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ATG complains to Finland’s competition authority over Veikkaus market conduct

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ATG complained to Finland’s Competition and Consumer Authority over Veikkaus’ conduct ahead of the planned opening of the remote gambling market. ATG alleges Veikkaus has restricted Swedish racing content and access to Finnish racing data; Veikkaus denies abusing its market position and said it would respond to the authority’s request for clarification.

The complaint concerns racing content and competition ahead of Finland’s planned remote gambling market opening.

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