Finnish Parliament Clears Path for Licensed Gambling Market

Finland’s parliament has approved sweeping changes to the country’s gambling legislation, formally ending the long-standing online monopoly held by state-owned Veikkaus and setting the stage for a partially competitive market to launch in 2027. The reform, passed at second reading by an overwhelming majority of lawmakers, represents a major restructuring of how gambling is regulated, […]

Dec 18, 2025 - 08:15
Finnish Parliament Clears Path for Licensed Gambling Market

Finland’s parliament has approved sweeping changes to the country’s gambling legislation, formally ending the long-standing online monopoly held by state-owned Veikkaus and setting the stage for a partially competitive market to launch in 2027. The reform, passed at second reading by an overwhelming majority of lawmakers, represents a major restructuring of how gambling is regulated, […]