breaching the Finnish Lotteries Act. As a result, the operator was slapped with a $2.6 million conditional fine to reinforce the prohibition. BML Group, which is owned […]
Casino
May 15, 2023
Lady Luck Games Grows Footprint in Finnish Market
Kasinopartio and the studio will work on helping local players improve their knowledge of the latter’s products and enjoy exceptional casino experiences across the board. Kasinopartio will now feature Lady Luck Games’ products on its website and provide readers with details about what they can expect to find in some of the studio’s best titles […]
Industry
May 10, 2023
Paf Extends Partnership with Eckerö Linjen
Casino operator Paf and the Finnish shipping company Eckerö Linjen have penned a new multi-year deal. Under the new agreement, Eckerö Linjen will be able to provide its passengers with renewed and enhanced onboard gaming experiences. The agreement comes just a few days after Paf deepened its ties with Kambi. The two parties are no […]
Casino
April 19, 2023
Finnish Government Study Recommends Reforming Monopoly Gaming System
A recent study into the gambling monopoly system conducted by the Finnish government has concluded that maintaining the status quo is not a recommended option. Unlicensed Gaming Amounts to $600m Loss for Finland’s Exclusive Rights System The report stated that around 50% of all gaming activity takes place on unlicensed sites, which amounts to a […]
Industry
April 17, 2023
SEGA to Acquire Angry Birds’ Developer Rovio, Tables a €706m Bid
Video games manufacturer SEGA Sammy Holdings Inc. submitted a €706 million ($776 million) bid to acquire mobile games developer operating out of Finland, Rovio Entertainment. Accelerate Mobile Gaming Footprint Japanese-based game company SEGA Sammy announced today that its UK subsidiary, SEGA Europe Limited, has entered into a definitive agreement and submitted a tender offer to […]
Sports
March 21, 2023
NHL Names Veikkaus Official Sportsbook for Finland
The professional ice hockey league in North America, The National Hockey League (NHL), announced a new partnership with the Finnish government-owned gambling monopoly, Veikkaus. Details of the new collaboration emerged Monday and see the gambling operator become an Official Sportsbook of the NHL in Finland. The 2022-23 NHL season kicked off in October and is […]
Casino
October 3, 2022
Veikkaus Selects EveryMatrix for New Online Casino Games Tender
EveryMatrix, the leading business-to-business technology and content provider, announced it has been awarded a new public tender by Veikkaus, the Finish state-owned gaming and lottery monopoly. Veikkaus Selects EveryMatrix for Gaming Tender The terms of the new collaboration will see Veikkaus leverage EveryMatrix’s leading casino content including its iGaming Integration Platform and CasinoEngine solution. Additionally, the operator will […]
Industry
September 12, 2022
Air Dice Names the Experienced Nikunen as CBDO
Air Dice Group, a leading developer of highly entertaining money games, has reinforced its leadership with a new addition. The experienced Erkki Nikunen will join the company as a partner and chief business development officer and will leverage his experience to help the Finnish company grow. Air Dice Reinforces Its Leadership Nikunen is an iGaming […]
Industry
September 8, 2022
Finland’s Gambling Monopoly to Be Dissolved per Veikkaus Deputy CEO
Veikkaus, the gambling monopoly in Finland, has started questioning whether the monopoly system in the country is working. The deputy CEO of Veikkaus, Velipekka Nummikoski¸ talked to a Finnish media outlet and confirmed that eliminating the monopoly may be the smartest decision. Finnish Players Are Turning To Unregulated Markets The possibility of ending the monopoly […]
Industry
August 19, 2022
Veikkaus Introduces New Restrictions on Slots in Shops
Veikkaus, a state-owned Finnish gambling company, announced new restrictions concerning slot games. Starting September 1, gamblers will have to abide by new playtime restrictions when playing in shops and grocery stores. Veikkaus Unveils New Rules The Veikkaus ruled that shops will have to turn off all slot machines after 9 pm and not boot them […]
