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8.6.2026 | Several dozen gambling operators have already applied for a licence. It currently takes an estimated six months to process applications.https://poliisi.fi/en/-/gambling-licences-interest-gambling-operators
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Gambling The gambling system in Finland is currently undergoing reform. The reform will open up the gambling market to competition, and gambling will be a licensed activity from 1 July 2027. The gambling reform seeks to ensure that gambling activi...https://poliisi.fi/en/gambling
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Marketing of gambling Finland’s gambling system is undergoing reform. Please note that the content of this page is partly based on old legislation and is valid until 30 June 2027. The content will be updated as the effective date of the new legisl...https://poliisi.fi/en/marketing-of-gambling
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Frequently asked questions about gambling Finland’s gambling system is undergoing reform. Please note that the content of this page is based on old legislation and is valid until 30 June 2027. The content will be updated as the effective date of t...https://poliisi.fi/en/frequently-asked-questions-about-gambling
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Supervision of gambling The provision of gambling services is a form of economic activity that, without supervision, may have harmful effects on society. The objects of the gambling system could not be achieved without an efficient supervisory org...https://poliisi.fi/en/supervision-of-gambling
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Applying for a gambling licence Apply for a gambling licence by submitting a written application. Write your application in Finnish or Swedish. Send the application and attachments to the National Police Board via the online service, by email, or ...https://poliisi.fi/en/applying-for-a-gambling-licence
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Illegal gambling Has an online casino advertisement caught your eye? Have you wondered whether to use a foreign gambling company to place bets? Before you start gambling, you should always check whether it is a legally organised gambling activity....https://poliisi.fi/en/illegal-gambling
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Frequently asked questions about the licence holder’s obligations Is there a charge for processing annual reports? The supervisory authority does not charge a separate processing fee for the annual reports. However, holders of a gambling licence o...https://poliisi.fi/en/frequently-asked-questions-about-the-licence-holder-s-obligations