Finland, Ireland and UK advance gambling regulation in H1 2026
Regulation · SectorWire deskSource published
Summary
Reportedly, Finland's National Police Board began accepting gambling licence applications on 1 March 2026, with licensed operations due to start on 1 July 2027. Ireland's Gambling Regulatory Authority opened its Operator Portal on 9 February 2026, and the UK raised Remote Gaming Duty from 21% to 40% on 1 April 2026.
Why it matters
Operators face new licensing, tax and compliance requirements across key European markets, with Finland's market opening and UK duty costs rising.
Cite as: SectorWire, “Finland, Ireland and UK advance gambling regulation in H1 2026”, 29 July 2026, https://sectorwire.news/item/finland-ireland-and-uk-advance-gambling-regulation-in-h1-2026/