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Finland’s sweeping plans to reform its gambling system are facing mounting criticism from legal experts and harm prevention organisations, as discussions intensify under the consultation process led by the Gambling Harm Risk and Harm Assessment Group within the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.   Legal firm Nordic Law has strongly criticised the government’s position on artificial intelligence, arguing that the draft legislation fails to properly recognise the sophistica

Several international gambling operators have voiced strong concerns over proposed player protection rules in Finland, warning that overly restrictive measures could undermine the country’s newly forming regulated market by pushing players toward illegal operators. SkillOnNet and Wildz Group both argue that the proposals risk weakening channelisation by making licensed gambling less attractive than unregulated alternatives. The concerns were raised in response to a consultati

Finland has moved further along the path of overhauling its gambling framework by granting expanded powers to its newly created gambling regulator, reinforcing enforcement as the country prepares to transition to a licensing-based market in 2027. The changes mark another significant milestone in the dismantling of the long-standing monopoly model. Under the new arrangements, Finland’s Permit and Supervision Agency will take responsibility for overseeing enforcement in the fut

The Finnish Parliament has approved the Government’s proposal for a new Gambling Act, marking a significant shift in the country’s gaming landscape. Under the reform, Veikkaus’ exclusive right to offer gambling services will end for betting games as well as online slot machine and casino games in the summer of 2027. The company will, however, retain its monopoly on lottery games, scratch cards, and physical slot machines and casino games. Gambling companies will be able to ap