Veikkaus deputy CEO Velipekka Nummikoski is due to leave the Finnish operator on 31 August after 14 years, according to the report. Veikkaus has appointed Chris Armes executive vice-president of Gaming Technologies, with his start scheduled for autumn 2026.
The departure and technology appointment change Veikkaus’ executive team ahead of Finland’s planned online gambling market opening.
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Gaming Innovation Group said it plans to close its Alira platform in Spain during 2027 and increase its focus on CoreX. The company expects the closure to generate additional savings and consolidate its technology offering.
Gaming Innovation Group plans to close its Alira platform in Spain during 2027, the company announced alongside its Q3 2026 financial results. The company expects the closure to produce additional savings and to consolidate its technology offering, while increasing its focus on CoreX.
Paf said on 27 October that it had joined Rahapeliala ry, the Finnish gaming association, at its annual meeting in Helsinki. The company also said it would become the Finnish Ski Federation’s main sponsor when the licensing system takes effect, planned for summer 2027, and begin working with former Formula One driver Kimi Räikkönen.
Paf has joined Rahapeliala ry, the Finnish gaming association that represents companies offering online gambling in the country, the Åland-based operator announced at its annual Åktoberfest meeting in Helsinki. The announcement came as the meeting marked Paf's 60th anniversary, less than a year before Finland's licensing system is due to take effect. Rahapeliala ry already counts several members, including the state operator Veikkaus, which joined in September 2026.
Finland’s National Police Board confirmed 12 gambling licence approvals ahead of the market opening on 1 July 2027. It said it had received 79 applications by 26 October and recorded no rejections; Veikkaus had applied but was not among the confirmed licensees.
Betsson announced a five-and-a-half-year sponsorship of HJK Helsinki starting 1 July 2027 and running to 31 December 2032, covering both the men's and women's first teams. HJK said it is the largest commercial agreement in Finnish football history; the value was not disclosed.
Betsson announced a five-and-a-half-year sponsorship agreement with HJK Helsinki, one of Finland's main football clubs. The partnership will begin on 1 July 2027 and run until 31 December 2032, the company announced. According to the club, it is the most important commercial agreement in the history of Finnish football. The financial value of the agreement was not made public.
Finland’s National Police Board reported that the Gambling Administration had issued four prohibition decisions and imposed six conditional fines by mid-2026 for illegal gambling marketing under the Lotteries Act. Corporate conditional fines range from €100,000 to €1.2 million, while individual fines range from €30,000 to €200,000. The market is due to open to operators in July 2027.
Finland's National Police Board said the Gambling Administration has issued four prohibition decisions and imposed six conditional fines this year over breaches of the Lotteries Act concerning marketing of unauthorised gambling services in mainland Finland. The board announced the figures on Wednesday, according to its statement. The measures cover gambling promotions on websites, social media and live-streaming platforms.