Finland’s president approves gambling legislation for 2027 market opening
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb approved legislation restructuring the country’s gambling market, according to the report. The multi-licence market is due to open on 1 July 2027, with applications accepted by the National Police Board from 1 March 2026. Licensing and regulatory responsibility is scheduled to transfer to the Finnish Supervisory Agency on 1 July 2027.
Operators must plan for licensing applications ahead of the scheduled market opening and later software-licensing requirements.