Gambling Regulation in Finland
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Last reviewed 2026-05-17
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Recent Enforcement & Updates
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2026-05-17
Poliisihallitus outlines marketing regulations for gambling
Poliisihallitus has issued guidelines prohibiting the sale and marketing of lotteries without the required permits. Violations can lead to penalties.
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2026-05-17
New gambling law in Finland effective July 2027
Starting July 1, 2027, Finland's gambling system will be based on a new law allowing licensed gambling operations. Until then, Veikkaus Oy holds exclusive rights.
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2026-05-17
Poliisihallitus outlines marketing restrictions for gambling
Poliisihallitus has issued guidelines prohibiting the sale and marketing of lottery tickets without the necessary permits, and marketing to foreign jurisdictions unless allowed by local laws.
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2026-05-17
New gambling law to open Finnish market by 2027
Starting July 1, 2027, Finland's gambling system will transition to a new law allowing competition, moving away from the current monopoly held by Veikkaus Oy until June 2027.
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Poliisihallitus — Arpajaishallinto
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