Day: 9 April 2026

Key Moments: Officials have indicated that Veikkaus Oy’s IPO will likely not take place before the early 2030s. Major gambling legislation reforms, including opening licensing for online sports betting and digital slots by 2027, are underway. State holdings reached €38 billion ($44 billion) at the end of last year as Finland explores further privatisation measures. Regulatory Changes Set the Stage Finland appears set to postpone public listing plans for Veikkaus Oy, its state-owned gambling operator, until at least the early 2030s. This shift comes as officials acknowledge that a public…

Key Moments: Ohio Republican lawmakers introduced a bill seeking sweeping restrictions on sports betting, aiming to curb gambling addiction The proposed legislation would ban credit card funding, eliminate mobile wagering, and impose strict limits on advertising and promotional offers A separate bill would prohibit all in-game, collegiate, proposition, and parlay sports wagers to protect sports integrity Major Overhaul Proposed for Ohio Sports Betting Three Republican representatives in Ohio have introduced comprehensive legislation targeting significant changes to the state’s gambling landscape. Representatives Riordan McClain, Gary Click, and Johnathan Newman are seeking…