Finland has issued its first 18 gambling licences. The Finland gambling licences allow operators to enter the regulated market from July 2027.

• First licences: The National Police Board has granted 18 gambling licences, with another 63 applications pending. Applications are processed in the order received. The estimated processing time is six to eight months.
• Betting and online casino: The Finland gambling licences cover sports betting and online casino games. Licensed operators can start offering and marketing these products from 1 July 2027. Until then, existing gambling restrictions remain in place.
• Licence holders and regulation: The first licensees include Hippos ATG Oy, Skill On Net Ltd, SuomiVeto Oy and Amber Entertainment Finland Ltd. The National Police Board checks applicants’ backgrounds and compliance with licensing requirements. Gambling supervision will transfer to the new Supervisory Agency in July 2027.

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