Gambling Regulation in Finland
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● moderate activity
Last reviewed 2026-07-01
Official Authority
Recent Enforcement & Updates
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2026-07-01
Finland to implement payment-blocks for banned gambling firms from 2023
Poliisihallitus says payment-traffic blocks will limit outbound player funds to gambling firms that received prohibition decisions for unlawful marketing; Nordic Tech Services N.V. and Viking Technology N.V. are affected at least until 4 May 2023.
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2026-07-01
Poliisihallitus may prohibit unlawful gambling operations and marketing
Poliisihallitus guidance clarifies that under arpajaislain 62a § the Police Board can ban gambling operations and marketing if games are run by non-authorised operators or if arpajaislaki provisions are violated.
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2026-07-01
Poliisihallitus to apply payment-blocking for banned marketers from 2023
From 2023 Poliisihallitus will restrict players' outgoing payments to gambling companies subject to marketing bans; Nordic Tech Services N.V. and Viking Technology N.V. are named as affected until at least 2023-05-04.
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2026-07-01
Police Board (Poliisihallitus) can ban unlawful gambling and marketing
Poliisihallitus guidance clarifies that under Arpajaislain 62a § the Police Board may prohibit conducting or marketing gambling if run by unauthorized operator or breaches provisions of the Act. Prohibition can target operators or entities marketing games against §62 prohibitions.
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2026-06-02
Poliisihallitus Bans Illegal Marketing by BML Group Ltd
The Poliisihallitus has prohibited BML Group Ltd from marketing gambling products in mainland Finland. The ban includes using Finnish public figures in promotions and targeting consumers through podcasts and articles.
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2026-06-01
Poliisihallitus bans BML Group Ltd's illegal marketing with €2.4 million fine
Poliisihallitus has prohibited BML Group Ltd from promoting gambling in mainland Finland, including using Finnish public figures in marketing. The ban covers all marketing materials aimed at consumers in mainland Finland.
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2026-06-01
Marketing Prohibition for Gambling Company Enforced
A court ruling confirmed that a gambling company's marketing activities violated Finnish gambling laws. The Police Authority's decision to prohibit the marketing was deemed justified, emphasizing the need to prevent the social and health harms associated with gambling.
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2026-06-01
Poliisihallitus enforces gambling marketing bans
Poliisihallitus can prohibit gambling operations if conducted by unauthorized entities or if laws are violated. The authority is currently processing potential bans against five foreign gambling companies.
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Poliisihallitus may prohibit unlawful gambling operations and marketing
Poliisi guidance: arvauskilpailu organisers and notification timing
Poliisihallitus issues national guidance on gambling marketing restrictions
Poliisihallitus Bans Illegal Marketing by BML Group Ltd
New Marketing Regulations for Gambling in Finland
Poliisihallitus — Arpajaishallinto
Illegal Gambling Activities Reporting EncouragedLink removed by authority on 2026-07-01
Marketing Prohibition for Gambling Company EnforcedLink removed by authority on 2026-07-01
Finland to implement payment-blocks for banned gambling firms from 2023Link removed by authority on 2026-07-01
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