The country is finally eliminating its non-functional gambling monopoly Finland has taken a significant step toward expanding its online gambling market by confirming that horserace betting will be part of the country’s planned commercial gambling model. On November 1, the Ministry of the Interior submitted a draft regulation to the European Commission, a move that
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Finland Inching Closer To Expanded iGaming Market
The country is moving quicker than expected toward an open online gambling ecosystem Finland is moving closer to expanding its iGaming market, with a significant step planned before the end of the year. The Finnish government intends to send its proposed gambling legislation to the European Commission (EC) for review ahead of schedule, possibly allowing
Finland’s Joni Jouhkimainen Ships SHR Pot-Limit Omaha Event
The latest win puts Jouhkimainen in third place on Finland’s all-time poker money list Finnish poker player Joni Jouhkimainen picked up another victory when he took down the 2024 Super High Roller Bowl Series held at the Merit Crystal Cove Hotel and Casino in Cyprus. Competing in the $51,150 buy-in Pot-Limit Omaha event, Jouhkimainen outplayed
Finland looks to expand online casino market
Finland’s online gaming monopoly continues to fail, and the government may finally react Finland’s online gambling market is on the verge of a major overhaul. The government has proposed a new Gambling Act that would dismantle the current monopoly held by Veikkaus Oy and usher in an open licensing system. This significant shift aims to