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Gambling in Finland is a topic of significant interest due to its unique regulatory environment. With a strong government monopoly since its entry into the European Union, Finland emphasises public safety and economic benefits in its approach to gambling. However, the rise of online platforms has seen an influx of offshore operators, compelling…

Many online casinos have always been targeting their services to players from Finland, as Finns are passionate about gambling. The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health reports that 41% of the adult population in Finland gamble weekly. Therefore, Finland might seem to be a prospective market for land-based and online. Still, there are only 20…

Finlandia Casino, which launched as a Finland-facing online casino in 2014, has rebranded as Winlandia and will expand its site for an international audience. The products offered at Winlandia will include slots, scratch games, table games and Jackpots. Christoffer Grönlund, Winlandia Head of Acquisitions & PR, said: "We are so excited to have…

Online casinos in Finland are subject to certain regulations and restrictions that make them different from online casinos in many other countries. Finland has a state-controlled gambling monopoly known as Veikkaus, which is operated by the Finnish government. Veikkaus holds a legal monopoly on most forms of gambling, including online casinos,…

A Malta-based online casino has found an innovative way to skirt Finnish advertising laws which prohibit the advertising of gambling on the radio and which the Helsinki police are now reportedly investigating. Since the end of June, a radio station has been hitting Helsinki airwaves playing mainly electronic music. But during breaks, it advertises…

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Gaming News 14 July 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Pragmatic Play, a content provider to the iGaming industry, signed its first partnership in Finland with Veikkaus Oy, the state-owned lottery, casino, and betting operator. As part of the deal, players in Finland will be able to play 10 of the provider's slot games, including Sugar Rush as well as Gates…

Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the iGaming industry, has signed its first partnership in Finland with Veikkaus Oy, the state-owned lottery, casino, and betting operator. As part of the deal, players in Finland will be able to enjoy 10 of the provider's most renowned slot games, including the multi-award-winning Sugar Rush™ and Gates…

Finland remains one of the last EU countries still operating with a gambling monopoly. This means that the international gambling providers generate no revenue for the country and their operation is not as strictly regulated as Veikkaus'. However, there might be big changes ahead as Finland considers ending the monopoly with the agreement of both…

This Europe Gambling Update is part of our new'Gambling Update' series. It covers important regulatory changes expected to bring headwinds for multinational online operators over the coming year or so. Operators should be prepared for the proposed new frameworks in Europe, and the tightening of existing ones. Italy The online gambling regulatory…

Finland's Interior Ministry has commissioned a report examining the future of online gambling, which suggests that the current state monopoly system requires regulatory changes to function effectively. The report recommends transitioning to a licensing system to address the issue. The report reveals that the current system results in a loss of…

Finland is the world's fifth gambling economy despite having a population of only 5.5 million and housing only two land-based casinos. With the government owned Veikkaus being granted the monopoly in Finland, the gaming industry in this country has since faced many hurdles. However, technology has completely transformed the gambling landscape and…

Casino Tampere is a far cry from the glitz and bling-bling of Las Vegas. Located at Tampere's Nokia Arena, it's only the second casino in Finland and is owned and operated by the Finnish state-owned company Veikkaus. Casino Tampere operates a Responsible Gaming policy with tools in place to enable players to self-regulate as well as mandatory loss…

Gaming News 10 January 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Casino Tampere is a far cry from the glitz of Las Vegas. Located at Tampere's Nokia Arena, it's only the second casino in Finland and is owned and operated by the Finnish state-owned company Veikkaus. Casino Tampere operates a Responsible Gaming policy with tools in place to enable players to…

Veikkaus, a state-owned Finnish gambling company, announced new restrictions concerning slot games. Starting September 1, gamblers will have to abide by new playtime restrictions when playing in shops and grocery stores. The Veikkaus ruled that shops will have to turn off all slot machines after 9 pm and not boot them up until 9 am. This means that…

Finland is to abolish its gambling monopoly and adopt a multi-licence gambling system. A new model is being considered by the Finnish government with plans to discontinue the current gaming monopoly. The new reforms may be in place by 2025. In an interview with Finnish media house MTV Uutisten, Minister of European affairs Tytti…

The European Casino Association (ECA) has appointed Tiina Siltanen to serve as Vice Chair of the trade association, which represents over 900 land-based casinos operating in 28 European markets. The ECA agreed on the appointment during its recent Board Meeting held in Finland on December 15.Held in conjunction with the first anniversary of…

The Finnish Parliament approved the Finnish Gambling law reform at the end of 2021. Most of the changes entered into force 1st of January 2022, and the rest will be implemented 1st of January 2023. The new law aims to strengthen the position of government-owned betting agency Veikkaus and to reduce the harm caused by gambling. There has been a lot…

Gambling has been around for centuries and has grown into an industry worth billions of dollars each year. It is an industry that is constantly expanding, with new casinos opening around the globe. Gambling has become a huge part of society, and it is an industry that rarely encounters failure. The most common method of gambling is online, and…

SBC is back with an important conference to kick start 2023. The CasinoBeats Summit - an SBC event focused on iGaming strategy, innovation, and development - is set to welcome 3000 senior casino industry executives from March 21-23. The summit will focus on the latest developments in the fast-paced iGaming industry. Over 160 executives in the…

The fifth edition of the CasinoBeats Summit - an SBC event focused on iGaming strategy, innovation, and development - is set to welcome 3000 senior casino industry executives at Malta's InterContinental Hotel on 21-23 March. The conference and trade show will deliver thought-provoking content, an exhibition floor bustling with new game releases and…

B2B iGaming technology provider EveryMatrix has been awarded the public tender to provide the Finnish state-owned gaming and lottery monopoly Veikkaus with a vast library of casino content. The six years agreement was awarded to EveryMatrix after a competitive procurement process. Veikkaus will integrate the supplier's CasinoEngine solution, the…

NetEnt will supply a broad range of its digital games to Veikkaus' online casino for a period of four years. NetEnt has entered into a license agreement with Finland's state-owned gaming operator Veikkaus. NetEnt will supply a broad range of its popular digital games to Veikkaus' online casino. NetEnt has signed a customer agreement with Finnish…

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As a brand that's here to make a difference - we were excited to sit down with DoubleUp Group's Emma L., to talk about the group's latest moves in the Nordic market, as well as its support for the adorable Baltic saimaannorppa seal, one of the most endangered seals in the world.

B2B iGaming supplier EveryMatrix announced Tuesday that it is now officially live in the US market with BetMGM. The provider is set to distribute content from its in-house gaming studios on the operator's platform in New Jersey. BetMGM players will be able to access popular titles by EveryMatrix such as John Daly Spin It and Win It, The Lioness…

EveryMatrix, the leading business-to-business technology and content provider, announced it has been awarded a new public tender by Veikkaus, the Finish state-owned gaming and lottery monopoly. The terms of the new collaboration will see Veikkaus leverage EveryMatrix's leading casino content including its iGaming Integration Platform and…

Finnish gamblers will no longer be able to play on slot machines present in shops between 9pm and 9am under new rules set to come into force next month. Veikkaus, Finland's state-owned betting company, which holds a monopoly, has moved to limit residents' playtime on slot machines starting 1 September. From then on, shops will be required to switch…

Finland is a beautiful country known worldwide for its majestic nature and easygoing people. The people's sporty nature made gambling a most welcome form of entertainment in the land. Wagering in all forms is legal in Finland still that the state runs entities that monopolize all gambling activities in the country which means that before a certain…

The European Casino Association has awarded scholarships to two deserving candidates for this year's ECA Diversity Scholarship, sponsored by AGEM, Clarion and the UNLV International Gaming Institute. Now in its fifth year, the Diversity Scholarship is open to all ECA member employees, enabling successful candidates to participate in-person at the…

EveryMatrix has won a crucial public tender that will allow the company to deliver its full range of titles and products to Veikkaus, the Finnish state-owned gaming company, which has been looking to award a major contract to the right partner. It turns out that EveryMatrix is that partner. The company will be the official content supplier for…

iGaming platform provider EveryMatrix has been awarded the public tender to provide the Finnish state-owned gaming and lottery monopoly Veikkaus its library of casino content. The six years agreement was awarded to EveryMatrix after a competitive procurement process. Veikkaus will integrate the supplier's CasinoEngine solution, the iGaming…

The six-year tender will allow EveryMatrix to supply its catalogue of 65 online games to Veikkaus, which in turn will be offered to players in Finland. This will include content from EveryMatrix's own design studios, Spearhead Studios and Armadillo Studios, as well as its SlotMatrix partners. This will take place once Veikkaus integrates…

By this time next week grocery shoppers in Finland will no longer be as tempted to play slot machines in the stores if they'd prefer to simply go about their lives. On September 1, 2022, the machines' game menus will be restricted from view as a default setting and the games will only be available for play between the hours of 9:00 to 21:00. Games…

The state-owned entity has called on the government to consider allowing foreign gambling and gaming companies operate in Finland under domestic rules. State-owned gambling company Veikkaus has recommended that Finland consider allowing foreign online gambling and gaming companies to operate in Finland under domestic legislation. This move would…

State-owned gambling company Veikkaus has stated in its interim report that it is ready to give up its monopoly position in Finland in the hopes that the government will open the market to privately-owned betting companies. In an interview with Ylen Ykkösaamu on Wednesday, Veikkaus' deputy CEO Velipekka Nummikoski pointed out that gambling…

From 1 September, Veikkaus' slot machines will only be available for playing in grocery stores from 9am to 9pm, with the terminals to be switched off outside these hours. There will be no restrictions on the opening hours of other slot machines than those placed in grocery stores. Veikkaus will also restrict the visibility of the game menu on all…

Gambling is a game of luck and chance characterized by fun and entertainment. Gambling has existed since the old days, almost as old as human history. It never gets old, and it is still becoming more popular worldwide. With the growing technology, you do not have to travel miles to enjoy a game. It is challenging to handle gambling with universal…

Maltese licensed casinos are still by far the most popular today when looking at Europe as a whole. The Malta Gaming Authority is a trustworthy and reputable operator, whose licences are sought by almost all new casino companies. Players, or casino customers, value the licence and always consider sites that have it to be more trustworthy than…

Gambling and gaming are very similar activities, but some differences exist. One of the most significant differences between gambling and gaming is that for gambling, the outcome is usually achieved by luck, while in gaming, the result is generally dependent on skill. At the same time, both chance and skill play their part in gambling and…

Medietilsynet, the Norwegian Media Authority, has ordered the country's largest TV distributors to stop advertising from foreign igaming companies. The measure comes amid a general suppression of gambling related ads in the Scandinavian nation after a widespread investigation last year that revealed breaches on Discovery Network channels FEM, MAX,…

In Finland, the state has a monopoly on gambling for nearly 70 years. Only Veikkaus is allowed to operate in Finland but Finnish players can play abroad and actually, that is getting more popular than Veikkaus. Online casinos that have Maltese or Estonian licenses are the most used sites and Finnish players like them. Nowadays the trend is to use…

The European Casino Association (ECA) announced Thursday that after a two-year absence the European Dealer Championship concluded at Casino de Monte-Carlo in Monaco on 18, 2022. The 14th edition of the event gathered a "record number of participants, jury members and spectators," as stated by the ECA. Two days of competition saw 40 participants…

Developer posts impressive financial figures for the first three months of the year with net sales up 349% YoY at SEK4.8m Fantasma Games, the developer of slots beyond gambling, has reported record financials in the first quarter of the year with net sales hitting SEK4.8m representing a significant 349% increase year on year. Other financial…

The international business-to-business operations of Veikkaus' subsidiary Fennica Gaming Ltd have been launched. The company engages in the provision of game services and products to corporate customers on international game development markets. Timo Kiiskinen, Managing Director of Veikkaus' new subsidiary Fennica Gaming and former SVP, New…

Finns like to spend their free time in casinos. Every year they spend more than 10 billion euros on gambling. Finland is among the TOP-10 countries in Europe where the iGaming industry is most developed. Three organizations control the gambling industry: Fintoto, RAY, and Veikkaus Oy. One of the key features of gambling is that online casinos…

France-based casino operator, JOA Group, has achieved certification according to the ECA Responsible Gambling Framework following an independent audit conducted by Pieter Remmers, Chairman of the Board of G4 (Global Gambling Guidance Group). Certification of its 33 casino estate ensures that JOA is operating in adherence with the latest standards…

The first of the reforms introduce payment blocks for any iGaming operator advertising for Finnish players except for state-owned monopolies. On top of this identification will be rolled out to extend to land-based slots, which currently sit outside of the monopolies' control. The last major changes are that advertising by private individuals,…

Betting is a popular pastime in many regions of the world, despite the fact that it is still outlawed in some. Betting may take many forms, ranging from gambling at australian online casino no deposit bonus to online sports betting, with new choices for individuals who wish to gamble appearing all the time. The gambling business appeals to the…

We can all agree that gambling is something that is sometimes frowned upon, a taboo if you will, with many believing that all forms and types of gambling lead to gambling addictions. That statement and notion are not fair. Not fair on the player and not fair on gambling sites. Not all gambling leads to addictions, and with the technology…

Gambling Insider is pleased to announce this year's selection of competitors for the returning Casino of the year Award. The time has come. Following the suspension of this prestigious Award last year, due to land-based casinos being hit particularly hard during the Covid-19 pandemic. The rise of the Casino is once more! So, hello there 2022, and…

iGaming Affiliates are individuals or companies who own a website and use the platform to direct players to the casino or group of casino brands they support. More often than not, online gambling affiliates have vast knowledge of the iGaming industry. They use their knowledge to direct players to an online casino, getting them to wager their…

The online casino operator MrQ has enhanced its offerings, by implementing premium content by Red Tiger - a leading B2B supplier of online casino software. Thanks to this deal, MrQ's players can now play a variety of new exciting, atmospheric and thematic jackpot games. The latter can be found on MrQ's platform under the new Daily Jackpots category…

Veikkaus unveiled the results of its new survey, outlining that problem gambling in Finland has significantly decreased in 2021 when compared to 2020. The Finnish state-owned gaming operator, Veikkaus, released the results of a new survey on Wednesday. This was Veikkaus' 11th population-level survey and it was conducted between August and November…

The survey took place from August to November 2021 and involved 5003 respondents between the ages of 15-74. It contained 20 questions and was based on South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS) points, which measure how a respondent may be experiencing problem gambling. For each answer that indicated risk, the respondent was given one point, and a risk…

Gambling laws are changing all the time and it can be difficult to keep up. Most of Europe allows some form of gambling but the rules and legislation are different from one country to the next. In this guide, we're looking at the strictest and most lenient countries in Europe when it comes to gambling. While some countries strictly legislate and…

Finland has just 16 physical casinos, but this has not prevented the gambling industry from being the country's most popular niche. Most Fins would rather access their favourite games via online casinos. The casinos give the people the chance to have fun playing various games at slot machines developed by reputed brands such as Sweden's NETEnt, who…

Playing online casino games in Finland is controlled by the government. This means that in terms of legal choices, players don't have a huge amount available. Actually, there is just one: Veikkaus, which is the government -owned betting agency and holds monopoly in Finland. However, there are different offshore casinos that you can choose to play…

Reforms in the act include the introduction of payment blocking for any operators other than monopoly Veikkaus. In addition, mandatory identification - already introduced to Veikkaus slots earlier this year - will also extend to all forms of gambling. This is expected to be implemented no later than 2024. Marketing regulations would also change…

Yesterday, Veikkaus, the Finnish state-owned gaming operator, opened its second casino in the country. This comes as Veikkaus faces questions about its future as Finland's gambling monopoly. It follows only months after the operator opened its first casino, Casino Helsinki. Casino Tampere is a new casino that offers both classic table games as well…

A new gaming venue is now operational in Finland. Casino Tampere opened yesterday, offering a new style of arena casino gaming to Finland. Operated by Veikkaus, the casino has games with full authentication as well as the same game management tools and system operations as Casino Helsinki. The casino is the second one to launch in Finland,…

Veikkaus has long had mandatory loss limits for online "fast-paced games" such as slots, initially at €2000 per month. These were reduced to €500 back in April 2020 by government decree - a move which would become permanent in June 2021. Loss limits were then extended to physical slot machines in August 2021 after pandemic restrictions began to…

Finland is one of the happiest countries in the world. It is a great tourist destination, and it has something for everyone. From the spectacular art-filled cities of Helsinki to the country's lakes, rivers, and Nordic playgrounds, there is always something to do. Its historical and cultural attractions make it a fantastic destination. The cuisine…

Veikkaus, the Finnish national betting agency, is wholly owned by the Finnish government and holds the country's only legal betting licensee for lottery and sports betting. Veikkaus has had monthly loss limitations for fast-paced online games such as Galaksino Casino Games for a long time, starting at €2000. The Galaksino offers a variety of games,…

If you are familiar with the Finnish gambling rules, you would know that they are very strict. The only operator that's accepted is the Veikkaus state-owned monopoly. And even though Finns can gamble on international websites, the marketing of casino games is forbidden. Right now, the Finnish government is preparing a reform that should reduce the…

Veikkaus, the Finish gambling operator revealed that the number of problem gamblers has decreased significantly. While the number of physical slot machines was reduced, fewer gamblers showed interest in slots. On the other hand, more online gamblers have set gambling loss limits, thus reducing their losses. In an effort to reduce gambling losses…

With the growth of online gaming, most countries have had to take a decisive stance on whether they wish to legalize gambling altogether. Unlike the traditional brick-and-mortar casinos, whose regulation and control was easier, online gaming quickly permeates borders, thus necessitating the adoption of decisive measures. Among the Scandinavian…

The measure comes as a response to a resurgence of novel coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in the area. This has led to the government reintroducing its ban on restaurant and cafe operations, as well as dancing and karaoke. Slot machines in grocery stores, kiosks and service and traffic stations in the Satakunta region will remain playable, in addition…

Finland's state-owned gambling monopoly Veikkaus announced on Friday that co-determination restructuring talks with worker representatives had been finalised and that between 125-190 jobs at the company would be cut. The company said that the downsizing was due to a roughly 40 percent decrease in gaming volumes at its physical sales channels, and…

The broadcaster was found to be advertising gambling services to the Finnish market during ad breaks for several years, despite overseas operators and broadcasters being prohibited from marketing to Finnish players. This was detected by Finland's National Police Board on the Eurosport 1 TV channel broadcasted in the country. The ads were deemed to…

The Ministry of the Interior said the purpose of the reforms are to "reduce the disadvantages of gambling". The new bill would introduce payment blocking for non-Veikkaus operators that direct their advertising to the Finnish market. The police would keep a block list of gambling companies whose payment transactions should be blocked by banks and…

Finnish Gambling Legislation Gets Tighter Finland has been one of the top-10 largest gambling nations in the world but will tighter regulations damper the online casino scene? In 2010, new gambling policies in Finland prohibited foreign bookmakers from using Finnish publications or outlets for advertising gambling products like casinos, mobile apps…

Finnish operator Veikkaus has announced the temporary closure of its slot machines in restaurants and cafes across the Satakunta region, but its slot halls will remain open. The measure comes as a response to a resurgence of novel coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in the area. This has led to the government reintroducing its ban on restaurant and cafe…

The slot machines will be available to players from today (1 October) in facilities in South Karelia, Satakunta, Vaasa, Southwest Finland and Uusimaa, though opening hours will remain subject to restrictions. The shut-down for the gaming machines was announced on 24 September, coming into effect a day later amid a spike in novel coronavirus…

The limits will come into effect from 24 September. The player-set loss limits can be set at the casino and will be handled by the shift manager at the given Casino Helsinki site. A block button has also been added to the slot machines to prevent gameplay, identified by a red color on the screen of each slot card reader. Gambling monopoly…

German supermarket chain Lidl has announced plans to remove slot machines from all its Finnish stores, becoming the first nationwide retail chain to do so in Finland. The machines, owned and operated by the state gambling agency Veikkaus, are scheduled to be removed from stores over the course of this coming summer. Lidl stores have a total of…

Finnish gaming monopoly Veikkaus has recently released customer data showing that 7% of players are responsible for 50% of all takings. In the first half of 2021, approximately 1.7 million customers played Veikkaus games, meaning that half of the company's revenue came from just 119000 players. When considering Finland's gambling industry as a…

Roughly 1.7m people played Veikkaus games in 2021, meaning that half the company's revenue came from 119000 players. The figure compares favourably with Finland's gambling industry as a whole, which takes into account offshore gambling, whereby 2.5% of players across all sites account for 50% of the revenue. The data was collected through mandatory…

Gambling enthusiasts in Finland have more reasons to rejoice as compared to more conservative parts of the world. Finland is known to have one of the most liberal approaches to gambling regulation. To a certain extent, traditional land-based casinos are still regulated by appointed governing bodies. However, it still primarily allows casino…

Finland's state-owned gaming operator Veikkaus has recorded a 13 per cent fall in gross gaming revenue to €527.1m in the first half of 2021, with Covid-19 related restrictions continuing to have a major impact on its business. Veikkaus said that the pandemic negatively impacted revenue by around €150m during the first half period, with casino games…

Finland is one of the 5th biggest betting nations in the world. Though Finnish casino ordinances are usually rigorous, and all limitations are generally prohibited to a nation's syndicate. The two land-based casinos in Finland usually contribute all their money to philanthropy. Online casinos are typically legal but only under national…

Veikkaus which is the state sponsored government betting agency in the country was forced to take steps to reduce the max betting limit on online slot machines in May 2020. Veikkaus which has a gambling monopoly on the Finnish gaming market was asked to implement these measures in light of the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. The Finnish government…

Finnish gambling monopoly Veikkaus is to extend gambling loss limits to its physical slot machines, with customers required to set a maximum loss amount before being able to play. Veikkaus in May last year was forced to introduce the measure for online customers in line with a decree from the Finnish Ministry of the Interior, aimed at reducing…

innish government-owned betting agency Veikkaus will introduce compulsory loss limits to slot machines as part of responsibility measures to reduce problem gambling as of 1 Sept. 2021, announced the company on Tuesday. The decision follows Veikkaus' other similar endeavors for a safer gaming environment, including loss limits already being applied…

Veikkaus in May last year was forced to introduce the measure for online customers in line with a decree from the Finnish Ministry of the Interior, aimed at reducing players' losses during the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The measure was initially seen as temporary but after the requirement was extended on a number of occasions, the…

Veikkaus, Finland's state gambling monopoly, will install a tool on the slot machines from September onwards, allowing players to set a loss-limit. With this feature, players can limit the losses of their accounts up to a maximum of €500 euros per day and €2000 euros per month. The country's ministry of interior had asked the organization to set a…

Finnish gambling monopoly Veikkaus is set to introduce a feature that will allow its customers to limit their losses across its slot machine estate from September. The new feature is the latest in a host of measures rolled out by the betting agency as part of a corporate social responsibility program it launched a few years ago after public outcry…

A feature allowing gamblers to limit their losses will be installed on slot machines operated by Finland's state gambling monopoly Veikkaus from September. Loss limits allow players to place a cap on the amount of money they could potentially lose over a given period of time. The move is the latest measure introduced as part of the agency's…

In addition to the redundancies, Veikkaus said that, the terms of the employment contracts with around 330 employees "may change substantially". However, the business added that it may be able to keep some people employed by directing them towards new openings in Veikkaus, particularly at its upcoming Casino Tampere property, where it expects to…

Scandinavia is known for heavy metal, ABBA, stunning scenery and liberalism. Each country has its own rules and regulations for its gambling, though. And before you decide to head to the Scandi countries for a spin on the spelautomater - here is what you need to know. Online gambling has increased in popularity in Scandinavia just as much as in the…

Relax Gaming's latest addition to its premium slot offering catalog has just gone live on June 22, 2021. The new slot title is named Spirit of the Beast and it is a new take on the classic slot game, with implemented Native American themes and features that provide tons of additional layers of fun. The company is one of the best B2B multi-product…

Online gambling is a favourite among many Finns, with the regulations in place and the exclusive rights that Veikkaus has, Finnish gamblers are assured of their security when enjoying these games. There's a wide range of companies for them to choose between, even browsing those at casinot netissä will show the vast variety on offer. With the help…

Veikkaus is closing its Casino Helsinki gaming site this month as part of its preparations for the July 1, 2021 implementation of authentication across slot machines and table games. Last year, the group urged Finland's government to accelerate the implementation of new laws requiring required ID checks in gaming arcades, with mandatory ID checks…

Complementing its diverse online slots portfolio, iGaming aggregator and supplier Relax Gaming has released its latest title, Spirit of the Beast, which transports players to North America's Great Plains. Set on the banks of a calm river, the action here is anything but calm as you'll find extra spins, a Spirit Summoner feature, and multiplier…

The government in May last year issued a decree significantly reducing monthly and weekly loss limits for online casino offered by Veikkaus on a temporary basis during Covid-19. However, the measures have remained throughout the pandemic, with the rules having been extended several times, the most recent being until 30 June. The government has now…

Online gambling is the present and future of gaming in the world; the online gambling market is valued at $46 billion and is projected to reach $94 billion by 2024. For most casual gambling fans, Finland may not be a big draw like the United States. However, the Nordic country holds its own fairly well in the global market. Finns are known to enjoy…

Gambling is often connected to the negative risks of it and also the illegal part of it which makes sense since that's what we are often taught at schools and told by our parents. However, that's not quite the complete reality of it in Finland where it is legal but it's controlled through laws and regulations. Actually, gambling is pretty popular…

In the fast-moving world of gambling, sometimes you might miss news that could be important to you. To make sure you're all caught up on gaming industry news, be it online or brick and mortar, we're rounding up the some of the announcements and partnerships from the last week that you might have missed. Don't miss out on all of the latest…

Finnish gambling monopoly Veikkaus has published its key principles for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in gambling. Veikkaus currently uses AI for a number of operations including digital marketing, betting odds calculation process, operating a customer service chatbot, making automatic money laundering notifications, identifying possible…