Finland approves 12 gaming licences from 79 applications for 2027
National Police Board confirmed approvals; list includes international operators
Key Takeaways
- The National Police Board confirmed 12 gaming licences approved from 79 applications as of 26 October 2026.
- The competitive online market in Finland will commence on 1 July 2027.
- Veikkaus has applied to compete but is not listed among the approved operators and will retain monopolies on lotteries, scratchcards and venue machines.
- H2 Gambling Capital estimates €1.9 billion in total Finnish gambling revenue for 2026, with 81% from the online channel.
Finland approved 12 gaming licences out of 79 applications as of 26 October 2026, the National Police Board confirmed to iGaming.org. The regulator said none of the applications had been rejected and that the competitive online market will start on 1 July 2027.
Approvals and applicants
The National Police Board confirmed the approvals to iGaming.org and provided the list of authorised operators. The companies approved are Hippos ATG Oy; Sunflower Gaming Limited; Granturo Finland Ltd (Wildz Group); Skill On Net Ltd; SuomiVeto Oy; Cloudberry Ent Limited; SixthSpin Limited; KuuFlip Limited; RocketLily Ent Limited; Nivei Ursi Limited; YTBlue Limited; and Buccone Trading Limited.
Veikkaus position and market figures
Veikkaus does not appear among the approvals to date, although it has submitted its own application to compete in the new online market. The state-owned company will retain the monopoly on lotteries, scratchcards and gaming machines in venues.
H2 Gambling Capital estimates total Finnish gambling revenue at €1.9 billion for 2026, with online activity representing 81% of that total. Those figures help explain operator interest ahead of the launch.
Sources and verification
The confirmation came from the National Police Board to iGaming.org; the revenue estimate is from H2 Gambling Capital. Signed: Miguel Sandoval, Regulatory Correspondent.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many gaming licences did Finland approve and how many applications were received?
Finland approved 12 gaming licences and had received 79 applications as of 26 October 2026, according to the National Police Board’s confirmation to iGaming.org.
When does the competitive online market in Finland begin?
The competitive online market will start on 1 July 2027, a date confirmed by the National Police Board in its communication to iGaming.org.
What role will Veikkaus have after the online market opens?
Veikkaus has submitted an application to participate in the new online market but does not appear among the approved operators to date; it will keep the state monopoly on lotteries, scratchcards and gaming machines in venues.
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Miguel Sandoval tracks gambling legislation, licensing, and regulator enforcement — from Spain's DGOJ and the Latin American authorities to the UKGC, the MGA, and the state-by-state map in North America. The reports answer three questions precisely — what changed, where, and who it affects — with jurisdictions, dates, and penalties cited exactly as published. Operators and compliance officers read Miguel Sandoval to know which rulebook moved before their next meeting.
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