Finland’s New Gambling Law: Market Shake-Up and Stronger Enforcement

Finland is set to launch a major overhaul of its gambling market, which will take effect on July 1, 2027. The new system introduces a licensing model, breaking away from the current state-run monopoly held by Veikkaus Oy. This move will create space for greater competition, particularly in the online gambling sector, where Finnish players have increasingly turned to unregulated operators. However, the transition from a monopoly to a regulated market is a careful process that will take time to fully […] The post Finland’s New Gambling Law: Market Shake-Up and Stronger Enforcement appeared first on World Casino News.

Jan 23, 2026 - 08:40
Finland’s New Gambling Law: Market Shake-Up and Stronger Enforcement

Finland is set to launch a major overhaul of its gambling market, which will take effect on July 1, 2027. The new system introduces a licensing model, breaking away from the current state-run monopoly held by Veikkaus Oy. This move will create space for greater competition, particularly in the online gambling sector, where Finnish players have increasingly turned to unregulated operators. However, the transition from a monopoly to a regulated market is a careful process that will take time to fully […]

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