Finland Locks In Dual-Licence For Market Launch In 2027
Highlights
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Finland’s shift to the licensed gambling market has gained pace after the government’s submission of legislative proposal HE 16/2025.
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The regulatory license for the gaming software is expected to be open in early 2026.
Finland has moved from a state-monopoly gambling model to a more competitive dual-licensing system after the governor’s submission of legislative proposal HE 16/2025 this week.
The new structure implies mandatory B2B supplier licensing, with plans ahead to formalise state-owned operator, Veikkaus, into separate operational entities, which will come into effect.Â
Experts validate that the newly formed legislation will enable a dual license framework that includes B2C gambling game licenses and B2B game-software licenses.Â
Casino software operators are eligible to apply for a licence with a maximum validity of 5 years. The total tax imposed on them equals 22%Â on their Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR). The applications are set to be available from early 2026.Â
This model is to ensure that licensed operators utilise software supplied by approved B2B providers.Â
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The new structure implies mandatory B2B supplier licensing, with plans ahead to formalise state-owned operator, Veikkaus, into separate operational entities, which will come into effect.Â
Experts validate that the newly formed legislation will enable a dual license framework that includes B2C gambling game licenses and B2B game-software licenses.Â
Casino software operators are eligible to apply for a licence with a maximum validity of 5 years. The total tax imposed on them equals 22%Â on their Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR). The applications are set to be available from early 2026.Â
This model is to ensure that licensed operators utilise software supplied by approved B2B providers.Â
To know the full news story, Read Here!
