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Veikkaus reports €234.2m H1 profit as it prepares for lottery licence payment
Veikkaus reported H1 2026 profit of €234.2m, up 2% year on year, and said it will pay about €1bn for a ten-year exclusive lottery licence in Finland. The payment is front-loaded during 2026, according to the company, while Finland's online betting and iGaming market is due to open to competition on 1 July 2027.
Fennica Gaming launches content with partners in Italy, Ontario and the Netherlands
Fennica Gaming has launched its games in Italy with Brightstar Lottery, in Ontario with Betty Gaming and in the Netherlands with Gaming1’s Circus.nl, the company said. The Italian launch covers its eInstant portfolio, while the Ontario deployment is its first in that market; Fennica said it had previously received a B2B licence there.
EveryMatrix establishes dedicated lottery division
EveryMatrix has established a dedicated lottery division to develop digital technology and products for the sector, the company said. The unit will offer numbers games, pool sports and eInstants, and Nikolina Gabelica will lead it as managing director. EveryMatrix said it has existing lottery partnerships, including with Szerencsejáték Zrt, Norsk Tipping, Veikkaus, OPAP and Danske Spil.
Fennica Gaming launches casino games with Sisal in Italy
Fennica Gaming has launched online casino games on Flutter Entertainment’s Sisal platform in Italy, marking its entry into the market. The companies said the titles are delivered through a direct technical integration, without an intermediary aggregator.
Veikkaus adopts Neccton responsible-gambling platform under Finnish law
Veikkaus will deploy Neccton’s latest AI-based responsible-gambling system across its digital and physical channels in Finland, the company said. Developed by OpenBet, the platform identifies risk indicators in real time and supports tailored interventions. The move follows Finland’s new Gambling Act, which requires operators to identify and address signs of risky gambling behaviour early.