Finland keeping Veikkaus gambling monopoly, okaying new B2B unit
Finland says it's sticking with its state-run Veikkaus gambling monopoly, while okaying the firm to launch a new B2B subsidiary.
Veikkaus laying off 800 staff, Finland urged to ditch gambling monopoly
Finland's Veikkaus gambling monopoly to lay off 800 staff in January while country is urged to rethink its online monopoly model.
Finns growing weary of Veikkaus online gambling monopoly
New research shows support for preserving Finland's Veikkaus gambling monopoly slipping, with support lowest among 25-34 age demo.
Veikkaus laying off hundreds as COVID shuts slots network
Finland's Veikkaus gambling monopoly could lay off up to 800 staff as pandemic surge shuts retail slots operations.
Paf urges Finland to end Veikkaus online gambling monopoly
Finnish gambling operator Paf urges country to end online gambling monopoly of state-run Veikkaus to allow greater protection for problem gamblers.
Veikkaus won’t be punished for ‘illegal’ IGT no-bid contract
Finland competition watchdog says Veikkaus no-bid IGT contract was “illegal” but company will skate due to statute of limitations.
Finland’s Paf reduces gamblers’ annual loss limits for third time
Finnish gambling operator Paf reducing customer annual loss limits to €20k on January 1, 2021, the third such reduction in two years.
Veikkaus preps new casino, land-based slots loss limits
Finland's Veikkaus says new Casino Tampere to open in December 2021, company seeks new mandatory loss limits for land-based slots network.
Veikkaus warns of €300m profit fall as Finland mulls end of gambling monopoly
Vekkaus warns that COVID-19 will likely reduce 2020 profits by €300m, while Finland mulls shift to more competitive online gambling market.
Finland’s Veikkaus fails underage slots test, vows to up its game
Finland's Veikkaus gambling monopoly vows to up its standards after allowing youthful looking undercover agents to access retail slot machines.
