Finland Opens the Door To Licensed Competition After Decades of Monopoly

Finland has taken a decisive step toward reshaping its gambling landscape. Parliament has approved a new Gambling Act that will end Veikkaus’ long-standing monopoly on online betting and casino games, opening the door to licensed competition from 2026 and formally transitioning the market in 2027. HELSINKI, Finland – Finland’s Parliament has approved a new Gambling Act that will partially open the country’s gambling market to competition, ending Veikkaus’ exclusive rights over betting and online casino games in the summer of […] The post Finland Opens the Door To Licensed Competition After Decades of Monopoly appeared first on World Casino News.

Mar 5, 2026 - 10:05
Finland Opens the Door To Licensed Competition After Decades of Monopoly

Finland has taken a decisive step toward reshaping its gambling landscape. Parliament has approved a new Gambling Act that will end Veikkaus’ long-standing monopoly on online betting and casino games, opening the door to licensed competition from 2026 and formally transitioning the market in 2027. HELSINKI, Finland – Finland’s Parliament has approved a new Gambling Act that will partially open the country’s gambling market to competition, ending Veikkaus’ exclusive rights over betting and online casino games in the summer of […]

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