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Finland Govt Looks at Whether Scratchcards can be Gifted Again

Niji Narayan
January 28, 2026
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Finland’s Interior Ministry is examining whether scratchcards might once again be allowed as gifts.

The investigation will consider whether winnings from a scratchcard could be claimed by someone other than the person who purchased the card.

At the start of 2024, scratchcards were brought under mandatory identification rules. Since then, recipients of gifted cards have been unable to redeem any prizes they potentially offer.

Parliament approved a new Lotteries Act in December. At the same time, legislators included a statement urging the government to explore ways to permit scratchcards to be given as gifts.

Christmastime is traditionally the biggest season for lottery scratch card sales in Finland.

Niji Narayan

Niji Narayan

With a career spanning over a decade, Niji Narayan is a cornerstone of the HIPTHER editorial team, serving as a Senior Editor for EEG (Expertise & Evolution Gaming) and Gaming Americas. A graduate in Physics with a Master’s degree in Communication and…

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