Business
March 8, 2024
Veikkaus Posts 2023 Results in Line with Expectations
The Finnish state-owned and monopoly operator, Veikkaus, released its latest financial report, uncovering details regarding its performance throughout 2023. Overall, Veikkaus Group’s sales revenue last year halted at €1.03 billion ($1.13 billion). This result, compared to the 2022 figure, showed a slight 3.5% decrease year-over-year. On the other hand, profits for the fiscal year reported […]
Legal
March 1, 2024
Finland Black-Lists Betsson Group’s BML Ltd amidst Legal Battle
In a historic move, Finland has black-listed BML Group Ltd, a subsidiary of the Betsson Group, marking the first instance of such action against a Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) licensed company. The decision comes in the wake of BML Group losing a legal battle against the Finnish National Police Council, leading to significant consequences, including […]
Industry
March 1, 2024
Finland Sees Uptick in Problem Gambling Numbers
THL, as the organization is known for its Finnish acronym, estimates that 4.2% of respondents to its survey are at risk of developing a gambling problem, or already suffer from one. Finland Sees Increase in Problem Gambling In other words, 150,000 people in the country may fall in this category, but the figure is doubly […]
Casino
February 22, 2024
Playtech Agrees to Deliver Live Casino Games for Veikkaus
The leading supplier of content and technology, powering online gambling operators across the globe, Playtech, confirmed a strategic partnership with the Finnish state-owned and monopoly operator, Veikkaus. The company disclosed details regarding the new collaboration on Thursday. Under the terms of the new agreement, Playtech agreed to power Veikkaus’ offering by delivering an extensive range […]
Industry
January 2, 2024
Finland’s Veikkaus Introduces New Identification Requirements
Veikkaus, Finland’s state-owned gambling monopoly, has officially launched its new identification requirements. As announced in early November, the monopoly will now check the identities of players for all games. In line with the identification protocols implemented for coupon games earlier in 2023, Veikkaus will now verify the identities of all of its players. The measure […]
Industry
November 14, 2023
Veikkaus Announces Major Restructuring Amidst Gambling Monopoly Shift
In a strategic move ahead of the impending end of its gambling monopoly in Finland, Veikkaus, the state-owned gambling operator, has confirmed a significant restructuring plan that includes job cuts and operational changes. Veikkaus Implements Sweeping Changes, Including Casino Tampere Closure Veikkaus revealed that approximately 25% of its workforce, totaling 825 employees, will be affected […]
Lottery
November 7, 2023
Veikkaus Confirms Plans for Identity Checks for Scratch Games
Veikkaus, Finland’s gambling monopoly, announced its plans to implement changes related to the purchase of scratch cards, strengthening its efforts toward responsible gambling. On Tuesday, the monopoly confirmed that starting from January 1, 2024, customers who purchase scratch cards for Ässä and Casino lottery will have to identify themselves. Showing identification would be needed not […]
Industry
October 26, 2023
Finland’s Veikkaus Supports Licensing Model Plans but Layoffs May Be Necessary
Finland might be on the way to introducing a licensing model for online gaming. The country, which is the only EU member to still maintain a monopoly over iGaming, just broke ground by introducing a legislative plan to transition to a licensing system. Finland’s online gaming monopoly, Veikkaus, commented on the matter, expressing its support […]
Industry
October 25, 2023
EGBA Praises Legislative Project to Introduce a Licensing Model in Finland
Finland is considering a possible modernization of its online gambling laws. The European country is currently considering a licensing model like the ones used by most modern gambling markets. Finland’s intentions were announced by the country’s Ministry of the Interior. The ministry introduced a legislative project that, if advanced, could replace the current monopoly with […]
Industry
September 6, 2023
Veikkaus to Undergo Restructuring ahead of the Upcoming Reforms
Veikkaus, a Finnish entertainment body currently acting as a gambling and lottery monopoly, is preparing for major system changes that will see a licensing model introduced in the country. Soon, Finland will begin the process of expanding its gambling industry, effectively putting an end to Veikkaus’ hegemony over the market. Finland’s government decided to terminate […]