By SectorWire desk ·
Wildz Group said board member Lasse Rantala announced on LinkedIn that the company had completed Finland’s licensing process. The National Police Board has not publicly disclosed application outcomes, and Wildz Group said launch preparations for July 2027 were continuing.
The announcement signals Wildz Group’s intention to enter Finland’s regulated online gambling market when it opens.
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The announcement describes Wildz Group’s planned entry into Finland’s regulated gambling market from 1 July 2027.
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