Finnish regulator confirms 12 licence approvals, no rejections so far

12 companies have received licences to operate in Finland’s upcoming online gambling market, the National Police Board has revealed through an information request submitted by iGB. Several companies including Wildz Group and HipposATG had announced licences themselves but this is the first official confirmation from the regulator itself of licence approvals for the highliy anticipated market opening. Finland is in the process of liberalising its previously state monopoly-run regime , opening online gambling up to private operators on 1 July 2027. A licencing application process is ongoing and being administered by the National Police Board.