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Finnish operators challenge proposed player-protection rules in consultation

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Finland’s Gambling Risk and Harm Assessment Group, under the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, opened a consultation on proposed player-protection measures on 30 January. SkillOnNet and Wildz Group warned in their responses that strict limits, including a cross-operator loss cap, could push customers towards unlicensed sites; submissions are due by 24 February. The proposals also include deposit, loss and time limits, cooling-off periods and play restrictions.

The consultation could shape cross-operator limits and player-control requirements for operators entering Finland’s new gambling framework.

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Netherlands Gambling Authority convenes player protection conference with 16 countries

The Netherlands Gambling Authority organised the first Player Protection Conference on 8–9 September 2025, attended by three members of the Gaming Commission secretariat. Delegates from 16 European countries discussed youth protection, illegal gambling and advertising, and using player data to identify risks; working groups are scheduled to begin meeting during 2026.

The Netherlands Gambling Authority organised the first Player Protection Conference, which brought together regulators, academics, researchers and experts from 16 European countries. Three members of the Gaming Commission secretariat took part.

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