Finland

News & Analysis

Finnish Problem Gambling Rate At All-time Low, Says Veikkaus

Finnish gambling monopoly Veikkaus has said problem gambling rates among slots players are at an all-time low as a result of the impact of restrictive consumer protection measures introduced over the past few years.

Finnish PM Backs Budget To Cover Veikkaus Beneficiaries Shortfall

The Finnish government wants to set aside €332m in next year's budget to ensure non-government organisations do not miss out on any funding because of declining Veikkaus profits.

Finland Police Fine Eurosport €800,000 Over Gambling Ads

Finland's National Police Board has fined television network Eurosport €800,000 ($929,000) over gambling advertisements in violation of rules protecting gambling monopoly Veikkaus, even though the broadcasts originated from outside Finland.

Finnish Study Links Problem Gambling, Benefits, Unemployment

A new Finnish study says it has found a clear link between harmful gambling behaviours, people receiving social benefits and the unemployed.

Finnish Parliament Finally Receives Lottery Act Amendments

Finland’s long-anticipated Lottery Act amendment was submitted to parliament on September 23, confirming the government's intent to bolster the country’s monopoly system.

Research & Reports

Market Insight: European Lotteries

This in-depth report provides insight into the size, structure and growth of 30 European lottery markets, containing analysis, updated as new information becomes available, of sector themes and key jurisdictional and lottery-level developments including growth trends by game category and channel shift towards online sales.

Interactive Map: Gambling Advertising Across Europe

Advertising is one of the most hotly discussed topics in the European gambling industry. In this map, VIXIO GamblingCompliance shows the current situation regarding gambling advertising in all jurisdictions. The map highlights the differences among the countries that allow, partially prohibit or forbid gambling advertising.

Market Insight: European Online Gambling

This in-depth report provides insight into the size, structure and growth of 32 European online gambling markets, containing analysis, updated as new information becomes available, sector themes and key market developments bringing stakeholders opportunities, challenges, tailwinds and headwinds.

Market Insight — Finland

Finland’s Veikkaus recorded a 4 percent decline in gross gaming revenue to €1.69bn in 2019, ahead of a government review of its status as one of Europe’s last comprehensive gambling monopolies.

Finland: Act on Virtual Currency Providers

On April 26, 2019, the Financial Supervisory Authority (FIN-FSA) announced that the President has approved the Act on Virtual Currency Providers and a briefing has been arranged for virtual currency providers.

Data & Forecasts

LeoVegas Report - 2013 to 2021Q3

Latest quarterly data from Swedish-listed LeoVegas. The data released for the operator contains the following information: Revenue, cost of sales, gross profit, operating expenses, marketing expenses, EBITDA, operating profit, active & depositing customers and a breakdown of revenue & deposits by geography. There are approximately 1,300 data points in this document.

Kindred Group Report - 2004 to 2021Q3

Latest quarterly data from Swedish-listed Kindred Group. The data released for the operator contains the following information: Gross winnings revenue (GWR), gross profit, profit from operations, betting duties, a geographical & segmental breakdown of GWR, sports betting KPIs and number of active & registered customers. There are approximately 2,750 data points in this document.

XLMedia Report - 2013 to 2021H1

Latest half-yearly data from UK-listed XLMedia. The data released for the company contains the following information: Revenues by business segment & user location, cost of revenues, gross profit, operating expenses and operating income. There are approximately 350 data points in this document.

Market Monitor: International Gaming Machine Count

This report displays the most recent tallies of gaming machines, split between casino and non-casino units, across over 100 jurisdictions globally. Visual cross-jurisdictional comparisons of gaming machines by category and population-adjusted machine density are facilitated by an interactive dashboard.

Finland - Veikkaus Report - 2001 to 2021H1

Latest quarterly data from Veikkaus of Finland. The data released for the operator contains the following information: Turnover by sales channel and by game, internet gaming turnover by channel, prizes, retail commissions, lottery tax, operating profit, KPIs and distribution of turnover by points of sale. There are approximately 2,090 data points in this document.