Surge in Finnish Gambling License Applications Signals Robust Industry Interest

Surge in Finnish Gambling License Applications Signals Robust Industry Interest

Key Moments The National Police Board received 75 license applications by 22 September, reflecting a sharp increase from 50 in June. Operators pay a €29,000 ($33,500) processing fee per license valid in 2026, with formal reviews beginning after payment settlement. Finland plans to launch its open licensed gambling market on 1 July 2027, officially ending Veikkaus’ state monopoly. Application Volume Surpasses Initial Market Expectations Interest in Finland’s transition to an open gambling market has far exceeded early projections, according to official figures from the National Police Board. As reported by…

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Wazdan Partners with Games Valley to Expand Operator Access to iGaming Content

Wazdan Partners with Games Valley to Expand Operator Access to iGaming Content

Key Moments: Games Valley agreed to a content partnership with Wazdan on 25 September 2026 The aggregation platform now offers operators access to over 15,000 titles through a single API integration Wazdan’s game portfolio, featuring the Hold the Jackpot™ mechanic, is now distributed to Games Valley’s network New Collaboration Broadens Content Supply Games Valley has expanded its content catalog after entering a distribution arrangement with Wazdan, a Malta-based iGaming studio. Through this agreement, operators connected to Games Valley now gain access to Wazdan’s complete portfolio, which features the developer’s proprietary…

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