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Wildz Group brand Tuplaus has won the Slotsoo Finland Casino Awards 2026 “Pelillistämispäällikö” (Gamification Manager) title, according to a company announcement dated July 2026 from Ta ‘Xbiex, Malta. Slotsoo’s organisers said: “Only a casino that has taken the gambling experience to a whole new level can be called a gamification manager.” Judges added that Tuplaus […]
Finland has submitted technical gambling regulations covering a regulatory data vault and the Official Control Signing Service (OCSS) to the EU’s Technical Regulation Information System (TRIS) on 10 July. According to the notified documents, operators must submit signed gaming and player-account data to the authority through a secure SFTP data vault in a prescribed format. […]
Veikkaus will deploy the latest version of OpenBet’s Neccton AI-enhanced responsible gambling platform across its digital and retail channels, the companies said on 16 June 2026. The rollout comes as Finland’s newly approved Gambling Act increases operator obligations to spot and address risky gambling behaviour early, including active intervention where risk indicators emerge. OpenBet said […]
Finland’s Ministry of the Interior has published a draft regulation for public consultation that would set detailed product-level requirements for gambling offered by holders of Finnish gambling licences. The regulation is proposed to enter into force on 1 July 2027, as Finland prepares for its new licensing regime. The draft introduces maximum stakes across electronic […]
Initial rollout brings 10 slots from Iron Dog Studio and Prospect Gaming to the state-owned operator, via Light & Wonder. 1X2 Network has entered the Finnish market after signing a content partnership with Veikkaus, Finland’s state-owned gaming operator. Under the agreement, a selection of titles from 1X2 Network studios Iron Dog Studio and Prospect Gaming […]
Overview For years, many jurisdictions were content to sit back while offshore operators captured players and revenue. Ireland has created a dedicated, centralised regulator. Finland has dismantled its standing state monopoly. New Zealand is finally trying to pull a largely unregulated grey market into a controlled framework. Each of these markets is at a different […]
Finnplay, the Finnish technology provider for iGaming platforms, unveils a partnership with SpinCore Group, a European operator set to enter the newly regulated online gambling market in Finland. SpinCore Group has filed its Finnish license application and intends to introduce two brands on Finnplay’s platform when the market starts in July 2027. The collaboration signifies […]
Licence applications have begun pouring in for the new Finnish online gambling market, but some potentially big players are still sitting on the sidelines over fears that lawmakers could yet spring a late compliance surprise. Finland will end its longstanding gambling monopoly in July 2027, when licensed onshore operators are for the first time permitted […]
Immense Group has named Joonas Karhu as Managing Director, Finland, strengthening its strategic focus on the Nordic region. Based in Helsinki, Karhu will oversee local operations, drive partnership development, enhance media engagement, and support long-term market positioning for the group’s casino and betting brands. The appointment underscores Immense Group’s commitment to Nordic markets, bolstering regional […]
Finland’s health institute THL says that the ubiquitous gambling machines found in most of the country’s supermarkets should be removed. As an example, the agency pointed to Norway which saw problem gambling statistics tumble after the country removed gaming machines from shops a decade ago. A working group at Finland’s National Institute for Health […]
The Åland-based gambling company Paf has appointed Daniela Johansson as deputy chief executive. Daniela Johansson has worked at Paf for 15 years and served in multipleroles, most recently as chief responsibility officer, where she oversaw the firm’s work with responsible gaming. In addition, Johansson has been a member of the company’s management team since […]
New online casino bets on millions of “loyal” Metalheads worldwide… Fans of Metal music and casino gaming now have the perfect platform for their interests. Metal Casino is launching the world’s first gaming site for hard rock enthusiasts. Targeting hundreds of millions of Metal fans worldwide, and having already partnered with some of the genre’s major stars, […]
Betting on the internet has drastically expanded during the last 15 years, as a massive percentage of players turned from betting shops to online operators to quench their everyday betting needs. This trend brought with it the need for new iGaming legislation that would allow for the fairer competition among the various betting sites, protect […]
Lately we have been witnessing many mergers and takeovers. When Clarion Events bought iGaming Business, I had starred at my screen for a couple of hours just before I’ve asked myself if this is one of my biggest surprises that I am going to see in this industry regarding company mergers and takeovers. Well, I […]
EEG: Hi Kristoffer and thank you for this interview, firstly we would like to get a deeper overview of your profile in the igaming industry. How long have you been involved in this activity and why Fantasy sports? Kristoffer: I just joined Fanteam.com recently after over ten years in the igaming industry, focused on traditional […]