Veikkaus is using its Fennica Gaming arm to build international experience before Finland’s online casino market opens to private competition in July 2027. Fennica Gaming Becomes Veikkaus’ Global Test Bed Finland’s Veikkaus is looking beyond its home market as it prepares for one of the biggest changes in the company’s history. Its B2B subsidiary, Fennica […]
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Veikkaus Says Finland’s New Gambling Market Must Win Players Back From Offshore Sites
Finland’s gambling overhaul will bring licensed online casinos and sportsbooks into the market in July 2027, but Veikkaus says the harder job will be convincing Finnish players already using offshore sites to come back inside the regulated system. Finland Has a Channelisation Problem Veikkaus CEO Olli Sarekoski has welcomed Finland’s move away from an online […]
Endorphina Secures UAE Vendor Licence as Regulated Gaming Market Builds Pace
Endorphina’s UAE approval gives the slot supplier a foothold in one of the world’s most closely watched new gaming markets. Endorphina Gains Ground in the UAE Endorphina has secured a Tier II Gaming-Related Vendor Licence from the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority, marking another regulated-market move for the online casino content supplier. The approval allows […]
EU Court Hands Players a Fresh Route to Reclaim Gambling Losses
A new EU court ruling gives players another shot at recovering money lost to online operators that took bets in markets where those games were still banned. What the Court Actually Said The Court of Justice of the European Union held that member states can keep their own bans on online gambling in place, even […]
Digitain Secures UK Betting Licence, Signals Bold Push Into Regulated Markets
Fresh off a licence approval from the UK Gambling Commission, Digitain is ready to ramp up its presence in one of the world’s most heavily policed betting environments. UK Green Light Gives Digitain a New Launchpad The Armenian-born iGaming supplier has clinched a UK licence covering real and virtual sports betting, along with full platform […]
Dutch Gambling License Fees to Rise in April as KSA Sharpens Oversight
Higher application costs are coming for Dutch gambling operators, as the government adjusts fees and regulators ramp up enforcement in a fast-changing market. New Fee Structure Reflects Inflation, Not Just Policy Shift From 1 April 2026, anyone applying for a gambling license in the Netherlands will face steeper fees. The Dutch Ministry of Justice and […]
Nevada Gaming Regulators Tighten Rules for Online Operations Abroad
Nevada’s Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has issued fresh guidance aimed at keeping tabs on how its licensees run online gambling operations beyond state lines—and in some cases, across the globe. New Oversight for a Growing Online Footprint As online gambling expands, so too does Nevada’s interest in how its license holders and applicants operate in […]
Finland Breaks the Monopoly: Online Gambling to Open in 2027
Finland is officially ending Veikkaus’ long-standing grip on online gambling, clearing the way for licensed competition starting in July 2027. From One to Many: What’s Changing The ink is dry. President Alexander Stubb has signed off on Finland’s new Gambling Act, and with it comes a major shift: online betting, slots, and casino games will […]
Austria Eyes 2027 Overhaul as Gambling Monopoly Faces Mounting Criticism
As Vienna begins drafting the next round of gambling licenses, operators warn that doubling down on the old monopoly could backfire. Drafting the Future: Ministry Confirms Tender Prep Austria’s Ministry of Finance has officially kicked off the process for the country’s 2027 casino licensing cycle. A new legislative draft is in development, aiming to unify […]
Italy’s Online Gambling Reset: Fewer Sites, Stricter Rules, and a Big Shake-Up for Players
As of 7am on November 13, Italy officially flipped the switch on a new, tightly regulated online gambling market. Led by the customs and monopolies agency (ADM), this reset saw 52 fresh licenses activated, marking the end of an era dominated by loosely controlled affiliate networks and outdated oversight. Though the reboot was scheduled for […]
