Ep 672: Finland On Schedule For 2026 Refresh & 2027 Relaunch
Episode description
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and iGaming Expert Editor Joe Streeter as the trio discuss Finland’s landmark gambling reform, following the decisive parliamentary vote to end Veikkaus’ online monopoly and introduce a new licensing regime.
Tune in to today’s episode to find out:
- Why Finland’s 158-8 parliamentary vote marks a defining moment for Europe’s 2025 regulatory landscape
- What the final Gambling Reform Bill actually delivers and the key non-negotiables for licensed operators
- How the end of Veikkaus’ online monopoly reshapes competition, product choice and market dynamics
- What operators, affiliates and responsible gambling stakeholders are saying on the ground
- Whether Finland’s licensing window and marketing rules will successfully channel up to €900m back into the regulated market
Host: Fernando Noodt
Guests: Ted Menmuir & Joe Streeter
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald
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