Finland’s Ministry of Interior revealed a legislative project in October last year that will introduce a licensing system for gambling in the country, moving away from the monopoly system.
The licence system will cover online casino and online sports betting, while also taking away the monopoly status of state-owned operator Veikkaus in the market.
At the time, the EGBA showed their support for the changes. However, while reaffirming the association’s backing in their latest announcement, Haijer also highlighted some areas of the proposal that need adjustments.
Specifically, the Secretary General spotlighted the proposed marketing restrictions and the proposed blanket ban on bonuses within the legislation.
“While Finland’s proposal is heading in the right direction, some areas req..
