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Non-money lotteries Non-money prize lotteries, also called raffles, are a form of lottery in which participants can win goods or gift cards in a draw or in some other way, but always based on chance. To participate in a non-money prize lottery, yo...https://poliisi.fi/en/lottery-permits
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Permits for lotteries and money collections You will find information on money collections and how to organise lotteries, including how to apply for permits and make accounting reports. Kindly note that while a lot of the information is available ...https://poliisi.fi/en/apply-for-lottery-and-money-collection-permit
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Frequently asked questions about non-money lotteries Can a business or a private individual get a non-money lottery licence? A non-money lottery licence cannot be granted to a business or a private individual. The running of non-money lotteries is...https://poliisi.fi/en/frequently-asked-questions
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Criteria for a non-money lottery For a lottery to be governed by the Lotteries Act, it must meet three conditions: it must be based on chance, participation must be subject to a charge, and participants must be able to win a prize of monetary valu...https://poliisi.fi/en/criteria-for-a-non-money-lottery
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Non-money lottery licences You will need a licence for running a non-money lottery. A non-money lottery licence may only be granted to an organisation or foundation with a non-profit purpose. It takes approximately 2–3 months for the National Poli...https://poliisi.fi/en/non-money-lottery-licences
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When do you not need a licence? Down below is listed the forms of lotteries, when a permit is not needed. Small lotteries Small lotteries are non-money lotteries where the combined sale price of the tickets does not exceed EUR 3,000 and where the ...https://poliisi.fi/en/when-do-you-not-need-a-licence-
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Frequently asked questions about gambling supervision What are the consequences of illegal gambling? Illegal marketing of gambling services can lead to the National Police Board’s prohibiting decision and a conditional fine or a penalty fee. Illeg...https://poliisi.fi/en/frequently-asked-questions-about-gambling-supervision
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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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Account for non-money lottery The recipient of a non-money lottery permit must make a non-money lottery account. The account shall be issued for the period of the permit granted and shall be issued within five months of the expiry of the permit. T...https://poliisi.fi/en/accounting-obligation
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Ostrobothnia Police Department, units and services We provide services in the regions of Ostrobothnia, Southern Ostrobothnia and Central Ostrobothnia. Our area of operation extends from Kristiinankaupunki to Kokkola on the western coast and from A...https://poliisi.fi/en/ostrobothnia-police-department-units
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Payment blocks in gambling Finland’s gambling system is undergoing reform. Please note that bans on gambling payment transactions are among the supervisory measures in the old legislation. Bans on gambling payment transactions will remain in place...https://poliisi.fi/en/payment-blocks-in-gambling
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Central Finland Police Department, units and services Central Finland Police Department is located in Pirkanmaa and Central Finland in an area consisting of 45 municipalities. The police department’s main police station – its administrative and ma...https://poliisi.fi/en/central-finland-police-department-units
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Lapland Police Department, units and services We provide services over the large district of Northern Finland from Ranua to Utsjoki. Our area of operation covers 21 municipalities with about 180,000 inhabitants. We also serve a large number of tou...https://poliisi.fi/en/lapland-police-department-units
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Other services In addition to fighting crime and issuing permits, the police also has other responsibilities. Providing advice and help is a key part of police work. We police gambling and lotteries. The police is also the licensing authority for ...https://poliisi.fi/en/other-services
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Ostrobothnia Police Department, units and services We provide services in the regions of Ostrobothnia, Southern Ostrobothnia and Central Ostrobothnia. Our area of operation extends from Kristiinankaupunki to Kokkola on the western coast and from A...https://poliisi.fi/en/ostrobothnia-police-department-units
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Oulu Police Department, units and services We operate in 38 municipalities in the counties of Kainuu and Northern Ostrobothnia (Pohjois-Pohjanmaa). Our area of operation includes about 61 600 square kilometres, with about 488 000 residents. The Po...https://poliisi.fi/en/oulu-police-department-units
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Southwestern Finland Police Department, units and services We provide police services in Southwestern Finland from Turku archipelago to Kankaanpää. The area is characterised by the proximity of the sea. The police may also need a boat or ferry to ...https://poliisi.fi/en/southwestern-finland-police-department-units
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Southeastern Finland Police Department, units and services We provide police services in the areas of 15 municipalities. Our area of operation extends from Kotka on the coast to Kouvola in the north and Parikkala in the east. The area is character...https://poliisi.fi/en/southeastern-finland-police-department-units
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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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National Police Board of Finland, units and services The National Police Board’s tasks include planning, directing, developing and supervising police operations and the related support functions. In addition, it is responsible for the equal availa...https://poliisi.fi/en/national-police-board-units