The police as a part of the society The police safeguard everyday life in Finland. We are easy to identify and approach, both on the street and online. We take care of issues related to everyone’s safety every day, such as criminal investigations,...

For players Gambling involves risks. Gambling is safer when you choose an operator with a Finnish licence. Please note, however, that until the end of June 2027, Veikkaus Oy has the exclusive right to organise gambling in mainland Finland. Play sa...

Hate crimes What is a hate crime? The Finnish law does not define the concept of a hate crime specifically. In general terms, hate crime is a crime motivated by prejudice or hostility towards the victim’s ethnic or national origin. The crime may a...

The Police definition of street gangs refers to groups associated with certain urban neighbourhoods, with several active identified individuals and defined hierarchies and leaders.

Frequently asked questions about applying for licences How do I identify myself to the online service? The representative of the license applicant uses strong electronic identification to log in to the online service. If the representative of the ...

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...

Applications for a gambling licence may be submitted via the e-service as of 2 March 2026. The website is still under development. × Close Gambling The gambling system in Finland is currently undergoing reform. The reform will open up the gambling...

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....

Annual reporting obligation The holder of a gambling licence or an exclusive licence has reporting obligations under the Gambling Act. Carefully read the technical regulation on reporting obligations before you submit your annual report. Every hol...

5.6.2025 | The police make more than 2,000 co-operation visits to Finnish schools this year

10.1.2023 | Illegal gambling advertising has been especially targeted at young adults on social media channels for several years. Marketing typically utilises the popularity of social media celebrities and aims to associate gambling with images of success, coping well in life, prosperity and publicity. However, gambling causes serious social, health and economic harms, which are ignored in advertising.

3.12.2024 | Statement ID-24794938 1 (81) 01.11.2024 POL-2023-12050 NATIONAL POLICE BOARD Gambling Administration Konepajankatu 2, P.O.Box 50, FI-11101 RIIHIMÄKI arpajaishallinto@poliisi.fi Tel. +358 295 480 181 police.fi National Police Board's guidelines on ...

28.11.2022 | To build an overview and combat the phenomenon, cooperation is now closer within the police department, between police units in the Helsinki region, internationally and with the City of Helsinki.

12.10.2022 | Häme Police Department Sustainability Report 2021 Keeping everyone safe, at all times We are committed to promoting the implementation of UN Sustainable Development Goals (Agenda 2030). From among the goals in the Agenda, we have chosen the SDGs t...

19.11.2024 | In its decision of 12 November 2024, the Finnish Police Board’s Gambling Administration prohibited the gambling company Veikkaus Oy from marketing gambling games in violation of the Finnish Lotteries Act. The decision is based on marketing of gambling games targeted at minors. A conditional fine of EUR 2,900,000 has been imposed to enforce the prohibition.

12.11.2020 | Crime in Helsinki is becoming more international and the number of youths causing concern is rising

24.11.2020 | Most young people in Helsinki are doing well, but a small number of youths have symptoms and commit crimes. Some youngsters have accumulated more problems than before. A number of young people with symptoms have a foreign background.

8.3.2021 | Drug offences found out by the Police have grown rapidly over the past few years. The Police is particularly concerned about children and the young with a drug habit.

6.3.2024 | A gambling company’s marketing prohibition enters into force after a court decision

2.8.2023 | The National Police Board of Finland will supervise marketing of gambling services closely at the World Rally Championship event and its side events in Central Finland from 3 to 6 August 2023.