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Tomi Huttunen Discusses the Finnish Online Casino Industry and its Lessons for Global Markets
Finland’s online gambling sector is experiencing significant growth, with projections indicating a market size of €2.4 billion in 2025. This expansion is accompanied by a shift towards affiliate marketing, where individuals like Tomi Huttunen from Online Casino Suomi have emerged as influential figures. Huttunen, who also consults the team at Kasinon—a site that has become another major player resource for Finnish online casino players—represents a new wave of affiliate marketers shaping the industry.
This article explores Huttunen’s journey in affiliate marketing, the development of his platform and the challenges and opportunities within the Finnish online casino industry.
Early Experiences in Affiliate Marketing
Tomi Huttunen began his career in affiliate marketing during the early 2010s. At first, he experimented with various niches, learning how to generate traffic and optimize content for digital platforms. Over time, he recognised the growing potential of online gambling in Finland, where internet penetration is high and mobile gaming is widely popular.
The shift towards online casinos offered new opportunities for affiliate marketers, particularly those who could provide reliable, structured information to players. Huttunen focused on creating content that not only highlighted popular games but also helped users understand regulations, bonuses and payment methods. This foundation allowed him to build credibility with Finnish players while developing the skills necessary to operate a larger platform in the years that followed.
Building One of Finland’s Largest Casino Sites
Through a combination of consistent content production and search engine optimisation, Tomi developed a platform that became one of the largest online resources for Finnish casino players. The site grew steadily, driven by comprehensive game guides, reviews of online casinos and regular updates on the Finnish gambling sector.
In parallel, Huttunen worked closely with the team at Kasinon.live, a site that has become another major player resource for Finnish online casino players. By analysing its structure and audience engagement, he was able to refine his own strategies, emphasising clear, user-focused content. While the Finnish online gambling market is competitive, Huttunen’s approach—grounded in thorough research and accessible explanations—helped his site stand out among both casual and experienced players.
The platform’s growth coincided with a broader trend: online gambling accounted for roughly half of Finland’s total gambling revenue in recent years.
This significant share reflects the increasing reliance on digital platforms for gaming, particularly among younger demographics. Huttunen’s experience illustrates how content-driven affiliate marketing can align with broader market trends while guiding users navigating complex online options.
Challenges in the Online Gambling Industry
Despite its growth, the Finnish online gambling industry faces several challenges. Government proposals to tighten regulation could alter how affiliate marketing operates within the country. Potential restrictions may include limitations on advertising and the way websites direct players to licensed operators.
These changes would affect both established sites and new entrants, requiring careful navigation and strategic adjustment.
In addition to regulatory pressures, the competitive scene presents ongoing hurdles. Search engine algorithms evolve continuously, affecting how easily users can find content. Affiliate sites must adapt by regularly updating their material, improving site functionality and ensuring that information remains accurate and clear.
Player behaviour also presents a challenge. While online gambling offers convenience and variety, Finnish players are increasingly selective, prioritising sites that provide transparency, security and fair play. Affiliate marketers must therefore maintain high standards, balancing promotional opportunities with informative, unbiased content.
Advice for Smaller Casino Affiliates
Drawing from his own experiences, Huttunen offers several practical insights for emerging affiliate marketers in Finland:
Focus on Search Visibility: Sites that are easy to find through search engines naturally attract more traffic. Clear headings, concise explanations and structured content are key.
Maintain Credibility: Providing honest assessments of casino operators, payment systems and game quality builds trust. Readers are more likely to return to sites they perceive as reliable.
Adapt to Market Changes: Affiliates need to monitor both regulatory developments and shifts in player preferences. Staying flexible allows smaller sites to adjust without losing audience engagement.
Learn from Peers: Observing how other affiliates operate—what works and what does not—can provide useful guidance. Huttunen emphasises that smaller sites often experiment in ways larger platforms cannot, creating opportunities for innovation.
By following these principles, smaller affiliates can carve out a sustainable presence in a competitive and evolving market.
Perspectives on the Industry and Future Trends
Tomi Huttunen’s journey from a novice in affiliate marketing to a leading figure in Finland’s online casino sector reflects broader trends in digital commerce and online entertainment. His work demonstrates how focused content, clarity and responsiveness to market changes can produce significant results, even in a highly competitive environment.
As Finland’s online gambling market continues to grow, driven by both mobile technology and a high rate of internet access, Huttunen’s experiences provide insights not only for local affiliates but also for those examining global online gaming trends. Adapting to regulatory shifts, understanding player needs and maintaining a commitment to informative content remain central to long-term success in the sector.
For smaller sites and newcomers, Huttunen’s guidance highlights the importance of patience, observation and strategic adjustment. While the Finnish market presents unique challenges, lessons learned there resonate with broader international audiences, particularly in regions where online gambling is expanding and evolving.
Source: jpost.com
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13 gambling company executives in appeal against ATG’s proposal to raise gambling tax in Sweden
BOS – The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling – is today submitting a letter to the government. The letter is signed by 13 gambling company executives and BOS’s secretary general. In the letter, the signatories urge the government not to support the gambling company ATG in their proposal to raise the general gambling tax in favour of a reduction in the tax on horse racing.
As a main argument, the signatories highlight the fact that the level of the gambling tax affects the proportion of consumers who choose to gamble on the legal licensed gambling market, and that too many consumers are already opting out of the safety of the licensed market with its extensive consumer protection.
“Horse betting has a channelisation rate of between 98-99 percent. Online casino, according to the most optimistic estimates, has a channelisation rate of between 72-82 percent. The higher the tax, the greater the risk that the consumer will choose unlicensed gambling, where neither gambling tax nor consumer protection exists. To then lower the gambling tax for horse betting, which already has a very strong channelisation, and raise it for online casino, which has a very weak channelisation, would be completely incomprehensible. At least for those who prioritize consumer protection,” says BOS Secretary General Gustaf Hoffstedt.
You can read the full letter here: Letter to Government on ATG gambling duty
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Momentum Series: A Crash Gaming collection crafted for emotions in your online casino
FBMDS proudly unveils the Momentum Series, a crash gaming collection built to deliver fast-paced thrills, immersive visuals, and strong retention for online casino operators worldwide with the Piñata Rush, Magical Garden and Arctic Jumper titles.
Designed “for emotions” and “born to captivate”, the Momentum Series includes three high-performing titles — Piñata Rush, Magical Garden, and Arctic Jumper — that redefine the crash genre with dynamic gameplay, deep personalization, and stunning 3D environments.
The Momentum Series was created to give players more control, excitement, and emotional connection while providing operators with games designed for longer sessions and better retention metrics. Each title combines intuitive gameplay with high volatility, 97%+ RTP, and a responsive, mobile-first design, ensuring performance across devices and browsers. Players can personalize their experience with auto bets, double bets, and auto cashouts, adapting each round to their individual risk strategy.
Piñata Rush offers a colorful, multiplayer crash gaming experience set in lively Mexican-inspired streets. Players can track others’ progress in real time and enjoy a community-driven atmosphere that keeps engagement levels high. With 97.06% RTP and features such as Multiplayer, Auto Play, Auto Cash-Out, and a configurable Max Bet from 100x to 1000x, this crash game provides vibrant entertainment across Android, iOS, Mac OS, and Windows.
Magical Garden immerses players in a lush 3D fantasy world where serenity meets suspense. This single-player experience blends calm and thrill through Auto Play and Auto Cash-Out functions, allowing personalized strategies and a Max Bet configurable from 100x to 1000x. With 97% RTP, it offers operators a high-performing product with wide cross-platform compatibility.
Arctic Jumper brings adrenaline to the frozen north with a fully 3D single-player experience. Its immersive visuals and smooth performance are enhanced by Auto Play, Auto Cash-Out, and customizable betting options that match each player’s risk profile. Operating at 97% RTP, this title delivers consistent engagement and retention potential for competitive markets.
“The Momentum Series represents FBMDS’ evolution into crash gaming — a genre built on emotion, timing, and control,” said Renato Almeida, Director at FBMDS. “With Piñata Rush, Magical Garden, and Arctic Jumper, we’re delivering fast, flexible, and emotionally charged experiences that empower both players and operators.”
FBMDS brings a winning portfolio of innovative iGaming solutions, blending tradition with cutting-edge technology to deliver engaging, reliable, and profitable gaming experiences for operators worldwide. With a focus on slots, table games, video bingo, and now crash games, FBMDS empowers partners to scale and succeed in competitive markets.
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Cozy Coast Launches Worldwide: Beach Adventure from InnoGames Now Available
- Sunny feel-good vibes for everyone: Cozy Coast now available for iOS and Android
- New trailer highlights entertaining storytelling, merge-2 puzzles, and diverse gameplay elements
- Upcoming updates with new events and challenges for long-lasting fun
A beach adventure with heart: InnoGames, one of Germany’s leading developers and publishers of mobile and browser games, today launches Cozy Coast worldwide, bringing sunny feel-good moments to smartphones and tablets. The game is now available for free on the App Store and Google Play Store. Players in selected regions have already explored the Mediterranean island of Calista and experienced the captivating story of the two protagonists Mia and Elara. The unique mix of merge-2 puzzles, exploration, and heartfelt moments is clearly resonating with players, earning 4.8 on the App Store and 4.6 on Google Play out of 5 stars.
With today’s launch, InnoGames expands the game’s language support. Alongside the existing languages German, English, and French, Cozy Coast is now also available in Italian, Polish, Portuguese, and Spanish.
New Features, More Events: Regular Updates for Lasting Fun
In Cozy Coast, players accompany best friends Mia and Elara on a journey across the picturesque Mediterranean island of Calista. For Mia, the island is filled with childhood memories, but its former charm has faded. Together, they set out to restore the island. The gameplay centers on merge-2 mechanics: By skillfully combining items, players fulfill the wishes of island residents, collect resources, and restore buildings to unlock new areas of Calista. Along their journey, Mia and Elara encounter interesting characters, discover secrets, and explore the environment.
Check out the trailer on youtube: youtube.com/watch?v=hpacBlPfio4
Since the initial launch of Cozy Coast in selected regions, the development team has steadily expanded the merge-2 adventure. Customizable portraits, 3D decoration events, special quests with unique rewards, and advanced challenges for experienced players ensure there’s always something new to discover. The holiday season has also arrived: players can earn daily rewards, including the festive avatar “Winter Elara”.
Key Features of Cozy Coast
- Merge items: Strategically combine items to create new and higher-value objects
- Restore the seaside promenade: Renovate abandoned buildings to unlock new areas
- Adventure in paradise: Follow best friends Mia and Elara as they discover hidden places and uncover the secrets of a corporation with questionable intentions
- Characters with personality: Meet fascinating characters. Every encounter comes with a story – sometimes touching, sometimes mysterious, but always full of emotion
- Fresh challenges every day: Participate in competitive, daily, weekly, and seasonal events like exploration quests, puzzle collections, decoration and special story-driven missions to receive exciting rewards and enjoy lasting gameplay
- A personal touch: Use portrait customization to bring individuality and personality to every adventure.
- Unwind in a Mediterranean setting: Experience stress-free gameplay paired with a captivating story of friendship, courage, and hope
- Free to play without restrictions: Available worldwide on iOS and Android (except in Russia and China)
Cozy Coast is available on the App Store for iOS and on Google Play for Android.
For the latest news about the game, visit the official website or follow Cozy Coast on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
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